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The Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York�s goal is to ensure full integration, independence and equal opportunity for all people with disabilities by removing barriers to the social, economic, cultural and civic life of the community,
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Now, more than ever,�help us help�New Yorkers with disabilities with a financial�contribution.

Tales of the ADA

Everyday Stories Celebrating the 20 Year Anniversary of the Americans with Disablities Act.To share your story contact access@cidny.org

��Are you getting all the benefits you need? Take a few minutes to find out. Then call CIDNY for questions or assistance.
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What CIDNY can do for you...
Benefits Counselors at CIDNY assist consumers in obtaining and maintaining public benefits, including:

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

Medicaid��

Food Stamps��

Employment

Housing�

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Medicare

Disability Awareness Training ��

Education

And more��

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You can make a difference...

Join Consumer Action Network �Empowering you to make change in your community.

Legislative Action Center �(Capwiz) let our voices be heard, write to your local representative.
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New Yorkers for Accessible Health Coverage (NYFAHC) is the voice of everyday people on issues of health coverage.
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Protection & Advocacy for Voters Access empowering people with disabilities to vote privately and independently.
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Consumers Speak Out�read the stories of people with disabilities who come to CIDNY for services or as volunteers

Volunteer

What's happening at CIDNY?�

65th Anniversary of NYS Human Rights Law
Monday, Sept. 20th
9am

Creative Writing Wor kshop
On Break will�resume
Sept. 16th�

Event Photos

Workshop Archive: Video and Material
CIDNY in the News
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TV
Health Care Rally�

Print
Press Release: Justice Department Settles Remainder of Voter Registration Case with State of New York for Violating Rights of Students with Disabilities

Daily News: Health Care Put on Hold

NY Times: Speaker Praises Prior Approval

Radio
New Yorkers with Disabilities Battered by Recession as ADA Turns 20

NY Ponders Return to "Prior Approval" for Insurance Rate Increases �

Spotlight
Legal Services NYC Files Suit Seeking Equal Access to Courts for New Yorkers with Disabilities

American Council of the Blind v. Astrue

Sweeping Legislation Improves Services For People With Disabilities, Puts An End To Discriminatory Practices

Press Release (NYAIL): Disability Advocates Applaud Senate Disability Legislation Package

Governor Paterson Signs Landmark Health Insurance Reform Legislation

From our friends at the NYC Office of Emergency Management:�The City�s free emergency notification system.

Free Cell Phones for Low-Income New Yorkers

CIDNY Quick Take- Monthly Newsletter�

20 Year of the ADA

Event Photos and Event Program

Certificate of Recognition
from the City of NY

Certtificate of Merit to Susan Dooha
from State Assembly

Proclamation Honoring CIDNY on the
Occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the ADA

Do you know about the new voting system in NYC?
Primary Election: Tues, September 14, 2010
General Election: Tues, November 2, 2010
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or call 1.888.224.3272

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Quick Links:
NYFAHC

Nutrition Consortium, NOEP

NYHousingSearch.gov

New York State
Independent Living Council

Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities

Health Care For All
New York

New York Association for Independent Living�

Center for Urban Community Service (CUCS)

The Disability Law Lowdown�also in Spanish�and ASL

NYeHealth:�New York Health IT Information Kit

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