Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York

Join us for a Lobby Day in Albany on Tuesday, February 4, 2025! Lobby Day is an opportunity for advocates to discuss issues, bills, and legislation with elected officials, including Senators and Assembly Members, that impact people with disabilities throughout New York. This is the time to speak directly to the people who can impact the laws that affect us! CIDNY will provide a bus departing from our Manhattan office (1010 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10018). To participate in lobby day, you must join one of our prep meetings on either January 15, 2025 at 1 p.m. or January 22, 2025 at 6 p.m. to learn more about our legislative agenda. Please RSVP at: https://lnkd.in/eXqZcSMC For more info, email Mbacke Thiam at mthiam@cidny.org or call 212-674-2300.

#JobOpportunity as an 'Employment First Director' with the NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. This role is based in Albany. https://lnkd.in/eJYjwqgD

We recently spoke with Able News about voting accessibility issues, specifically with the Ballot Marking Device, during the November election. You can read the full story at https://lnkd.in/eNBRcw3z

Below is a scholarship opportunity for High School seniors, from the Office of Queens Borough President and The African American Heritage Committee. Those interested can apply directly at https://lnkd.in/ekKYR4Zr. Information: Each year the African American Heritage Committee awards scholarships to graduating High School seniors pursuing a post-secondary education. Recipients receive a monetary award for academic expenses. Applicants must be residents of Queens. Interested high school seniors must submit a completed application with an official high school transcript by 5 p.m. on January 9, 2025. Scholarship recipients will be notified by February 3, 2025. Answer each question completely. The academic questions refer to the student’s High School experience. Each question is carefully considered in the evaluation of each application. Please note: grammar and overall presentation are considered. Transcripts must be submitted separately and can be forwarded via email to: shuanderson@queensbp.nyc.gov or fax at: 718-286-3134. In order to apply:  • Applicants must be residents of Queens. • Interested high school seniors must submit a completed application with an official high school transcript by 5 p.m. on January 9, 2025. • The online application can be found at: https://lnkd.in/ekKYR4Zr  

CIDNY's benefits counselors provide expert guidance to help New Yorkers with disabilities live independently and with dignity. Today only, your support has double the impact thanks to matching funds offered by CIDNY Board and staff. #PWD #Disability #GivingTuesday Support here: https://lnkd.in/e4z7CTCm

CIDNY's December 2024 newsletter is out now! Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eT-XZy73. Not on the email list? Sign up here and never miss an update, event, or announcement: https://lnkd.in/e5CerVAz

This year, CIDNY's professional team has helped over 40,000 New Yorkers with disabilities navigate complex benefits systems and access crucial services. Tomorrow on #GivingTuesday, all donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar while funds last.  https://lnkd.in/eZ6NQKPi

Join us for our next CIDNY Consumer Action Network advocacy meeting on December 4 for a discussion on mental health and sex education. What: CIDNY CAN (Consumer Action Network) Meeting When: Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: Online via Zoom With: Dr Sharon McLennon Wier, Executive Director, CIDNY; Molly Senack, Education & Employment Community Organizer, CIDNY; Miranda Estes, State Policy Action Manager, SIECUS Please RSVP in advance at: https://lnkd.in/e88VVCw6 or email Mbacke Thiam at mthiam@cidny.org. If you need accommodation like large print, American Sign Language (ASL), or materials in other languages, please request it as early as possible. For more information, please call 212-674-2300.

CIDNY recently spoke with Public News Service about one of our newer programs, the Veteran Direct Care program. The program works directly with Veterans in the NYC area. Read more at the link below. CIDNY recently spoke with Public News Service about one of our newer programs, the Veteran Direct Care program. The program works directly with Veterans in the NYC area. Read more at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eArcYnWq

If you voted in the Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, or voted early or absentee, please complete CIDNY’s post-vote survey about your experience. Your help in identifying problems means that we can work to get them resolved. Every voter’s experience that we hear about – including the good ones – makes a difference in our efforts to improve our election process. Please share this post. Take the short survey here: https://lnkd.in/eTTynaK6