Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York (CIDNY)
@cidnyinc.bsky.social
We are a non-profit disability organization based in and serving people across NYC. #PWD
Learn more: https://www.cidny.org
Events: https://www.cidny.org/calendar
Support: https://www.cidny.org/donation
Newsletter: https://www.cidny.org/cidny-quick-takes/
Learn more: https://www.cidny.org
Events: https://www.cidny.org/calendar
Support: https://www.cidny.org/donation
Newsletter: https://www.cidny.org/cidny-quick-takes/
The folks at Disability Rights New York want to learn more about how you are impacted by delays in getting wheelchair repairs and replacements.
If you would like to share your experience, you can take a short survey at the link below.
If you would like to share your experience, you can take a short survey at the link below.
Wheelchair Repair Questionnaire NYS
Disability Rights New York wants to learn more about how you are impacted by delays in getting wheelchair repairs and replacements.This survey is for people who use wheelchairs and those who provide…
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November 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The folks at Disability Rights New York want to learn more about how you are impacted by delays in getting wheelchair repairs and replacements.
If you would like to share your experience, you can take a short survey at the link below.
If you would like to share your experience, you can take a short survey at the link below.
Free flu vaccines are available next Wednesday, November 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 55 Hanson Place, Room 328, Brooklyn, NY 11217.
Supplies are limited, so people are asked to call (718) 596-0100 to sign up.
Supplies are limited, so people are asked to call (718) 596-0100 to sign up.
November 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Free flu vaccines are available next Wednesday, November 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 55 Hanson Place, Room 328, Brooklyn, NY 11217.
Supplies are limited, so people are asked to call (718) 596-0100 to sign up.
Supplies are limited, so people are asked to call (718) 596-0100 to sign up.
Join us for CIDNY's next Consumer Action Network (CAN) advocacy meeting on Wednesday, November 19, at 1 p.m. We'll be discussing CIDNY's polling site surveys and other election and voting accessibility topics.
Please RSVP in advance at www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
Please RSVP in advance at www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
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November 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Join us for CIDNY's next Consumer Action Network (CAN) advocacy meeting on Wednesday, November 19, at 1 p.m. We'll be discussing CIDNY's polling site surveys and other election and voting accessibility topics.
Please RSVP in advance at www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
Please RSVP in advance at www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
It’s Election Day! Be sure to get out and vote. Your vote matters and you can make a difference.
Find your polling place and more here:
Find your polling place and more here:
NYC Votes
Meet the candidates, how to cast your ballot, and why your vote matters.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
It’s Election Day! Be sure to get out and vote. Your vote matters and you can make a difference.
Find your polling place and more here:
Find your polling place and more here:
CIDNY's November 2025 newsletter is out now! Read it here: www.cidny.org/cidny-quick-...
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CIDNY Quick Takes Newsletter
To subscribe to our newsletter, action alerts, and other updates, ADD YOUR EMAIL HERE. 2025 November 2025 - (LARGE FONT VERSION) October 2025 - (LARGE FONT VERSION) September 2025 - (LARGE FONT…
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November 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
CIDNY's November 2025 newsletter is out now! Read it here: www.cidny.org/cidny-quick-...
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Did you miss CIDNY's 2025 gala? Good news! You can still support our work here: cidny.org/donation/
And, you can view photos from the 2025 gala here: cidny.org/2025-annual-...
And, you can view photos from the 2025 gala here: cidny.org/2025-annual-...
October 31, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Did you miss CIDNY's 2025 gala? Good news! You can still support our work here: cidny.org/donation/
And, you can view photos from the 2025 gala here: cidny.org/2025-annual-...
And, you can view photos from the 2025 gala here: cidny.org/2025-annual-...
Early voting is open now!
Find your poll site here (for early coting or on election day): findmypollsite.vote.nyc
Find your poll site here (for early coting or on election day): findmypollsite.vote.nyc
Find My Poll Site/View Sample Ballot
New York City election pollsite finder
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October 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Early voting is open now!
Find your poll site here (for early coting or on election day): findmypollsite.vote.nyc
Find your poll site here (for early coting or on election day): findmypollsite.vote.nyc
Last night at CIDNY’s 2025 gala, we celebrated the advocacy of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the hard work of our dedicated staff, board, advocates, and supporters. So much has been done, so much more still needs to be done, and we'll be here for it.
October 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Last night at CIDNY’s 2025 gala, we celebrated the advocacy of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the hard work of our dedicated staff, board, advocates, and supporters. So much has been done, so much more still needs to be done, and we'll be here for it.
It was great to be at the Disability Pride Parade this past weekend. Thanks to all who stopped by the CIDNY table to meet with us and say hello. We hope we’ll get to be with even more people next year!
October 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
It was great to be at the Disability Pride Parade this past weekend. Thanks to all who stopped by the CIDNY table to meet with us and say hello. We hope we’ll get to be with even more people next year!
CIDNY is hosting Idea Generation Workshops for this year's NYC Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) The People’s Money participatory budgeting process! Your idea could be turned into an actual program or service for your community!
Visit www.cidny.org/calendar/ for all of our dates and times!
Visit www.cidny.org/calendar/ for all of our dates and times!
October 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
CIDNY is hosting Idea Generation Workshops for this year's NYC Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) The People’s Money participatory budgeting process! Your idea could be turned into an actual program or service for your community!
Visit www.cidny.org/calendar/ for all of our dates and times!
Visit www.cidny.org/calendar/ for all of our dates and times!
An Accessible Pedestrian Signals Town Hall is happening on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Those who would like to join can do so at on.nyc.gov/nycdotaps.
October 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
An Accessible Pedestrian Signals Town Hall is happening on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Those who would like to join can do so at on.nyc.gov/nycdotaps.
We're looking for a few volunteer in NYC to help complete poll site surveys between 10/25 and 11/04. The surveys help ensure that polling locations are accessible to everyone.
If you are interested, please fill out this form: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZRfHDERQKF
If you are interested, please fill out this form: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZRfHDERQKF
Microsoft Forms
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October 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
We're looking for a few volunteer in NYC to help complete poll site surveys between 10/25 and 11/04. The surveys help ensure that polling locations are accessible to everyone.
If you are interested, please fill out this form: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZRfHDERQKF
If you are interested, please fill out this form: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZRfHDERQKF
Great news!
LEGAL VICTORY: Last week a federal court granted final approval to a class action settlement that will ensure the Hunters Point Library in #Queens is #accessible to visitors with mobility disabilities.
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#DisabilityRights #DisabilityInclusion #LibrariesAreForEveryone
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#DisabilityRights #DisabilityInclusion #LibrariesAreForEveryone
Class Settlement Approved Ensuring Access for People with Disabilities to Queens Public Library Branch - Disability Rights Advocates
October 14, 2025—Queens, New York—On October 9, 2025, Magistrate Judge Steven Tiscione granted final approval to a class action settlement of a case filed against the Queens Borough Public Library, th...
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October 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Great news!
We’re sharing a message from @geraldorivera.bsky.social , the keynote speaker at CIDNY's gala on October 27. We hope you’ll join us in celebration. Get your tickets at: www.cidny.org/cidny2025gala/
October 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
We’re sharing a message from @geraldorivera.bsky.social , the keynote speaker at CIDNY's gala on October 27. We hope you’ll join us in celebration. Get your tickets at: www.cidny.org/cidny2025gala/
At CIDNY, we’re proud to partner with Con Edison to deliver climate resilience solutions to communities across NYC and Westchester. #CleanEnergy #CommunityResilience #ConEdison
Read more about this program here:
Read more about this program here:
October 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
At CIDNY, we’re proud to partner with Con Edison to deliver climate resilience solutions to communities across NYC and Westchester. #CleanEnergy #CommunityResilience #ConEdison
Read more about this program here:
Read more about this program here:
We recently joined the Advocating for Justice show on @WBAI, hosted by Arthur Schwartz (CIDNY's general counsel). Featuring guests from @nylpi.bsky.social, @nyccomptroller.bsky.social, @nyclu.org, 504 Democratic Club, www.disabilityhistorynyc.com, & more.
Listen here: www.wbai.org/archive/prog...
Listen here: www.wbai.org/archive/prog...
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October 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We recently joined the Advocating for Justice show on @WBAI, hosted by Arthur Schwartz (CIDNY's general counsel). Featuring guests from @nylpi.bsky.social, @nyccomptroller.bsky.social, @nyclu.org, 504 Democratic Club, www.disabilityhistorynyc.com, & more.
Listen here: www.wbai.org/archive/prog...
Listen here: www.wbai.org/archive/prog...
CIDNY's October 2025 newsletter is out now! Read it here: www.cidny.org/cidny-quick-...
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CIDNY Quick Takes Newsletter
To subscribe to our newsletter, action alerts, and other updates, ADD YOUR EMAIL HERE. 2025 September 2025 - (LARGE FONT VERSION) August 2025 - (LARGE FONT VERSION) July 2025 - (LARGE FONT VERSION)...
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October 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
CIDNY's October 2025 newsletter is out now! Read it here: www.cidny.org/cidny-quick-...
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For those interested in participating in the 2025 Disability Pride Parade, CIDNY will he hosting two outreach sessions. One on 10/6 and another on 10/7. Online options are available for both.
To register for one of the outreach events, please complete this form: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wGL443XNiP
To register for one of the outreach events, please complete this form: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wGL443XNiP
October 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
For those interested in participating in the 2025 Disability Pride Parade, CIDNY will he hosting two outreach sessions. One on 10/6 and another on 10/7. Online options are available for both.
To register for one of the outreach events, please complete this form: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wGL443XNiP
To register for one of the outreach events, please complete this form: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wGL443XNiP
Join us for CIDNY’s next Consumer Action Network (CAN) advocacy meeting on 10/15 for #NDEAM. We’ll be joined by guests including NYS Senator Jessica Ramos, Councilmember Carmen De La Rosa, Assemblymember Phil Steck, and NYS Senator Patricia Fahy. Be sure to RSVP!
RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
September 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Join us for CIDNY’s next Consumer Action Network (CAN) advocacy meeting on 10/15 for #NDEAM. We’ll be joined by guests including NYS Senator Jessica Ramos, Councilmember Carmen De La Rosa, Assemblymember Phil Steck, and NYS Senator Patricia Fahy. Be sure to RSVP!
RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
Tonight (Sept. 29) there is an in-person screening and Q&A of the documentary short All Riders, about accessibility in the NYC subway system. For information or to RSVP, visit: positiveexposure.org/event/allrid...
If you can’t make it, you can watch the documentary here: www.pbs.org/pov/films/al...
If you can’t make it, you can watch the documentary here: www.pbs.org/pov/films/al...
Film Screening: All Riders - Positive Exposure
All Riders The battle for accessibility in the New York [...]
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September 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Tonight (Sept. 29) there is an in-person screening and Q&A of the documentary short All Riders, about accessibility in the NYC subway system. For information or to RSVP, visit: positiveexposure.org/event/allrid...
If you can’t make it, you can watch the documentary here: www.pbs.org/pov/films/al...
If you can’t make it, you can watch the documentary here: www.pbs.org/pov/films/al...
This Friday, 9/26, we’ll be joining advocates at 9 a.m. for a rally at City Hall Steps in support of calling on the City to use 988 as a dispatch system for the B-HEARD program! Join us and/or spread the word!
RSVP: bit.ly/CCIT926Rally
RSVP: bit.ly/CCIT926Rally
September 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
This Friday, 9/26, we’ll be joining advocates at 9 a.m. for a rally at City Hall Steps in support of calling on the City to use 988 as a dispatch system for the B-HEARD program! Join us and/or spread the word!
RSVP: bit.ly/CCIT926Rally
RSVP: bit.ly/CCIT926Rally
NYC poll site survey volunteers needed for October 25, 2025 through November 4, 2025!
If you are interested, please fill out this form: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZRfHDERQKF
If you are interested, please fill out this form: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZRfHDERQKF
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September 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
NYC poll site survey volunteers needed for October 25, 2025 through November 4, 2025!
If you are interested, please fill out this form: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZRfHDERQKF
If you are interested, please fill out this form: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZRfHDERQKF
Join us on Monday, September 22, for The Road to Better Busing Rally in front of City Hall steps. Let's make sure that these children can get to and from school and related activities safely and with all their needs met.
RSVP:
RSVP:
The Road to Better Busing: Rally Sign Up
Please join parents, educators, and advocates to demand better busing for NYC students! We are urging the City not to extend the current, outdated school bus contracts for more than one year. The…
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September 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Join us on Monday, September 22, for The Road to Better Busing Rally in front of City Hall steps. Let's make sure that these children can get to and from school and related activities safely and with all their needs met.
RSVP:
RSVP:
Join us on 9/18 for an information webinar: 17A Guardianships for Individuals with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities.
Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Join us on 9/18 for an information webinar: 17A Guardianships for Individuals with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities.
Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Today at noon is a PREVENTABLE dementia study informational webinar.
You can register to join/get more information at bit.ly/PREVENTABLE_...
You can register to join/get more information at bit.ly/PREVENTABLE_...
September 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Today at noon is a PREVENTABLE dementia study informational webinar.
You can register to join/get more information at bit.ly/PREVENTABLE_...
You can register to join/get more information at bit.ly/PREVENTABLE_...