Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York (CIDNY)
cidnyinc.bsky.social
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/
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.
November 6, 2025 at 6:39 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-...
October 31, 2025 at 9:04 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.
October 28, 2025 at 7:31 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!
October 23, 2025 at 8:13 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!
October 20, 2025 at 6:40 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.
October 20, 2025 at 6:37 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/
October 14, 2025 at 1:46 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
September 30, 2025 at 6:06 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
September 25, 2025 at 8:05 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...
September 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Today at noon is a PREVENTABLE dementia study informational webinar.

You can register to join/get more information at bit.ly/PREVENTABLE_...
September 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This week CIDNY’s executive director, Dr. Sharon McLennon Wier joined @aapdofficial and other advocates in Washington D.C. and at the Capitol to advocate for people with disabilities.

#AAPDDisabilityPowerOnTheHill #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DisabilityVotingRightsWeek
September 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Join us for a Mayoral Town Hall on Thursday, September 25, at 5 p.m. for a discussion on accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities throughout the five boroughs of NYC. You can join us in person or online over Zoom.

Please RSVP in advance at forms.office.com/r/UDBac3EHtN
September 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Please join our September Consumer Action Network (CAN) meeting on 9/17 for a discussion on Public Matching Funds for Campaigns.

What: CIDNY CAN Meeting
When: Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom
RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
September 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
A casting call from our friends at PAC NYC!
August 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
TDF's Accessibility Program (TAP) is a free membership for individuals with mobility disabilities.

Register for an account at bit.ly/3UQG30r and email tap@tdf.org with any questions.
August 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
CIDNY joined other orgs+advocates to speak out about how the recent changes to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) are negatively impacting people with disabilities, older adults, people who need home care services, and the individuals who are providing home care services.
August 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Join CIDNY's CAN advocacy meeting on Wednesday 8/20. Guest speakers will join us to discuss accessibility of public housing and the expansion of the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) & Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) programs.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
August 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
If you couldn’t make it to our Medicaid/ACA meeting today, you can still help save Medicaid and access to health care by sharing your story at the link below. We’ll use these stories to showcase how important these programs are and how devastating cuts will be.

forms.office.com/r/3RwK3m6ZtC
August 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
@deakinuniversity.bsky.social in Australia is looking for people to complete a survey about disability language preferences.

If interested, you can take the survey at the link below.

researchsurveys.deakin.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_...
August 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Join our Consumer Action Network - Staten Island (CANSI) meeting on 8/13, online of at our SI office, for a discussion on the impact of Medicaid cuts and our advocacy to protect people with disabilities. You can help save Medicaid and access to health care.

RSVP: forms.office.com/r/ALMWUbcY1s
August 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Center for Independence of the Disabled is collaborating with Duke Clinical Research Institute to help get the word out about the largest dementia prevention study in the United States.

Learn more and secure your spot in the virtual seminar via Zoom at bit.ly/PREVENTABLE_...
August 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
CIDNY’s annual gala will be held at the Perelman Performing Arts Center on 10/27, with food and drink from Metropolis by Chef Marcus Samuelsson and a keynote address award-winning journalist Geraldo Rivera

Get your tickets at early bird pricing through 8/31 at www.cidny.org/cidny2025gala/
July 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
It's rally time again! Did you know that after eight years, the elevator maintenance case is still not settled? Did you know that multiple elevators are out of service daily? Join us and other advocates as we say, “Settle the case! Fix the elevators!”
July 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
July is Disability Pride Month! Join us on Friday, July 25 at 5 p.m. for an ADA celebration as we celebrate disability pride, the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and host a panel discussion on accessibility in NYC.

Please RSVP in advance at www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All.
July 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM