Disability Rights Advocates
@dralegal.bsky.social
Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) is a non-profit legal center dedicated to securing the civil rights of people with disabilities. https://dralegal.org/
We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for DRA's 2025 #NewYork Celebration. Your presence made the night truly special, and together we lifted up the importance of #DisabilityRights and the power of legal advocacy.
All proceeds fund our high-impact casework. Donate today: dralegal.org/donate/
All proceeds fund our high-impact casework. Donate today: dralegal.org/donate/
November 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for DRA's 2025 #NewYork Celebration. Your presence made the night truly special, and together we lifted up the importance of #DisabilityRights and the power of legal advocacy.
All proceeds fund our high-impact casework. Donate today: dralegal.org/donate/
All proceeds fund our high-impact casework. Donate today: dralegal.org/donate/
Breaking news! Award-winning journeyman actor, director, & producer Danny Woodburn will be joining DRA’s 2025 NY Celebration next week!
Join us on Wed Nov 12 at City Winery West Side for an unforgettable program.
Get your tickets or sponsor the event today! dralegal.org/annual-gala/...
Join us on Wed Nov 12 at City Winery West Side for an unforgettable program.
Get your tickets or sponsor the event today! dralegal.org/annual-gala/...
November 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Breaking news! Award-winning journeyman actor, director, & producer Danny Woodburn will be joining DRA’s 2025 NY Celebration next week!
Join us on Wed Nov 12 at City Winery West Side for an unforgettable program.
Get your tickets or sponsor the event today! dralegal.org/annual-gala/...
Join us on Wed Nov 12 at City Winery West Side for an unforgettable program.
Get your tickets or sponsor the event today! dralegal.org/annual-gala/...
We are thrilled to announce that DRA's incredible Wolinsky Fellow Raika Kim is now officially an attorney!
Today she was admitted to the Illinois State Bar and we are so proud of her. Congratulations!
Today she was admitted to the Illinois State Bar and we are so proud of her. Congratulations!
November 5, 2025 at 11:19 PM
We are thrilled to announce that DRA's incredible Wolinsky Fellow Raika Kim is now officially an attorney!
Today she was admitted to the Illinois State Bar and we are so proud of her. Congratulations!
Today she was admitted to the Illinois State Bar and we are so proud of her. Congratulations!
We are thrilled to announce that @hillaryclinton.bsky.social will be joining DRA's 2025 NYC Celebration on Nov 12!
The Former Secretary of State and US Senator from New York will be presenting the Edith Prentiss Award to Janni Lehrer-Stein.
Purchase tickets or sponsor: dralegal.org/annual-gala/...
The Former Secretary of State and US Senator from New York will be presenting the Edith Prentiss Award to Janni Lehrer-Stein.
Purchase tickets or sponsor: dralegal.org/annual-gala/...
November 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We are thrilled to announce that @hillaryclinton.bsky.social will be joining DRA's 2025 NYC Celebration on Nov 12!
The Former Secretary of State and US Senator from New York will be presenting the Edith Prentiss Award to Janni Lehrer-Stein.
Purchase tickets or sponsor: dralegal.org/annual-gala/...
The Former Secretary of State and US Senator from New York will be presenting the Edith Prentiss Award to Janni Lehrer-Stein.
Purchase tickets or sponsor: dralegal.org/annual-gala/...
As #NDEAM comes to a close, DRA is proud to partner with Disability:IN Chicagoland in today’s Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit as we work to improve #accessibility throughout Chicago & the Midwest.
Featured speakers include DRA's Rachel Weisberg and Rebecca Williford. #DisabilityInclusion
Featured speakers include DRA's Rachel Weisberg and Rebecca Williford. #DisabilityInclusion
October 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
As #NDEAM comes to a close, DRA is proud to partner with Disability:IN Chicagoland in today’s Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit as we work to improve #accessibility throughout Chicago & the Midwest.
Featured speakers include DRA's Rachel Weisberg and Rebecca Williford. #DisabilityInclusion
Featured speakers include DRA's Rachel Weisberg and Rebecca Williford. #DisabilityInclusion
Check out DRA's fall newsletter! dralegal.org/newsletter/f...
-Important updates from DRA's President & CEO
-Announcements about our upcoming celebrations in NYC on Nov 12 and SF on Dec 2
-A conversation with our newest board member Jennifer Reddien
-Recent case developments and victories
-Important updates from DRA's President & CEO
-Announcements about our upcoming celebrations in NYC on Nov 12 and SF on Dec 2
-A conversation with our newest board member Jennifer Reddien
-Recent case developments and victories
October 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Check out DRA's fall newsletter! dralegal.org/newsletter/f...
-Important updates from DRA's President & CEO
-Announcements about our upcoming celebrations in NYC on Nov 12 and SF on Dec 2
-A conversation with our newest board member Jennifer Reddien
-Recent case developments and victories
-Important updates from DRA's President & CEO
-Announcements about our upcoming celebrations in NYC on Nov 12 and SF on Dec 2
-A conversation with our newest board member Jennifer Reddien
-Recent case developments and victories
Yesterday's Disability Pride Parade NYC was a truly uplifting event!
We had many visitors stop by our booth to learn about DRA and it was wonderful to see so many of our clients, community members, and partner organizations coming together.
#DisabilityPride #DisabilityRights
We had many visitors stop by our booth to learn about DRA and it was wonderful to see so many of our clients, community members, and partner organizations coming together.
#DisabilityPride #DisabilityRights
October 20, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Yesterday's Disability Pride Parade NYC was a truly uplifting event!
We had many visitors stop by our booth to learn about DRA and it was wonderful to see so many of our clients, community members, and partner organizations coming together.
#DisabilityPride #DisabilityRights
We had many visitors stop by our booth to learn about DRA and it was wonderful to see so many of our clients, community members, and partner organizations coming together.
#DisabilityPride #DisabilityRights
@nycdot.bsky.social is hosting the second of two town hall sessions in 2025 on #accessible pedestrian signals (APS) to collect public feedback & provide an opportunity for Q&A.
Submit questions ahead of time to APS@dot.nyc.gov.
Tue Oct 21, 5:30-7:30pm
Join with this link: on.nyc.gov/nycdotaps
Submit questions ahead of time to APS@dot.nyc.gov.
Tue Oct 21, 5:30-7:30pm
Join with this link: on.nyc.gov/nycdotaps
October 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
@nycdot.bsky.social is hosting the second of two town hall sessions in 2025 on #accessible pedestrian signals (APS) to collect public feedback & provide an opportunity for Q&A.
Submit questions ahead of time to APS@dot.nyc.gov.
Tue Oct 21, 5:30-7:30pm
Join with this link: on.nyc.gov/nycdotaps
Submit questions ahead of time to APS@dot.nyc.gov.
Tue Oct 21, 5:30-7:30pm
Join with this link: on.nyc.gov/nycdotaps
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.
After the hearing, we snapped this pic of DRA attorney Madeleine Reichman and our amazing client Tanya Jackson.
After the hearing, we snapped this pic of DRA attorney Madeleine Reichman and our amazing client Tanya Jackson.
October 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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.
After the hearing, we snapped this pic of DRA attorney Madeleine Reichman and our amazing client Tanya Jackson.
After the hearing, we snapped this pic of DRA attorney Madeleine Reichman and our amazing client Tanya Jackson.
DRA is so excited for the Disability Pride Parade NYC on Sunday October 19! Come by our table to say hello and share your #DisabilityPride as we come together in community!
Learn more: www.nycdisabilitypride.org
Learn more: www.nycdisabilitypride.org
October 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
DRA is so excited for the Disability Pride Parade NYC on Sunday October 19! Come by our table to say hello and share your #DisabilityPride as we come together in community!
Learn more: www.nycdisabilitypride.org
Learn more: www.nycdisabilitypride.org
We are so grateful to everyone who joined us last night for DRA's 2025 #Chicago Celebration. Together we lifted up the importance of #DisabilityRights and the power of legal advocacy.
If you couldn’t make it, you can still attend:
-New York, Nov 12
-San Francisco, Dec 2
dralegal.org/annual-gala/
If you couldn’t make it, you can still attend:
-New York, Nov 12
-San Francisco, Dec 2
dralegal.org/annual-gala/
September 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
We are so grateful to everyone who joined us last night for DRA's 2025 #Chicago Celebration. Together we lifted up the importance of #DisabilityRights and the power of legal advocacy.
If you couldn’t make it, you can still attend:
-New York, Nov 12
-San Francisco, Dec 2
dralegal.org/annual-gala/
If you couldn’t make it, you can still attend:
-New York, Nov 12
-San Francisco, Dec 2
dralegal.org/annual-gala/
DRA's 2025 Chicago Celebration is this evening!
We are so excited to gather together and celebrate DRA’s work in #Chicago. We hope to see you tonight at City Winery, 6-9pm!
dralegal.org/annual-gala/...
Tickets available at the door, by calling 917-864-9580, or emailing jennifer@gala-office.com.
We are so excited to gather together and celebrate DRA’s work in #Chicago. We hope to see you tonight at City Winery, 6-9pm!
dralegal.org/annual-gala/...
Tickets available at the door, by calling 917-864-9580, or emailing jennifer@gala-office.com.
September 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
DRA's 2025 Chicago Celebration is this evening!
We are so excited to gather together and celebrate DRA’s work in #Chicago. We hope to see you tonight at City Winery, 6-9pm!
dralegal.org/annual-gala/...
Tickets available at the door, by calling 917-864-9580, or emailing jennifer@gala-office.com.
We are so excited to gather together and celebrate DRA’s work in #Chicago. We hope to see you tonight at City Winery, 6-9pm!
dralegal.org/annual-gala/...
Tickets available at the door, by calling 917-864-9580, or emailing jennifer@gala-office.com.
DRA's 2025 Chicago Celebration is next week on Thursday, September 25 at City Winery, West Loop, 6pm-9pm!
Buy your tickets now! Ticket sales end on Monday, September 22nd.
Details, tickets, and registration for the event: dralegal.org/annual-gala/...
Additional info: jennifer@gala-office.com
Buy your tickets now! Ticket sales end on Monday, September 22nd.
Details, tickets, and registration for the event: dralegal.org/annual-gala/...
Additional info: jennifer@gala-office.com
September 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
DRA's 2025 Chicago Celebration is next week on Thursday, September 25 at City Winery, West Loop, 6pm-9pm!
Buy your tickets now! Ticket sales end on Monday, September 22nd.
Details, tickets, and registration for the event: dralegal.org/annual-gala/...
Additional info: jennifer@gala-office.com
Buy your tickets now! Ticket sales end on Monday, September 22nd.
Details, tickets, and registration for the event: dralegal.org/annual-gala/...
Additional info: jennifer@gala-office.com
Join us to toast our shared commitment to protecting the civil rights of people with #disabilities at DRA events in Chicago 9/25, NYC 11/12, SF 12/2, & virtually.
In 2025 we’re thrilled to recognize Janni Lehrer-Stein & @proskauer.bsky.social!
Purchase tickets or sponsor: dralegal.org/annual-gala/
In 2025 we’re thrilled to recognize Janni Lehrer-Stein & @proskauer.bsky.social!
Purchase tickets or sponsor: dralegal.org/annual-gala/
August 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Join us to toast our shared commitment to protecting the civil rights of people with #disabilities at DRA events in Chicago 9/25, NYC 11/12, SF 12/2, & virtually.
In 2025 we’re thrilled to recognize Janni Lehrer-Stein & @proskauer.bsky.social!
Purchase tickets or sponsor: dralegal.org/annual-gala/
In 2025 we’re thrilled to recognize Janni Lehrer-Stein & @proskauer.bsky.social!
Purchase tickets or sponsor: dralegal.org/annual-gala/
July is #DisabilityPrideMonth!
Please join us as we celebrate people with #disabilities, commemorate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( #ADA35 ), and promote disability culture and visibility.
#DisabilityRights #DisabilityPride
Please join us as we celebrate people with #disabilities, commemorate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( #ADA35 ), and promote disability culture and visibility.
#DisabilityRights #DisabilityPride
July 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
July is #DisabilityPrideMonth!
Please join us as we celebrate people with #disabilities, commemorate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( #ADA35 ), and promote disability culture and visibility.
#DisabilityRights #DisabilityPride
Please join us as we celebrate people with #disabilities, commemorate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( #ADA35 ), and promote disability culture and visibility.
#DisabilityRights #DisabilityPride
Cory Fosco has joined DRA's Advisory Board!
Cory is an experienced healthcare IT executive and currently serves as Vice President of Enterprise Sales at PointClickCare. He is widely recognized for his passionate advocacy on behalf of the blind and vision-impaired community.
Welcome aboard, Cory!
Cory is an experienced healthcare IT executive and currently serves as Vice President of Enterprise Sales at PointClickCare. He is widely recognized for his passionate advocacy on behalf of the blind and vision-impaired community.
Welcome aboard, Cory!
July 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Cory Fosco has joined DRA's Advisory Board!
Cory is an experienced healthcare IT executive and currently serves as Vice President of Enterprise Sales at PointClickCare. He is widely recognized for his passionate advocacy on behalf of the blind and vision-impaired community.
Welcome aboard, Cory!
Cory is an experienced healthcare IT executive and currently serves as Vice President of Enterprise Sales at PointClickCare. He is widely recognized for his passionate advocacy on behalf of the blind and vision-impaired community.
Welcome aboard, Cory!
Last week DRA hosted a friendraiser with some of our #BayArea clients, supporters, & members of our Board and Advisory Board. It was delightful to engage in meaningful conversations about how we can ensure that no matter what current events bring, DRA continues our fight to protect #DisabilityRights
July 2, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Last week DRA hosted a friendraiser with some of our #BayArea clients, supporters, & members of our Board and Advisory Board. It was delightful to engage in meaningful conversations about how we can ensure that no matter what current events bring, DRA continues our fight to protect #DisabilityRights
On this #Juneteenth, DRA commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans & reflects upon the significance of freedom, equality, & justice.
During this time of renewed attacks on marginalized people, DRA continues our intersectional legal advocacy in defense of American #CivilRights.
During this time of renewed attacks on marginalized people, DRA continues our intersectional legal advocacy in defense of American #CivilRights.
June 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
On this #Juneteenth, DRA commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans & reflects upon the significance of freedom, equality, & justice.
During this time of renewed attacks on marginalized people, DRA continues our intersectional legal advocacy in defense of American #CivilRights.
During this time of renewed attacks on marginalized people, DRA continues our intersectional legal advocacy in defense of American #CivilRights.
DRA celebrates #PrideMonth in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community, during a time when the community faces renewed attacks on their basic #CivilRights.
We recognize and are proud of our work to advance the rights of people with disabilities who are also members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
We recognize and are proud of our work to advance the rights of people with disabilities who are also members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
June 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
DRA celebrates #PrideMonth in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community, during a time when the community faces renewed attacks on their basic #CivilRights.
We recognize and are proud of our work to advance the rights of people with disabilities who are also members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
We recognize and are proud of our work to advance the rights of people with disabilities who are also members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
As a result of ACBNY v NYC, #NYC has installed thousands of #accessible pedestrian signals (APS) across the City & will install thousands more.
Members of the #BlindCommunity have requested in-person training on how to use APS. Join VISIONS & NYCDOT on June 22 at Selis Manor, NYC.
Members of the #BlindCommunity have requested in-person training on how to use APS. Join VISIONS & NYCDOT on June 22 at Selis Manor, NYC.
June 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
As a result of ACBNY v NYC, #NYC has installed thousands of #accessible pedestrian signals (APS) across the City & will install thousands more.
Members of the #BlindCommunity have requested in-person training on how to use APS. Join VISIONS & NYCDOT on June 22 at Selis Manor, NYC.
Members of the #BlindCommunity have requested in-person training on how to use APS. Join VISIONS & NYCDOT on June 22 at Selis Manor, NYC.
We snapped this pic outside the federal courthouse in San Francisco after a court hearing with DRA's Jameelah Najieb, co-counsel Brigitte Nicoletti of East Bay Community Law Center, and our wonderful clients Adrien Bouchard and Yesica Prado.
Keep up the great work!
Keep up the great work!
June 3, 2025 at 11:37 PM
We snapped this pic outside the federal courthouse in San Francisco after a court hearing with DRA's Jameelah Najieb, co-counsel Brigitte Nicoletti of East Bay Community Law Center, and our wonderful clients Adrien Bouchard and Yesica Prado.
Keep up the great work!
Keep up the great work!
The fight for #accessible NYC subway elevators continues!
Last week DRA attorneys, clients, and co-counsel rallied outside MTA headquarters ahead of a settlement conference in our ongoing case challenging the MTA’s failure to maintain the few elevators that exist in the #NewYorkCity subway system.
Last week DRA attorneys, clients, and co-counsel rallied outside MTA headquarters ahead of a settlement conference in our ongoing case challenging the MTA’s failure to maintain the few elevators that exist in the #NewYorkCity subway system.
June 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The fight for #accessible NYC subway elevators continues!
Last week DRA attorneys, clients, and co-counsel rallied outside MTA headquarters ahead of a settlement conference in our ongoing case challenging the MTA’s failure to maintain the few elevators that exist in the #NewYorkCity subway system.
Last week DRA attorneys, clients, and co-counsel rallied outside MTA headquarters ahead of a settlement conference in our ongoing case challenging the MTA’s failure to maintain the few elevators that exist in the #NewYorkCity subway system.
Yesterday DRA's Rachel Weisberg was at the courthouse with our clients and co-counsel from Proskauer Rose for a court hearing to finalize the Remedial Order in our case challenging the lack of accessible pedestrian signals (APS) in #Chicago
Stay tuned for a major update on Monday! #DisabilityRights
Stay tuned for a major update on Monday! #DisabilityRights
May 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Yesterday DRA's Rachel Weisberg was at the courthouse with our clients and co-counsel from Proskauer Rose for a court hearing to finalize the Remedial Order in our case challenging the lack of accessible pedestrian signals (APS) in #Chicago
Stay tuned for a major update on Monday! #DisabilityRights
Stay tuned for a major update on Monday! #DisabilityRights
We are thrilled to announce that DRA's incredible Wolinsky Fellow Eliana Fisher is now officially an attorney!
Today she was admitted to the New York State Bar and we are so proud of her. Congratulations!
Today she was admitted to the New York State Bar and we are so proud of her. Congratulations!
May 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
We are thrilled to announce that DRA's incredible Wolinsky Fellow Eliana Fisher is now officially an attorney!
Today she was admitted to the New York State Bar and we are so proud of her. Congratulations!
Today she was admitted to the New York State Bar and we are so proud of her. Congratulations!
Join DRA in 2025 to #celebrate our achievements protecting the #CivilRights of people with #disabilities and fortify our resolve for the road ahead!
Chicago: Sep 25 at City Winery West Loop
NYC: Nov 12 at City Winery West Side
SF: TBA
Virtual: TBA
Sponsorship and ticket sales go on sale soon!
Chicago: Sep 25 at City Winery West Loop
NYC: Nov 12 at City Winery West Side
SF: TBA
Virtual: TBA
Sponsorship and ticket sales go on sale soon!
April 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Join DRA in 2025 to #celebrate our achievements protecting the #CivilRights of people with #disabilities and fortify our resolve for the road ahead!
Chicago: Sep 25 at City Winery West Loop
NYC: Nov 12 at City Winery West Side
SF: TBA
Virtual: TBA
Sponsorship and ticket sales go on sale soon!
Chicago: Sep 25 at City Winery West Loop
NYC: Nov 12 at City Winery West Side
SF: TBA
Virtual: TBA
Sponsorship and ticket sales go on sale soon!