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A weekly podcast produced by Disability Rights New York. Empire State of Rights: Closed Captioned is your source for current topics and trends essential to disability rights advocacy. For our closed captioned version, visit our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/DisabilityRightsNewYork

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    Work from Home as a Reasonable Accommodation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 31:49 Transcription Available


    **This podcast was recorded March  20, 2023**DRNY Senior Staff Attorney, Jessica Richwalder, Esq. discusses work from home as a reasonable accommodation, how to submit a request to your employer, and the steps needed to file a complaint if your request is denied.*Show Notes*Fact Sheet-"Reasonable Accommodation for Employment": https://www.dropbox.com/s/6yb8qunnu5d3dxs/reasonable-accommodation-employment.pdf?dl=0Support the Show.To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    How to be an Ally for the Asian & AAPI Community

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 22:38 Transcription Available


    **This podcast was recorded April 6, 2021**DRNY's CAP & PABSS program Director and Chair of the Committee on Advancing Racial Equality (C.A.R.E.), Erica Molina, Esq., is joined by Marc Fliedner, Esq., DRNY's PATBI & PAIMI program Director, to discuss what we can do as allies for the Asian and Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.Support the Show.To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Autistic Self Advocacy Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 22:03 Transcription Available


    **This encore episode was recorded on March 21, 2022 **Zoe Gross, the Director of Advocacy at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), discusses the organization's mission, its resources, and the importance of preferred language for the autism community.**Show Notes**autisticadvocacy.org"Crisis in our Communities: Racial Disparities in Community Living": https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolkits/disparities/"For Whose Benefit?: Evidence, Ethics, and Effectiveness of Autism Interventions": https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/briefs/intervention-ethics/"Identity-First Language" by Lydia X.Z. Brown: https://autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/identity-first-language/Follow ASAN:https://www.facebook.com/AutisticAdvocacy/https://twitter.com/autselfadvocacyhttps://autisticadvocacy.tumblr.com/https://www.instagram.com/autisticselfadvocacy/Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Empowering Girls and Women with Disabilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 42:58 Transcription Available


    Mandie McGinnis, the EmpowHer Roc+ coordinator at the Disability EmpowHer Network, discusses the importance of community engagement, support, and mentorship to empower girls & women with disabilities.Show Notes:Disability EmpowHer Network: https://www.disabilityempowhernetwork.org/ Disability EmpowHer Network programs: https://www.disabilityempowhernetwork.org/programs Disability EmpowHer Network resources: https://www.disabilityempowhernetwork.org/resources Follow the Disability EmpowHer Network!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisabilityEmpowHer Twitter (@EmpowHerDis): https://twitter.com/EmpowHerDis Instagram (@disabilityempowhernetwork): https://www.instagram.com/disabilityempowhernetwork/ Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    “Look Both Ways”: The Power of Storytelling in Disability Rights Activism

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 56:40 Transcription Available


    **ENCORE: This podcast was recorded on March 13, 2023 ** Renowned disability rights advocate and Associate Professor at Stony Brook University, Brooke Ellison, PhD., discusses her journey as an activist, the importance of inclusivity and accessibility, and her latest memoir “Look Both Ways”.This episode is dedicated to the memory of Brooke Ellison.*Show Notes*https://www.brookeellison.com/https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/bioethics/people/ellison.phpMemoirs & Other Publications: "Look Both Ways" (2021) : https://www.brookeellison.com/look-both-ways"Miracles Happen" (2002): https://www.amazon.com/Miracles-Happen-Daughter-Journey-Hardcover/dp/B011MEQ62S"The Brooke Ellison Story" (2004), Directed by Christopher Reeve: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407612/Speeches:TEDx "The Pillars of Hope": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA28_fd5e1A&t=1sAmerican Society for Neuro-Rehabilitation Person of the Year keynote- "The Patient as the Professor": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3mE9kndUqo&t=1740s Harvard- "A Shared Confidence": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alf_I1p7bds&t=143sFollow Brooke on: Facebook (@brooke.ellison1020): https://www.facebook.com/brooke.ellison1020Twitter (@brookemellison): https://twitter.com/brookemellisonInstagram (brooke_ellison1020): https://www.instagram.com/brooke_ellison1020/Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Digital Spaces and Disability Rights Advocacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 31:41 Transcription Available


    Mary Fashik- disability rights activist, author, public speaker, and workshop facilitator- discusses her evolving advocacy in the digital space, the harms of online harassment and bullying, and how the community can provide a platform for constructive conversations. Show Notes:The Politics of Disability: https://thepoliticsofdisability.buzzsprout.com/1771229 Upgrade Accessibility: https://www.upgradeaccessibility.com/Pride Our Way: https://prideourway.com/about/ Adventurous Adeline: https://adventurousadeline.com/ Moving from Disability Rights to Disability Justice: https://wid.org/moving-from-disability-rights-to-disability-justice/ #EndToxicDisabilityCulture: https://www.instagram.com/p/CD64USSDhY2/?igsh=czE5YnhqcXBpaTFoAdvocate vs Influencer: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7ZBFhwpm4x/?igsh=MWRydjBkdnowOXpjWhat disabled white privilege looks like: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuTLabjsSSZ/?igsh=cHRtbHRqOTllbTJlFollow Mary!Instagram (@maryfashik): https://www.instagram.com/maryfashik/?hl=en Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    New York State Snow and Ice Removal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 26:50 Transcription Available


    DRNY's PAAT, PAIR, and PAVA program director, Christy Asbee, Esq., discusses the accessibility requirements for snow & ice removal in New York State.Show Notes:DRNY Fact Sheets: https://www.drny.org/page/emergency-preparedness-128.htmlEmail DRNY at snow@drny.orgFEMA resources:Snow Assistance- https://www.dhses.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/11/fact-sheet-for-fema-public-assistance-snow-events.pdfBe Prepared for a Winter Storm- https://community.fema.gov/ProtectiveActions/s/article/Winter-StormSupport the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Accessibility in Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 37:01 Transcription Available


    Shelby Edwards, the CEO, Founder, and Lead Coordinator of Inclusive Communication Services (ICS), discusses the importance of accessibility in media, ICS's services and mission, and how accessibility formatting is being integrated in video publication today.Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Disability, Feminism, and Bodily Autonomy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 41:58 Transcription Available


    Janie Mejias, the U.S. Organizer for Women Enabled International (WEI), discusses her advocacy work for the rights of women with disabilities, the intersectionality of feminism and disability, and WEI's mission & resources.This episode was made possible thanks to a generous grant from The New York Bar Foundation.**Show Notes**- Women Enabled International: https://womenenabled.org/- U.S.  Gender and Disability Justice Alliance https://womenenabled.org/alliance/- Generation Equality Forum and Inclusive Generation Equality Collective: https://womenenabled.org/impact/#generationEquality- accountABILITY Toolkit: Using the Inter-American Human Rights System to Advance the Rights of Women and Girls with Disabilities : https://womenenabled.org/reports/using-the-inter-american-human-rights-system-to-advance-the-rights-of-women-and-girls-with-disabilities/ - Summary of proposed new rule to Section 504: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/09/07/hhs-issues-new-proposed-rule-to-strengthen-prohibitions-against-discrimination-on-basis-of-disability-in-health-care-and-human-services-programs.html - 10 Principles of Disability Justice: https://www.sinsinvalid.org/blog/10-principles-of-disability-justice - Sins Invalid, creator of the Disability Justice framework: https://www.sinsinvalid.org/ - More about Janie Mejias: https://womenenabled.org/teams/janie-mejias/ - Email Janie Mejias at  j.mejias@Womenenabled.org  Follow Women Enabled International!- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenEnabled.org- Twitter (@womenenabled): https://twitter.com/womenenabled - Instagram (@womenenabled): https://www.instagram.com/womenenabled/ - U.S.  Gender and Disability Justice Alliance  Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/USGDJASupport the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    DRNY Welcomes 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 15:28 Transcription Available


    Executive Director, Tim Clune, Esq., discusses DRNY's goals for the upcoming year.*Show Notes*How to Improve Early Voting Accessibility in New York StateDRNY Fact Sheets: https://www.drny.org/page/fact-sheets-36.htmlSupport the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    DRNY 2023 Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 32:13 Transcription Available


    DRNY's Executive Director, Tim Clune, Esq., shares Disability Rights New York's 2023 highlights and advocacy successes. **Show Notes**DRNY Secures Settlement Agreement for Text to 911 In Nassau County: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2vw86z2bc0x4f99/111%20-%20So%20Ordered%20Stipulation%20of%20Settlement.pdf?dl=0Landmark Decision by US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Ensuring all protections under IDEA remain with the students after the age of 18-21: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Landmark-Decision-by-US-Court-of-Appeals-for-the-Second-Circuit-Ensuring-all-protections-under-IDEA-remain-with-the-students-aft.html?soid=1128997988588&aid=RuUMZkeBG6MEmergency Preparedness Webinar Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLzJi1Q5gR5sZtPbUSMwAfwc DRNY website: https://www.drny.org/Our Ability, Inc.: https://www.ourability.com/  Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Seneca Nation Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 11:22 Transcription Available


    **ENCORE: This podcast was recorded on March 8, 2022 **Jackie John, VR-Program Manager at the Seneca Nation Training & Employment Resource Center, discusses the mission of the Seneca Nation Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR) program and the services it provides.*Show Notes*https://sni.org/https://sni.org/community-services/terc/https://www.facebook.com/senecamediahttps://twitter.com/TheSenecaNationSupport the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Disability & Employment: Roles & Representation in Accessibility Coordination

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 41:02 Transcription Available


    Kirsten Sweeney, Accessibility & Inclusion Manager at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, discusses the importance and growing need for accessibility coordination positions in the workplace, their career path, and future steps required to improve inclusion & equity for the disability community in the arts. Show Notes:Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum: https://www.cooperhewitt.org/ Cooper Hewitt Verbal Description Tours: https://www.cooperhewitt.org/event-category/accessibility-programs/Cooper Hewitt Current Exhibitions: https://www.cooperhewitt.org/exhibitions/Museum of Arts, Culture, Access Consortium: https://macaccess.org/about-2/ Get Involved with MAC: https://macaccess.org/get-involved/Supporting Transitions project: https://macaccess.org/rescources/supporting-transitions-cultural-connections-for-adults-with-autism/ Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Diversability Leadership Collective

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 33:32 Transcription Available


    **ENCORE: This podcast was recorded May 17, 2022 **Marie Dagenais-Lewis, the Operations Manager at Diversability,  discusses the Diversability Leadership Collective and its community that fosters meaningful connections and offers resources & opportunities to help accelerate disability leadership and influence. *Resources*Diversability Leadership Collective: https://diversability.mn.co/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/DiversabilityFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/diversabilityTwitter: https://twitter.com/DiversabilityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversability/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHR3MGpjxxorkLvIiIK-eXATikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@diversabilityNucleus Research: https://nucleusresearch.com/research/single/the-internet-is-unavailable/The Purple Pound: https://wearepurple.org.uk/the-purple-pound-infographic/#:~:text=The%20Purple%20Pound%20refers%20to,the%20members%20has%20a%20disability.Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Meet DRNY Board Member, Lisa Barone

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 50:29 Transcription Available


    For a featured episode of "The Director's Chair," DRNY's Executive Director, Tim Clune, Esq. welcomes board member, Lisa Barone, to discuss her work at OverIt,  her history with Disability Rights New York, and her experience with accessibility accommodations.**SHOW NOTES*https://overit.com/ What Stuttering Taught Me (TEDxAlbany, 2011): https://tedxalbany.org/talks/2011-talks/lisa-barone/Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Emergency Preparedness and Response

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 50:57 Transcription Available


    DRNY's PAIMI & PATBI program director, Marc Fliedner, Esq., and  staff attorney, Alyssa Galea, Esq., discuss advocacy strategies to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities in emergency preparedness and response.*SHOW NOTES*“Never About Us Without Us” webinar series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLzJi1Q5gR5sZtPbUSMwAfwc Webinar  resource library: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3e7knpjj417fplz/Session%20Resources.pdf?dl=0 Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Ableism as a Social Determinant of Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 22:35 Transcription Available


    **This encore episode was recorded on March 22, 2022 **Rose Ewald, a self-advocate and PhD student in the Public Health Education department at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, discusses health equity for people with disabilities and ableism as a social determinant of health (SDOH).Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Live Music & Accessibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 55:23 Transcription Available


    Half Access treasurer, TJ Hayes, and board member, Valerie Kraft, discuss accessibility requirements and inclusion for live music events. *Show Notes*Half Access: https://halfaccess.org/# “Disabled People to the Front”: https://halfaccess.org/disabled-people-to-the-front/ Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Autistic Self Advocacy Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 22:03 Transcription Available


    **This encore episode was recorded on March 21, 2022 **Zoe Gross, the Director of Advocacy at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), discusses the mission of the organization, its resources, and the importance of preferred language.**Show Notes**autisticadvocacy.org"Crisis in our Communities: Racial Disparities in Community Living": https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolkits/disparities/"For Whose Benefit?: Evidence, Ethics, and Effectiveness of Autism Interventions": https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/briefs/intervention-ethics/"Identity-First Language" by Lydia X.Z. Brown: https://autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/identity-first-language/https://www.facebook.com/AutisticAdvocacy/https://twitter.com/autselfadvocacyhttps://autisticadvocacy.tumblr.com/https://www.instagram.com/autisticselfadvocacy/Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    "The Biggest Obstacle" (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 38:43 Transcription Available


    **This encore episode was recorded on March 1, 2022 **Director, Gearóid Dolan, and Associate Producer, Jessica Murray,  discuss their film, "The Biggest Obstacle," and the importance of public transportation accessibility.**Show Notes**"The Biggest Obstacle":https://thebiggestobstacle.com/https://www.facebook.com/theBiggestObstaclehttps://www.instagram.com/thebiggestobstacle/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15084766/Click here to see the full film on Tubi TV: https://tubitv.com/movies/637590/the-biggest-obstacle (North America, Australia & New Zealand, closed captions available)Click here to see the full film on Plex: https://app.plex.tv/desktop/#!/provider/tv.plex.provider.vod/details?key=%2Flibrary%2Fmetadata%2F6180230734b5763acde71ae4 (Worldwide except China, closed captions available)Gearóid's websites:http://www.screamachine.com/Interactive documentary sites: http://evill.nyc/fracturedselves/http://www.evill.nyc/protest/https://www.facebook.com/GearoidDolanArtist/https://www.instagram.com/screamachine_art/https://www.youtube.com/user/screaMachineARThttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm12775852/"Protest: Queer Liberation March": https://youtu.be/A4bMgtZ0z3AJessica Murray's next project is to establish an archive to document disability rights movements in New York City. To learn more about the project, visit: https://library.csi.cuny.edu/archives/projects and if you have materials to contribute, please fill out this short form so we can get in touch: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCCcDDUBAxqpJMXpc3EpQZvLzCw-dBHtMA3NhStm3yyiSH1w/viewformSupport the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Linguistic Ableism: Education & Cultural Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 48:47


    Bela Gaytán, a Technical Instructional Designer at a tech startup and a DEIA consultant to NASA Astrophysics discusses linguistic ableism as an equity barrier within our communities and how using inclusive language can enact societal and cultural change.*Show Notes*https://www.belagaytan.com/ "Embracing the Power of Inclusive Language": https://www.belagaytan.com/embracing-the-power-of-inclusive-language/ Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/DisabilityRightsNewYork.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Linguistic Ableism: History & Sociological Evolution

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 60:26 Transcription Available


    Jessie Wusthoff, a DEI consultant with a focus on disabilities, and Mary Fashik, creator and host of The Politics of Disability podcast, discuss the history & sociological evolution of linguistic ableism and the harms of ableist structures within our society today.*Show Notes*The Politics of Disability podcast: https://thepoliticsofdisability.buzzsprout.com/ Intersections Lost: Two Intertwined Histories of Oppression: https://medium.com/@jessiewusthoff/intersections-lost-two-intertwined-histories-of-oppression-3891fd203e22#UpgradeAccessibility : https://www.upgradeaccessibility.com/#:~:text=Founder%20of%20the%20%23UpgradeAccessibility%20movement,and%20glasses%2C%20who%20is%20smiling The Role of Psychology in Othering of Disability:https://studycorgi.com/the-role-of-psychology-in-othering-of-disability/Speechless (TV series 2016-2019): https://www.hulu.com/series/speechless-b6d96e11-f2ef-49e8-9541-99d704d8190b Lizzo and Beyoncé song lyric articles:https://www.npr.org/2022/06/14/1104925003/lizzo-rerecords-grrrls-criticism-ableismhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/beyonce-to-replace-lyric-on-renaissance-after-backlash-from-disability-rights-advocates-11659379627?https://www.insider.com/beyonce-lizzo-changed-lyrics-ableism-black-artists-double-standard-2022-8https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/aug/02/beyonce-lizzo-ableismSupport the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/DisabilityRightsNewYork.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Equal Access in Education for Students with Disabilities

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 33:05 Transcription Available


    Founder of Equal Opportunities for Students, Elijah Armstrong, discusses the Heumann-Armstrong Educational Awards and advocacy for equal access in education. *Show Notes*Heumann-Armstrong Educational Awards: https://www.lls.edu/coelhocenter/heumann-armstrongeducationalawards/?fbclid=IwAR28khjodNS2d4kfvPfj4GZhifkNaPLdetYlPlcn6QxEhjcEjjdrVudIaOM  Applications are open from May 15th, 2023 until July 16th, 2023.Equal Opportunities for Students: http://www.equalopportunitiesforstudents.org/Equal Opportunities for Students YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNnTaM30sgXTTuN8eDumX4w About Judy Heumann: https://judithheumann.com/project/about/Crip Camp (2020): https://cripcamp.com/ Being Heumann: https://judithheumann.com/being-heumann/ Section 504: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.htmlIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA):  https://sites.ed.gov/idea/ The Rehabilitation Act of 1973: https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/rehabilitation-act-1973 The UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/disability/crpd/convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-crpd Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): https://www.ada.gov/ AAPD Internship Program: https://www.aapd.com/summer-internship-program/ Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/DisabilityRightsNewYork.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Services & Accommodations

    Play Episode Play 44 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 25:07 Transcription Available


    Jara Barrett, Esq., staff attorney at Disability Rights New York, discusses traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and available services & accommodations in New York State.*Show Notes*TBI Medicaid Waiver Program: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1111.pdfNursing Home Transition & Diversion (NHTD) Medicaid Waiver Program: https://www.health.ny.gov/facilities/long_term_care/nhtd/My SSA: https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwyLGjBhDKARIsAFRNgW8tA33-qKf0PtQB0gixnsVclPWBtssyrbHljAXRDLP2F_Y8he0wDskaAigvEALw_wcBRegional Resource Development Center (RRDC): https://www.health.ny.gov/facilities/long_term_care/waiver/nhtd_manual/section_04/section_04_rrdc.htmDRNY's "Military Discharge Status Upgrade Toolkit": https://issuu.com/disabilityrightsny/docs/military_discharge_status_upgrade_h_c3534020b5dafdSupport the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/DisabilityRightsNewYork.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Accessible Technology: The Future of Inclusive Development

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later May 24, 2023 31:38 Transcription Available


    John Robinson, CEO of Our Ability, Inc., discusses current trends and developments in technology and its relationship to accessibility for the disability community.*Show Notes*Our Ability, Inc. : https://www.ourability.com/Overit Media: https://overit.com/Section 508 Compliance: https://www.ny.gov/accessibilityADA Guidance on Website Accessibility: https://www.ada.gov/resources/web-guidance/Why Accessibility in Software Development Matters : https://adevait.com/software/accessibility-in-software-developmentSupport the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/DisabilityRightsNewYork.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Nick Lightning (2021)

    Play Episode Play 54 sec Highlight Listen Later May 10, 2023 47:07 Transcription Available


    Producer, Frank Petka, and featured performer, Nick Fergus– better known as “Nick Lightning”– discuss their documentary Nick Lightning (2021), upcoming developments, and the importance of disability representation & inclusion in media.*Show Notes*"Nick Lightning" trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp0Wt2MuUk4 Follow Nick Lightning on Facebook! (@NickLightining): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015960068849To request a Q&A or screening, contact producer Frank Petka at frank.petka@gmail.com.Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/DisabilityRightsNewYork.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Work from Home as a Reasonable Accommodation

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 31:49 Transcription Available


    DRNY Senior Staff Attorney, Jessica Richwalder, Esq. discusses work from home as a reasonable accommodation, how to submit a request to your employer, and the steps needed to file a complaint if your request is denied.*Show Notes*Fact Sheet-"Reasonable Accommodation for Employment": https://www.dropbox.com/s/6yb8qunnu5d3dxs/reasonable-accommodation-employment.pdf?dl=0Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/DisabilityRightsNewYork.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    ReelAbilities Film Festival

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 47:02 Transcription Available


    Co-founder and New York Director of the ReelAbilities Film Festival, Isaac Zablocki, discusses the mission and goals of the festival, the importance of equity in arts & media, and shares information for the upcoming New York event. *Show Notes*Website: https://reelabilities.org/newyorkSummit: https://reelabilities.org/summitFestival and Summit Passes: https://rffny2023.eventive.org/passes/buy Link to all virtual films: https://watch.eventive.org/rffny2023Live event schedule: https://reelabilities.org/newyork/schedule/Follow ReelAbilities:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReelAbilitiesFacebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1204604246923178/Twitter: @ReelAbilities Instagram: @reelabilitiesny TikTok: @reelabilitiesnyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reelabilities-film-festival/Youtube channel: ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York - YouTubeSupport the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/DisabilityRightsNewYork.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    “Look Both Ways”: The Power of Storytelling in Disability Rights Activism

    Play Episode Play 46 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 56:40 Transcription Available


    Renowned disability rights advocate and Associate Professor at Stony Brook University, Brooke Ellison, PhD., discusses her journey as an activist, the importance of inclusivity and accessibility, and her latest memoir “Look Both Ways”. *Show Notes*https://www.brookeellison.com/https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/bioethics/people/ellison.phpMemoirs & Other Publications: "Look Both Ways" (2021) : https://www.brookeellison.com/look-both-ways"Miracles Happen" (2002): https://www.amazon.com/Miracles-Happen-Daughter-Journey-Hardcover/dp/B011MEQ62S"The Brooke Ellison Story" (2004), Directed by Christopher Reeve: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407612/Speeches:TEDx "The Pillars of Hope": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA28_fd5e1A&t=1sAmerican Society for Neuro-Rehabilitation Person of the Year keynote- "The Patient as the Professor": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3mE9kndUqo&t=1740s Harvard- "A Shared Confidence": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alf_I1p7bds&t=143sFollow Brooke on: Facebook (@brooke.ellison1020): https://www.facebook.com/brooke.ellison1020Twitter (@brookemellison): https://twitter.com/brookemellisonInstagram (brooke_ellison1020): https://www.instagram.com/brooke_ellison1020/Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/DisabilityRightsNewYork.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Black Disabled Lives Matter

    Play Episode Play 49 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 20:12 Transcription Available


    Jermaine Greaves, the founder of Black Disabled Lives Matter (BDLM) and creative behind the brand “Not Like the Other Kids”, discusses the mission and development of BDLM, his experience as an activist, and his work for brands and events. *Show Notes*Follow Jermaine:Website: https://jermainegreaves.com/Twitter: @Jermainesay -- https://twitter.com/Jermainesay?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorInstagram: @jermainegreaves -https://www.instagram.com/jermainegreaves/?hl=enTikTok: @jermainegreaves -https://www.tiktok.com/@jermainegreaves?lang=enBlack Disabled Lives Matter:Twitter: @Blackdisabledl2 -https://twitter.com/Blackdisabledl2Instagram: @blackdisabledlivesmatter  -https://www.instagram.com/blackdisabledlivesmatters/?hl=enNot Like the Other Kids: https://www.stereotypeco.com/Diversability 2022 "D-30 Disability Impact List": https://mydiversability.com/d30-2022-honorees/jermaine-greavesSupport the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/DisabilityRightsNewYork.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    My DRNY Story: Mark

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 28:15 Transcription Available


    Mark Sullivan, a freelance photographer from Brooklyn, NY., shares his DRNY story and journey as a business owner & self advocate.*Show Notes*http://markjosephsullivan.com/Follow Mark: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/markjsullivanphotographer/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/MarkJSullivanPhotographer/Twitter- https://twitter.com/markjoesullivanSupport the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/DisabilityRightsNewYork.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    Language Access and the d/Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 17:13 Transcription Available


    **ENCORE: This podcast was recorded using Zoom | November 17, 2021 **Brian Milburn, a self-advocate and educator for the d/Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community, discusses assistive technology and language access, accessibility guidelines for online events and eLearning, and the importance of including ASL interpretations and captioning for the d/Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community.Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/DisabilityRightsNewYork.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    New York State Snow & Ice Removal and Emergency Preparedness

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 23:57 Transcription Available


    DRNY staff attorney, Emma Stern,  discusses the accessibility requirements for snow & ice removal in New York State and emergency preparedness.Show Notes:DRNY Fact Sheets: https://www.drny.org/page/emergency-preparedness-128.htmlEmail DRNY at snow@drny.orgFEMA resources:Snow Assistance- https://www.dhses.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/11/fact-sheet-for-fema-public-assistance-snow-events.pdfBe Prepared for a Winter Storm- https://community.fema.gov/ProtectiveActions/s/article/Winter-StormSupport the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/DisabilityRightsNewYork.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    DRNY Welcomes 2023

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 8:34 Transcription Available


    **This podcast was recorded December 6, 2022 **Executive Director, Tim Clune, Esq., discusses DRNY's goals for the upcoming year.Support the showTo view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/DisabilityRightsNewYork.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    DRNY 2022 Highlights

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 35:08 Transcription Available


    DRNY's Executive Director, Tim Clune, Esq., shares Disability Rights New York's 2022 highlights and advocacy successes. And additional guest, Grace Combs, DRNY's Multimedia Editor & Producer,  joins to discuss DRNY's rebrand- why it was needed, the design process, and the future of the brand.**Show Notes**"Class Action Lawsuit Challenges the Prolonged Institutionalization and Hospitalization of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities" : https://www.dropbox.com/s/3ddxkjx1zcfiklb/2022.06.16%20Press%20Release.pdf?dl=0"Sweeping Lawsuit Brought against New York State on Behalf of Thousands of Medicaid-eligible Children Denied Mental Health Treatment" : https://www.dropbox.com/s/5tj1if2n6cpj4hh/2022.03.31%20Medicaid%20PR%20F.pdf?dl=0"DRNY Files Opposition to the City of New York's Motion to Dismiss:Inaccessible Sidewalks in Bronx Neighborhood" : https://myemail.constantcontact.com/DRNY-Files-Opposition-to-the-City-of-New-York-s-Motion-to-Dismiss-.html?soid=1128997988588&aid=cKMoBpjZm3U"Litigation against New York State Board of Elections Resolved -New York to Create Statewide Accessible Absentee Ballot Program" : https://www.dropbox.com/s/qnqjob6n6l9f2iw/2022.04.05%20Hernandez%20v.%20NYSBOE%20Settlement%20Press%20Release-joint-final%20%28002%29.pdf?dl=0"Statement of DRNY's Executive Director, Tim Clune on the Supreme Court's Ruling Overturning Roe v Wade" : https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Statement-of-DRNY-s-Executive-Director--Tim-Clune-on-the-Supreme-Court-s-Ruling-Overturning-Roe-v-Wade.html?soid=1128997988588&aid=ONsQD6CGZDoDRNY's C.A.R.E. Statements: https://www.drny.org/page/care-84.htmlPress Releases: https://www.drny.org/page/press-releases-27.htmlPublic Comments: https://www.drny.org/page/public-comments-79.htmlSupport the show

    The Director's Chair: NY StateWide Senior Action Council

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 32:57 Transcription Available


    **ENCORE: This podcast was recorded using Zoom | August 4, 2021 **For a featured episode of The Director's Chair,  DRNY's Executive Director, Tim Clune, Esq., is joined by María Alvarez, the Executive Director of New York StateWide Senior Action Council. María and Tim discuss the work of New York Statewide Senior Action Council and the advocacy both organizations provide.**Resources**New York StateWide Senior Action Council: https://www.nysenior.org/ Patients' Rights Helpline: https://www.nysenior.org/our-helplines/patients-rights-helpline/ Managed Care Consumer Assistance Program: https://www.cssny.org/programs/entry/managed-care-consumer-assistance-program-mccapSenior Medicare Patrol Program: https://www.nysenior.org/senior-medicare-patrol/Support the show

    Aging, Disability, and Community Access

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 32:19 Transcription Available


    **This podcast was recorded on November 4, 2022 **Becky Preve, the Executive Director of AgingNY, discusses the intersectionality of aging, disability, and community access as well as their social and economic impacts. **Shownotes**New York Connects: 1-800-342-9871 ; https://aging.ny.gov/ny-connects-your-link-long-term-services-and-supports GoGoGrandparent: https://gogograndparent.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=1460427823&utm_content=567623620036&utm_term=gogograndparent&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmaibBhCAARIsAKUlaKQLWu5Qf55V_ku7mjtIAFHZH7YEG2t0Rn6z5xMfk9S26GJkIqQdvJUaAmMdEALw_wcBNew York State Master Plan of Aging: https://www.governor.ny.gov/executive-order/no-23-establishing-new-york-state-master-plan-agingTrualta: https://aging.ny.gov/news/nysofa-agingny-and-trualta-provide-free-web-based-support-platform-all-family-caregivers-nys GetSetUp: https://www.getsetup.io/partner/NYSTATE PetsTogether: https://petstogether.org/ Walker Squaker: https://joyforall.com/products/walker-accessories-walker-squawkerElliQ: https://elliq.com/ Support the show

    Nursing Home Care Standards

    Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 17:42 Transcription Available


    **ENCORE:  This podcast was recorded on December 11, 2019.**Anne Kelsey, previous staff attorney at DRNY, discusses nursing home facility care standards.**Resources**Open Doors:  https://ilny.us/transition-center NYAIL's Transition Center Hotline: 844-545-7108 or secq@ilny.orgLong Term Care Ombudsman: https://www.ltcombudsman.ny.gov/Whois/RegionalNewYorkStateLTCOP-Directory.pdfLong Term Care Community Coalition:  https://nursinghome411.org/about-ltccc/; Tel: 212-385-0355; Email: info@ltccc.orgNew York Department of Health: 1-888-201-4563 (report complaints to DOH)ICAN: http://icannys.org/; Tel: (844) 614-8800 (for insurance issues)Support the show

    Flight Accessibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 11:07 Transcription Available


    ENCORE: **This podcast was recorded on November 27, 2019.**DRNY PAAT, PAIR, & PAVA Program Director, Christy Asbee, Esq., discusses flight accessibility for travelers with wheelchairs and other mobility devices.**Resources**DOT Aviation Consumer Protection Division's Disability Hotline: 1-800-778-4838 File a Complaint with DOT: 202-366-2220Support the show

    Hotel Shuttle Accessibility

    Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 8:17 Transcription Available


    **ENCORE: This podcast was recorded using Zoom | November 20, 2019** DRNY Senior Staff Attorney, Jessica Richwalder, discusses hotel shuttle accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).**Resources**https://wheelchairtravel.org/ada-rules-wheelchair-accessible-hotel-shuttles/Department of Justice: https://www.justice.gov/New York State Division of Human Rights: https://dhr.ny.gov/New York City Commission on Human Rights: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/cchr/index.pageSupport the show

    ACCES-VR Due Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 8:26 Transcription Available


    **ENCORE: This podcast was recorded using Zoom | December 7, 2020**DRNY senior staff advocate, Brenda Shannon, and  previous staff advocate, Sarah Hulbert, discuss ACCES-VR's due process, how to apply, and what to expect during each stage of the process. ** Resources**  ACCES-VR website: www.acces.nysed.gov/vrVR-711 form: http://www.acces.nysed.gov/common/acces/files/vr/review-form.pdfDRNY contact info: 518-432-7861 and www.drny.orgDRNY Fact Sheets: https://www.drny.org/page/fact-sheets-36.htmlSupport the show

    ACCES-VR

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 15:31 Transcription Available


    **ENCORE: This podcast was recorded October 2, 2019**DRNY Senior Advocate, Brenda Shannon, discusses ACCES-VR, its services, and application process.**Resources**Application for ACCES-VR services: http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/apply-vocational-rehabilitation-services How to contact DRNY:Call  518-432-7861 or 800-993-8982 (toll free)Email mail@drny.orgSupport the show

    The Gig Economy

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 12:54 Transcription Available


    **ENCORE: This podcast was recorded October 30, 2019**DRNY staff attorney, Will Tronsor,  discusses the gig economy and its effects on workers with disabilities.**Resources**How the Gig Economy impacts people with disabilities: https://medium.com/@sheribyrnehaber/how-the-gig-economy-impacts-people-with-disabilities-5950bd4a3668California Governor Sign's law protecting gig economy workers: https://www.npr.org/2019/09/18/762108954/california-governor-signs-law-protecting-gig-economy-workersFifth Circuit Holds that Independent Contractors Can Sue Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: https://www.winston.com/en/thought-leadership/fifth-circuit-holds-that-independent-contractors-can-sue-under.htmlFlynn v. Distinctive Home Care, Inc., No. 15-50314 (5th Cir. Feb. 1, 2016): http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/15/15-50314-CV0.pdfWork incentives Planning and Assistance: https://www.ssa.gov/work/WIPA.htmlIndependent Living Centers: http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/independent-living-centersSupport the show

    LatinoJustice y Derecho al Voto

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 16:41 Transcription Available


    Fulvia Vargas-De Leon, Consejera Principal de LatinoJustice, analiza los derechos de los votantes y cómo LatinoJustice está ayudando a la comunidad latina a través de sus servicios.*ENGLISH TRANSLATION*Fulvia Vargas-De Leon, Senior Counsel at LatinoJustice, discusses voter rights and how LatinoJustice is helping the Latino community through their services.*SHOW NOTES*https://www.latinojustice.org/enhttps://www.latinojustice.org/en/voting-rightshttps://www.elections.ny.gov/Support the show

    Employment Gap

    Play Episode Play 46 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 16:34 Transcription Available


    **ENCORE: This podcast was recorded November 6, 2019**Ryan Williams, staff attorney at DRNY, discusses the employment gap between workers with and without disabilities.**Resources**Nationwide Data for 2018, and NYS County Level Data - https://disabilitycompendium.org/National Employment Survey - https://researchondisability.org/national-disability-employment-surveySupport the show

    Service Animals on Planes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 13:21 Transcription Available


    **ENCORE: This podcast was recorded February 10, 2021** DRNY's PAAT, PAIR, and PAVA Director, Christy Asbee, Esq.,  joined by DRNY staff attorney, Brandy Tomlinson, discuss the Department of Transportation (DOT)'s regulations for service animals on planes.**Show Notes**Service Animals vs Emotional Support Animals podcast: https://youtu.be/o0GjLJjyDvMService Animal Etiquette podcast: https://youtu.be/dWEGcuf9DqEService Animal Myths podcast: https://youtu.be/tRXzx4fsxsYDRNY Fact Sheet "Traveling by Air with a Service Animal": https://www.dropbox.com/s/tcspb8oh8nx0hlw/2020.12.21%20Traveling%20with%20Srvice%20Animal%20CA%20edits.pdf?dl=0DOT Customer Service Center: 202-366-4000DOT - Service Animal page: https://www.transportation.gov/individuals/aviation-consumer-protection/service-animalsSupport the show

    Mes de la Herencia Hispana

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 14:23 Transcription Available


    Hugo Acosta, creador del primer periódico de orientación hispana "CNY Latino", analiza la importancia y los orígenes del Mes de la Herencia Hispana.**Recursos**www.cnylatino.comcnylatinonewspaper.com-English Translation-Hugo Acosta, creator of the first Hispanic-oriented newspaper "CNY Latino", discusses the importance and origins of Hispanic Heritage Month.**Resources**www.cnylatino.comcnylatinonewspaper.comSupport the show

    Avery Fine Arts

    Play Episode Play 49 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 23:40 Transcription Available


    **This podcast was recorded using Zoom | July 29, 2022 ** Connie Avery, who was featured in DRNY's 2019 documentary short, Connie: A DRNY My Story, discusses her current work and achievements as an artist and the importance of sharing your experiences and educating the public as a self-advocate.**Show Notes**www.averyfinearts.comSupport the show

    Service Animals vs Emotional Support Animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 13:15 Transcription Available


    ENCORE: **This podcast was recorded on February 5, 2020.**As part of our Service Animal series, guest Christy Asbee esq., PAAT, PAIR, & PAVA Director at DRNY, discusses the difference between service animals and emotional support animals.Support the show

    Linguistic Ableism: What is it?

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 32:31 Transcription Available


    **This podcast was recorded using Zoom | August 8, 2022 **CONTENT WARNING: This episode will be addressing linguistic ableism. You will be hearing ableist terminology at various points throughout the episode to showcase the harms of discriminatory language. Please proceed accordingly.In recent news, popular artists Lizzo and Beyoncé  both released songs that included an ableist slur, in which disability rights advocates and allies publicly addressed. To speak on these events, DRNY's CAP & PABSS Program Director, Erica Molina, and PADD Senior Advocate, Nancy Nowak, discuss linguistic ableism, the harms of hegemonic ableist structures, and the importance of education & appropriate criticism to enact social and cultural change.*Show Notes*https://www.npr.org/2022/06/14/1104925003/lizzo-rerecords-grrrls-criticism-ableismhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/beyonce-to-replace-lyric-on-renaissance-after-backlash-from-disability-rights-advocates-11659379627?st=88ecbbt1i92xvq5&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalinkhttps://www.insider.com/beyonce-lizzo-changed-lyrics-ableism-black-artists-double-standard-2022-8https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/aug/02/beyonce-lizzo-ableismhttps://www.npr.org/2022/08/08/1115682836/how-to-talk-about-disability-sensitively-and-avoid-ableist-tropeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/16/opinion/blind-ableist-language.htmlhttps://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/eminem-still-using-word-retarded-thats-issue-205128399.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAjLJLYuBokmtiBFIH92-0UdcUoHYloiNLBfqlKr3M2iEsMtb7OI7N89fzY9USJT6EUQuOxvgMvuAy0gKqAcTFdTVUnCR-3WSKaNdUYmxO1C_LayDL66Do8gupMNPVifSR9-bkMHNGwRw4FlWl4a9kXVMRlHHhg5sS_1bFAIIb9nhttps://themighty.com/topic/disability/taylor-swift-brendon-urie-me-lame-psychohttps://nashtastic.com/2016/07/01/is-albino-a-derogatory-word/The Incredibles (2004) scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_YYX7hZa3ESupport the show

    Ending 17a Guardianship: What to Expect

    Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 5:58 Transcription Available


    ENCORE: **This podcast was recorded using WebEx** | April 27, 2020DRNY Supervising Attorney, Kim Weisbeck, discusses what to expect when ending a 17A guardianship and DRNY's fact sheet available on the topic. **Resources**Fact Sheet: https://www.dropbox.com/s/k038wuoem2vdaiw/NYSARC-DRNY%20PADD%20Restoration%20Fact%20Sheet-FINAL_2020.04.22.pdf?dl=0Support the show

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