Empire State of Rights
154 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA biweekly podcast produced by Disability Rights New York. "Empire State of Rights" is your source for current topics and trends essential to disability rights advocacy.
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Autistic Self Advocacy Network
April 24, 2024 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB**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 Int...
Empowering Girls and Women with Disabilities
April 10, 2024 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.9 MBMandie 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 E...
Digital Spaces and Disability Rights Advocacy
March 13, 2024 16:00 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MBMary 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...
New York State Snow and Ice Removal
February 28, 2024 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.7 MBDRNY'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.html Email DRNY at [email protected] FEMA resources: Snow Assistance- https://www.dhses.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/11/fact-sheet-for-fema-public-assistance-snow-events.pdf Be Prepared for a Winter Storm- https://community.fema.gov/ProtectiveActions/s/articl...
Accessibility in Media
February 14, 2024 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBShelby 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 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, ...
Disability, Feminism, and Bodily Autonomy
January 31, 2024 17:00 - 41 minutes - 29.1 MBJanie 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 F...
DRNY Welcomes 2024
January 17, 2024 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBExecutive Director, Tim Clune, Esq., discusses DRNY's goals for the upcoming year. *Show Notes* How to Improve Early Voting Accessibility in New York State DRNY Fact Sheets: https://www.drny.org/page/fact-sheets-36.html 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 d...
DRNY 2023 Highlights
December 06, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBDRNY'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=0 Landmark 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.co...
Seneca Nation Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program
November 22, 2023 17:00 - 11 minutes - 8.22 MB**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/senecamedia https://twitter.com/TheSenecaNation Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, A...
Disability & Employment: Roles & Representation in Accessibility Coordination
November 08, 2023 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBKirsten 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/access...
Diversability Leadership Collective
October 25, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB**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/Diversability Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diversability Twitter: h...
Meet DRNY Board Member, Lisa Barone
October 11, 2023 16:00 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MBFor 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 show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, an...
Emergency Preparedness and Response
September 27, 2023 16:00 - 50 minutes - 35.3 MBDRNY’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 show To view the video of th...
Ableism as a Social Determinant of Health
September 13, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.9 MB**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 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=PL0L4IN...
Live Music & Accessibility
August 30, 2023 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBHalf 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 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=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NL...
"The Biggest Obstacle" (2021)
August 02, 2023 16:00 - 38 minutes - 27 MB**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/theBiggestObstacle https://www.instagram.com/thebiggestobstacle/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15084766/ Click here to see the full film on Tubi TV: https://tubitv.com/m...
Linguistic Ableism: Education & Cultural Change
July 19, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.8 MBBela 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 show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL...
Linguistic Ableism: History & Sociological Evolution
July 05, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBJessie 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-intertwine...
Equal Access in Education for Students with Disabilities
June 21, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBFounder 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.or...
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Services & Accommodations
June 07, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBJara 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.pdf Nursing 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-qKf0PtQB0gixnsVclPWBtssyrbHljAXRD...
Accessible Technology: The Future of Inclusive Development
May 24, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBJohn 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/accessibility ADA Guidance on Website Accessibility: https://www.ada.gov/resources/web-guidance/ Why Accessibility in Software Development Matters : https://adevait.com/software/accessibi...
Nick Lightning (2021)
May 10, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBProducer, 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=100015960068849 To request a Q&A or screening, contact producer Frank Petka at...
Work from Home as a Reasonable Accommodation
April 26, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 22.2 MBDRNY 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=0 Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles,...
ReelAbilities Film Festival
April 12, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBCo-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/newyork Summit: https://reelabilities.org/summit Festival and Summit Passes: https://rffny2023.eventive.org/passes/buy Link to all virtual films: https://watch.eventive.org/rffny2023 Live event schedule: https://...
“Look Both Ways”: The Power of Storytelling in Disability Rights Activism
March 29, 2023 16:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBRenowned 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.php Memoirs & Other Publications: "Look Both Ways" (2021) : https://www.brookeellison.com/look-both-ways "Miracles Happen" (2002): https://www.amazon....
Black Disabled Lives Matter
March 15, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBJermaine 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%5Eauthor Instagram: @jermainegreaves -https://www.instagram.com/jermainegreaves/?...
My DRNY Story: Mark
March 01, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBMark 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/markjoesullivan Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit ou...
Language Access and the d/Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community
February 15, 2023 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB**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 show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish ...
New York State Snow & Ice Removal and Emergency Preparedness
February 01, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.6 MBDRNY 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.html Email DRNY at [email protected] FEMA resources: Snow Assistance- https://www.dhses.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/11/fact-sheet-for-fema-public-assistance-snow-events.pdf Be Prepared for a Winter Storm- https://community.fema.gov/ProtectiveActions/s/article/...
DRNY Welcomes 2023
January 18, 2023 17:00 - 8 minutes - 6 MB**This podcast was recorded December 6, 2022 ** Executive Director, Tim Clune, Esq., discusses DRNY's goals for the upcoming year. 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 d...
DRNY 2022 Highlights
December 14, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBDRNY'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....
The Director's Chair: NY StateWide Senior Action Council
December 07, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.9 MB**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://...
Aging, Disability, and Community Access
November 30, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB**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=gogogran...
Nursing Home Care Standards
November 23, 2022 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB**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 [email protected] Long Term Care Ombudsman: https://www.ltcombudsman.ny.gov/Whois/RegionalNewYorkStateLTCOP-Directory.pdf Long Term Care Community Coalition: https://nursinghome411.org/about-ltccc/; Tel: 212-385-0355; Email: info...
Flight Accessibility
November 16, 2022 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.79 MBENCORE: **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: 202-366-2220 Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel:...
Hotel Shuttle Accessibility
November 09, 2022 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.83 MB**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/...
ACCES-VR Due Process
November 02, 2022 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.99 MB**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/vr VR-711 form: http://www.acces.nysed.gov/common/acces/files/vr/review-form.pdf DRNY contact info: 518-432-7861 and www.drny.org DRNY Fact Sheets: https://www.drny.org/page/fact-sh...
ACCES-VR
October 26, 2022 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB**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 [email protected] Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our...
The Gig Economy
October 19, 2022 16:00 - 12 minutes - 9 MB**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-5950bd4a3668 California Governor Sign’s law protecting gig economy workers: https://www.npr.org/2019/09/18/762108954/california-governor-signs-law-protecting-gig-economy-wo...
LatinoJustice y Derecho al Voto
October 12, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.8 MBFulvia 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/en https://www.latinojustice.org/en/voting-rights https://www.elections.ny.gov/ Support t...
Employment Gap
October 05, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB**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-survey Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles...
Service Animals on Planes
September 28, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MB**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/o0GjLJjyDvM Service Animal Etiquette podcast: https://youtu.be/dWEGcuf9DqE Service Animal Myths podcast: https://youtu.be/tRXzx4fsxsY DRNY Fact Sh...
Mes de la Herencia Hispana
September 21, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBHugo 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.com cnylatinonewspaper.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.com cnylatinonewspaper.com Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captionin...
Avery Fine Arts
September 14, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.6 MB**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.com 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...
Service Animals vs Emotional Support Animals
September 07, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.24 MBENCORE: **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 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 opin...
Linguistic Ableism: What is it?
August 31, 2022 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.8 MB**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 ...
Ending 17a Guardianship: What to Expect
August 24, 2022 16:00 - 5 minutes - 4.25 MBENCORE: **This podcast was recorded using WebEx** | April 27, 2020 DRNY 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=0 Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Ch...
Special Transportation for Students with Disabilities
August 17, 2022 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.56 MBENCORE: **This podcast was recorded on January 22, 2020.** Previous DRNY staff attorney, Andrea Clisura, discusses Committees on Special Education (CSEs) and their responsibility regarding special transportation for students with disabilities. Support the show To 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 "...
El Programa de Representante del Beneficiario
August 10, 2022 16:00 - 5 minutes - 3.86 MBMelissa Martinez, una analista del programa de representante beneficiarios de DRNY, habla sobre el programa y en qué están trabajando ahora. **ENGLISH TRANSLATION** Melissa Martinez, a DRNY Rep Payee (PARP) Program analyst, talks about the program and what they are working on now. Support the show To 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, informat...
Readability
August 03, 2022 16:00 - 12 minutes - 9.01 MBENCORE: **This podcast was recorded on June 11, 2019.** Michelle Walton, former PADD fellow at DRNY, discusses the importance of readability and the resources and tools to meet these standards. **Resources** How to test document readability: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/test-your-document-s-readability-85b4969e-e80a-4777-8dd3-f7fc3c8b3fd2 Plainlanguage.gov: https://www.plainlanguage.gov/about/definitions/ Top 10 principles for plain language: https://www.archives.gov/open/pl...