2021 AccessibleNYC – Report To Improve Quality Of Life For People With Disabilities
The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) has released the 2021 edition of the AccessibleNYC report.Continue reading
New York Disability Advocat Appluad NY Congressional Delegation For Advancing The Amercian Rescue Plan
New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) today applauded New York’s congressional delegation for passing the American Rescue Plan.Continue reading
How To Find The Right Disability Lawyer
There are tens of millions of people living with disabilities of all kinds in the United States today.Continue reading
NYDA Applauds Gov Cuomo And Others For Including Individuals With Intellectual/Development In Phase 1A
New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) today applauded Governor Cuomo and his administration for including individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD).Continue reading
On International Day Of Persons With Disabilities, NYC: Atwork Employment Program Receives The Zero Project Award
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Commissioner Victor Calise today announced that the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities innovative employment program, NYC: ATWORK, has received the Zero Project Award for 2021.Continue reading
NY State Disabled Healthcare Providers Say Cuts Will Result In Closures And More
The New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) today released a report that found 80% of healthcare providers from Harlem to the Hudson for the I/DD community say incoming budget cuts.Continue reading
Brewer Finds Few Pedestrian Curbs Near Accessible Subway Stations In Compliance With ADA Standards
Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer, with the assistance of the Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York (CIDNY), released a report today that finds serious shortcomings regarding pedestrian ramps that are located near subway stations that are accessible from Harlem to Hollis.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Nominates Victor Calise To The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board
Mayor de Blasio today nominated Victor Calise for an appointment to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Board. Continue reading
5 Ways To Lend A Helping Hand To A Family With A Special Needs Child
Families with a medically fragile child or children face a unique set of challenges. In addition to their regular responsibilities, parents and even siblings are consumed with ensuring that the child's needs are met.Continue reading
10 Tips For Including Folks With Disabilities In Your Holiday Celebrations From Harlem To Harare!
With the holiday season upon us, it is easy to hold a gathering where all guests — with and without disabilities — feel welcomed, respected and have fun. Continue reading
NYC Mayor’s OPD And SBS Release Accessibility Resource To Assist Small Business Owners
The New York City Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD), the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS), the NYC Business Improvement District (BID) Association, and Public Policy Lab are proud to announce the launch of Empowering Accessibility.Continue reading
Electeds In Albany Expands Protections For New Yorkers With Disabilities
The Senate Democratic Majority today will pass legislation that will help protect New Yorkers with disabilities from Harlem to the Hudson. Continue reading
New Study: Philanthropists And Nonprofits Exclude People With Disabilities From Harlem To Hollywood
Harlem World Magazine works with some of the best Nonprofits and foundations in and outside of Harlem, so we know that Nonprofits and foundations are full of good work and good will. Continue reading
Film “Us” Portrays People With Disabilities As Evil, Furthering Stigmas – We Should Know Better
Playing two roles in Jordan Peele’s new horror film, Us, Lupita Nyong’o used disability to create the “creepy voice” for Adelaide Wilson’s doppelgänger.Continue reading
B.P. Brewer Forms Accessibility Task Force To Tackle Access Barriers From Harlem To Hollis
Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer announced the formation today of an Accessibility Task Force from residents from Harlem to Hollis.
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