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Governor Hochul announced $67.5 million in grants through New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) for 89 projects to build, expand and renovate public playgrounds across New York State.

Governor Hochul led a group of 18 governors who sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche calling on him to continue the federal government’s longstanding support for community-based care and the rights of people with disabilities to live with dignity in their own communities.

The seats, which were announced earlier this summer, are at 26 schools that already serve older children.

With another round of elections coming up, New York voters say they want more diversity in their workplace. However, this potential possibility wanes on the fate of the state’s Preferred Source Program, which is powered by state and local government purchasing, and has a sunset clause for the end of 2026 to create employment opportunities […]

Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW), September 14-18, 2026, is a nonpartisan movement hosted by the American Association of People with Disabilities' REV UP campaign. DVRW is about advocating for accessible futures, celebrating community, and building power. The theme of Disability Voting Rights Week 2026 is Be an Accessible Democracy Defender. Join this National Kick-Off Call with the REV UP National team, Teona McGhaw-Ward, REV UP Missouri, and David Carey, REV UP Arizona to learn all about polling place accessibility through trivia, real world scenarios, and friendly competition. You’ll explore what it means to be an Accessible Democracy Defender, and get equipped with the tools needed to defend democracy ahead of the midterm elections! After registering you will receive an email from the American Association of People with Disabilities zoom with a unique link. We will resend the link on the day of the call. CART and ASL are provided. Please include your access needs when signing up so we can share your information with access providers. Registered attendees receive slides and the agenda before the call, and recordings and notes are shared afterward. Learn more about REV UP: www.aapd.com/about-rev-up/ Access the DVRW Toolkit: https://www.aapd.com/dvrw-2026-toolkit Attend DVRW events: https://www.mobilize.us/rev-up-aapd/

439 likes, 3 comments - mtanewsroom on August 19, 2026: "Kings Highway is officially on the accessible subway map. Three new elevators now connect the street, mezzanine and both F platforms. The project was completed on time and on budget and also included an expanded mezzanine, upgraded station sys...

A decade-old federal rule designed to increase employment of people with disabilities will soon be no more.

In May, federal officials decided to delay new rules that were supposed to make websites more accessible for people with disabilities.

An extra layer of cruelty is added by limiting communication access for Deaf people.

On a recent summer morning in Queens, Jordyn encountered a neighbor she knew to be living with a serious mental health condition. He had been pacing the block

What is Supported Decision-Making (SDM)? How does SDM empower and support people with disabilities? As the awardee of the state contract to facilitate New York’s Supported Decision-Making model for people with developmental disabilities, AIM Services will establish a structured and replicable model for use across New York State, work with people to develop Supported Decision-Making agreements, and help ensure that every person is afforded the respect, independence, and full legal recognition when making decisions about their lives. Key takeaways: • Learn about SDM, an alternative to guardianship, as a tool to support thoughtful, informed decision-making for the future. • Attendees will learn how Decision Makers will be empowered to carry out decisions and navigate decision-making spaces. Presenters: Alexis Harrington: Chief of Program Implementation, AIM Services Lace Miller-Kitchin: Director of Supported Decision-Making, AIM Services Date and Time: Tuesday, August 25, 1-2:30 p.m. American Sign Language (ASL) and human captioning will be provided.

NYAIL strengthens local independent living centers, serves as the foundation for a strong statewide network, and is a leader in the civil rights movement for al

But some policy advocates say doing so could harm the elderly and people with disabilities.

A new rule will make it easier for the U.S. to turn away immigrants with disabilities and may also dissuade children of immigrants who are citizens from accessing Medicaid and other public benefits.

In settling a long-running federal lawsuit against the MTA for its very poor maintenance of the limited number of elevators in the subway, the agency promises to do better in keeping its lifts working and to let passengers know when they…

With more than 1 million New Yorkers with disabilities across all 5 boroughs Mamdani administration works to advance equity, accessibility, and inclusion of people with disabilities.

There are currently no injunctions stopping it from going into effect.

The settlement requires the MTA to more clearly alert the public when subway elevators are out of service.

The Trump administration is tossing aside key guidance that federal officials have used to steer enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act for more than a decade.

The office of the Manhattan Borough President in Partnership with Disability Unite invites you to Manhattan's July Disability Pride Month Launch celebration, marking the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act! Join us for a community roundtable discussion, focusing on Accessible Education. Our discussion will center on existing programs within the accessible education landscape and fostering a cross-pollination of ideas that strengthen educational systems for students with disabilities. Where: Livestreamed on DisabilityUnite.Org When: Tuesday, July 28th, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Access Accommodations: ASL interpretation and Captioning will be provided. Please share any additional access needs in the last question of this form.

Staff call it a "profound setback for disability rights and family equity."

"What we need is a return to the original intent of CDPAP. Run by responsible non-profits, with input from disabled people themselves."

Poster House welcomes members and friends to Disability Pride Night, an evening celebrating artistic and personal expression. Stop by for an exciting line-up of activations: 5 to 6:30 PM: Love &

Join us throughout the month of July as we celebrate the history and contributions of people with disabilities to the botanical world—past and present—and offer special activities.