New York Association on Independent Living

In collaboration with the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce, Resource Center for Accessible Living, Inc. invites you to a cocktail party featuring hors-d'oeuvres, pasta, music, and a silent auction! 📍 Location: @Stonehedge Restaurant & Catering 1694 Route 9W West Park, NY 12493 More information: https://lnkd.in/eHtU64ge To purchase tickets: https://lnkd.in/eqyzsBSg

As part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month we held a webinar on the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (TRAID) Program. What resources are available to job seekers with disabilities? Visit our Training and Education page here, https://lnkd.in/ewSBidGb, to watch the recording and view the slides. 🔗 There, you can also register for our 📅 November 13th webinar about the ARISE Adapted Design Program – making devices for people’s specific needs with low-cost materials.

If you run into any issues with your ballot, registration, access barriers, or disability discrimination while you are voting, The Election Protection Hotline (866-OUR-VOTE) is here to help! AAPD has teamed up with the Election Protection Coalition, National Disability Rights Network, New Disabled South, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disability, RespectAbility, and others to form a Disabled Voter Protection "Boiler Room," which means that if you report any disability-related issue to the hotline, national and state disability organizations will help find solutions and accessible information for you! Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE to reach a trained nonpartisan volunteer in English. Call or text 888-VE-Y-VOTA to reach a trained nonpartisan volunteer in Spanish. Call or text 844-YALLA-US to reach a trained nonpartisan volunteer in Arabic. Call or text 888-API-VOTE to reach a trained nonpartisan volunteer in Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, or Vietnamese. You can also chat with someone online at www.866OurVote.org! Haven’t voted yet? Write these numbers down and take them with you to vote! Be sure to check out our state voting guides and worksheet to make your voting plan at https://lnkd.in/eyM782Sf, too! #Vote #Election2024 #2024Election #RevUp #DisabilityCommunity #CountEveryVote #ElectionProtection

📣 If you haven't yet heard, NYAIL’s 🏘 housing programs are growing!!! We are looking for the following positions: ·   Statewide Housing Specialist Liaison ·   Statewide Support Services Coordinator We are also looking for a full-time Office Manager to assist our admin team. Check out our Careers Page to learn more and apply! Read full job descriptions here: https://ilny.us/careers

📣 If you haven't yet heard, NYAIL’s 🏘 housing programs are growing!!! We are looking for the following positions: ·   Statewide Housing Specialist Liaison ·   Statewide Support Services Coordinator We are also looking for a full-time Office Manager to assist our admin team. Check out our Careers Page to learn more and apply! Read full job descriptions here: https://ilny.us/careers

Job Posting!!! From the desk of: Kimberly Hill Ridley Chief Disability Officer New York State Executive Chamber We have fantastic news! The Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management Services (DHSES) has just announced a new posting (link below) creating a Special Assistant (Emergency Management Policy) that will direct the development and implementation of programs, plans and strategies to ensure all communities and vulnerable populations, especially people with disabilities, are considered in DHSES OEM emergency planning, training and response and recovery efforts. Learn more about the position here: https://lnkd.in/eaXy-awr

November is National Family Caregivers Month—a time to honor those who selflessly care for loved ones. In New York, the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) is a lifeline for people with disabilities and their families, to choose family or friends as trusted caregivers so consumers can live at home and participate in their communities. This program keeps care personal and empowers caregivers to earn an income for their dedication. CDPAP is more than a service—it’s a crucial choice for families seeking control, flexibility, and the comfort of knowing loved ones are cared for by those they trust most. We are committed to protecting this invaluable program and ensuring Independent Living continues to play an essential role in its sustainability! Learn more in the NYAIL Newsroom: https://ilny.us/latestnews #NationalCaregiversMonth #CDPAP #SupportCaregivers

Go to https://lnkd.in/eyM782Sf to check out these and other critical resources!

📢 Your Voice Matters: Join a Focus Group on Disability Services! 📢 NYAIL is proud to support Independence Care System’s initiative to gather valuable insights from New Yorkers with physical disabilities. This statewide focus group is an opportunity to share your experiences with healthcare, access to services, and care coordination, all with the goal of creating a fairer, more accessible system for all. 🗓 When: November and December 💻 Where: Online via Zoom 💵 Compensation: $50 gift card for participation Your input can make a real difference! Click the link here, https://lnkd.in/ekRbSFSe, to register and indicate your availability. For questions, contact [email protected] or call 646-581-7104. Alt Text: Image has dark teal back ground. In the top left and bottom right corners are golden yellow arrows pointing towards the center of graphic. Title heading reads Share Insights. Centered on the image is a gif of 3 clipart figures shoulder to shoulder with a flashing lightbulb above their heads. Below gif text reads, Help Shape a Healthier Future for New Yorkers with Disabilities. Complete Short Questionnaire. The NYAIL house icon logo is found on the bottom left corner.

🌈 LGBTQIA History Month: A Call for Inclusive Change October is LGBTQIA History Month, a time to celebrate the resilience and achievements of the LGBTQIA community. But it's also a time to acknowledge and address the unique challenges faced by disabled LGBTQ individuals. Did you know that LGBTQ people are more likely to be disabled than their non-LGBTQ peers? This intersection of identities often means facing increased discrimination and bias—at school, in healthcare, and in the workplace. 🚫 The Barriers Are Real: Disabled LGBTQ youth experience higher rates of bullying, which often leads to adverse educational outcomes. In healthcare, they face greater risks of discrimination, leaving many without the care they need. Economic disparities mean disabled LGBTQ people are more likely to earn less, face higher unemployment, and lack access to inclusive workplace benefits. These barriers are a call to action for all educators, healthcare professionals, employers, and service providers to create accessible, welcoming, and affirming spaces for disabled LGBTQ individuals. As advocates in the independent living movement, we are committed to fostering environments that embrace every identity and ensure equal access and opportunity for all. Let’s use this month to not only celebrate but to champion change. Together, we can dismantle barriers and build a more inclusive world. 🌎 Learn More with Wanda Sykes as she takes you through a brief overview: https://lnkd.in/esFt99Vs #LGBTQIAHistoryMonth #DisabilityAdvocacy #Intersectionality #Inclusion #IndependentLiving #EqualityForAll