**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…

**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. Sup…

**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 Commun…

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.disabilityempow…

**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…

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.…

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.html Email DRNY at [email protected] FEMA resources: Snow Assistance- https://www.dhses.ny.gov/system/files/documents/202…

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 show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretati…

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 Int…

Executive 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…

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=0 Landmark Decision by US Court of Appeals …

This is the North Carolina Civil Rights Trail podcast. A series where historians and experts help us explore significant events in African American history that happened in the state. This is the third and final episode, where we take you to protests and movements across the state inspired and energized by the Greensboro Four sit-in in places such …

This is the North Carolina Civil Rights Trail podcast. A series where historians and experts help us explore significant events in African American history that happened in the state. This is the second of three episodes. And in it, we’re going to learn about how four young men protesting at a department store lunch counter in Greensboro, NC, influ…

This is the North Carolina Civil Rights Trail podcast. A series where historians and experts help us explore significant events in African American history that happened in the state. This is the first of three episodes. And in it, we’ll tell the story of the events leading up to the famous A&T Four sit-ins in Greensboro in 1960, including the stor…

The North Carolina Civil Rights Trail podcast is a series where historians and experts help us explore significant events in African American history that happened in the state. It features well-known events from larger cities like Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh. It also tells stories of how everyday citizens joined together to make change in th…

**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…

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 Smiths…

**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 C…

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://ted…

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 …

**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…

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 show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, A…

**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.…

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://w…

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.buz…

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 App…

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.pdf Nursing Home Transition & Diversion (NHTD) Medicaid Waiver Program: https://www.health.ny.gov/…

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/accessibility ADA Guidance on Website Accessibi…

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 Facebo…

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/newyork Summit: https://reelabilities.org/summit Festival and Summit P…

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.co…

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/markjoe…

**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/Dea…

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.html Email DRNY at [email protected] FEMA resources: Snow Assistance- https://www.dhses.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/11/fa…

**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=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKD…

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 Prolo…

**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 bot…

**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 GoGoG…

**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/Regiona…

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: 202-366-2220 Supp…

**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…

**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…

**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@d…

**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 Governo…

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…

**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-disabil…

**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/o0GjLJjy…