BY ACHILLE IOLASCON Systems Advocate, WDOMI The following blog is based on the experiences of a WDOMI staff member who utilizes para-transit. WDOMI as an organization is generally supportive of Westchester’s Para-Transit system that operates in an effective manner. Yet… Read More »THE PITFALLS OF THE PARA TRANSIT SYSTEM
Melvyn Tanzman, Executive Director Reform regarding how people with disabilities are disenfranchised and marginalized in our nation is long overdue, despite the historic passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. The ADA will be 25 years old… Read More »The ABLE Act: A good first step to independence but more is required.
By Meghan Schoeffling Director of Advocacy Voting is a civil right that all citizens of the United States enjoy. People with disabilities however, have a long history of being denied this right by voting systems which were not accessible. This… Read More »NEW YORKERS NEED TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST THE USE OF LEVER MACHINES IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
By Mel Tanzman, Executive Director On Wednesday March 19, 2014, members of Rochester ADAPT, a national disability rights group fighting for the rights of all people with disabilities to live in the community, initiated an occupation of the offices of… Read More »THE NURSE PRACTICES ACT & DISABILITY RIGHTS
Submitted by Claudia Slater Director of Development and Public Affairs During my short journey called “life” I developed a disability early on in the adult stage of life. I have come to accept that every day will be fraught… Read More »How do YOU adapt/handle “change” and “challenges”
Submitted by Meghan Schoeffling, Director of Advocacy With all the changes to Medicaid, there has been a sharp focus on changes to how health care will be delivered throughout New York State to people with disabilities. Back in 2011, Governor… Read More »Housing Is An Essential Component Of Medicaid Redesign
1. PT is a 54 year old female with Multiple Sclerosis who was residing with her spouse who had a TBI and terminal cancer. Spouse passed away in February leaving PT with reduced income and lack of informal support. Could… Read More »Vignettes: WDOMI’s Impact On Westchester’s Disabled Residents
The Staff and Board at WDOMI just completed a fabulous four month cross-cultural experience with a international disability leader from Uganda. Alex Lawoko, who is deaf, shared with us his vision for empowering people with disabilities in Uganda by training… Read More »THE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS PROGRAM: A UNIQUE CHALLENGING EXPERIENCE FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY LEADER AND HOST NOT-FOR-PROFIT- By Mel Tanzman Executive Director
By, Mel Tanzman Executive Director One Tuesday November 6th I came home at 6PM after voting at 7AM and spending much of the day surveying polling sites to verify whether they were accessible as claimed by the Board of Elections.… Read More »STORM OF THE CENTURY AND HISTORIC ELECTION PUTS EVERYTHING IN PERSPECTIVE
By Mel Tanzman, Executive Director Have you or a loved one ever received home skilled services or outpatient Therapy under Medicare only to have services terminated because you have, according to your provider, reached your maximum rehabilitation potential? Well if… Read More »GOOD NEWS FOR RECIPIENTS OF MEDICARE: THE FEDS ACKNOWLEDGE THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE THERAPY FOR PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC DISABILITIES