The Journal News | LoHud.com | Written by Ken Valenti Starting this month, passengers of Westchester’s ParaTransit service for the disabled will be able to choose a discounted taxi ride rather than sharing a van when traveling in White Plains. … Read More »Disabled to Get Discount on White Plains Cab Rides
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 Rob Cicoria, Consumer Advocate The Medicaid funded Consumer-Directed Personal Assistant Program (CDPAP) began around 1970 in New York City, when disabled people who needed high-level care revolted against being involuntarily being put in nursing homes – – their… Read More »Consumer Directed Personal Assistant Program (CDPAP)
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
By Melvyn R. Tanzman, Executive Director There has been considerable fear and confusion regarding the changes mandated by Governor Cuomo’s Medicaid Redesign Team, most significantly community local term care or home care becoming the responsibility of contracted Managed Care Organizations.… Read More »MANAGED LONG TERM CARE IS COMING IN 2013 TO WESTCHESTER
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