Thanks to Westchester County Legislator Nancy E. Barr for delivering $64,691 in funding to Westchester Disabled on the Move, Inc. to help us sustain some of our most critical programs.
With support from her colleagues on the Board of Legislators, Legislator Barr secured $28,641 for WDOM’s Fair Housing – Accessible & Affordable program. This initiative helps residents with disabilities apply for appropriate, accessible, affordable housing and advocates for them during the admissions process.
The Board also approved $36,050 for WDOM’s My Home Not Nursing Home program, which integrates multiple services supporting independent living. WDOM Service Coordinators arrange and monitor the needed services and equipment to ensure that the participant thrives in the community, such as home care, transportation, medical equipment, nutrition and more and guides the services from related organizations plus assist the caregivers.
“Legislator Barr’s efforts to secure $64,691 in funding for WDOM’s programs has enabled us to give a voice to even more people with disabilities, providing them with resources and solutions to remain independent and live their best lives,” said Maria Samuels, Executive Director of WDOM. “All of us at WDOM are grateful for the support of the entire Board of Legislators, which helps us level the playing field for people with disabilities.”
“I was pleased to advocate for funding for WDOM’s life-changing programs,” said Legislator Barr. “Every Westchester resident deserves dignity and a safe, secure place to live. These programs help people with disabilities live as independently and affordably as possible, thanks to the devoted WDOM staff who work tirelessly to serve adults with special housing needs.”
This partnership between Legislator Barr, the Board of Legislators, and WDOM reaffirms their commitment to supporting the well-being and resilience of vulnerable community members.