I have lived independently since the age of 24. Lived in my own apartment, paid my own bills and for the last 25 years worked and paid taxes. I have chosen to work for Westchester Disabled on the Move, because… Read More »FROM INDEPENDENT LIVING TO NURSING HOME CARE?
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
By Rob Cicoria CDPAP Peer Counselor WDOMI wants all of our consumers, self-directing, designated representatives, personal assistants and their loved ones to stay safe these coming winter months and all year around. Included in this article are some of the… Read More »Staying Safe in an Emergency
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 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
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
On December 14, 2012 Newtown, CT was transformed into a place of real violence and blood and mayhem. It was on this day at the Newtown elementary school where 20 children died and six adults lost their lives trying… Read More »For the Children of Newtown
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