Approximately 6,355 Westchester County Bee-Line Para Transit riders will have to reach deeper into their pockets beginning Monday, June 20th. The one way fare is projected to increase on that date from $4.00 to $5.00; a 25% hike. The last… Read More »NEW 25% PARA TRANSIT FARE HIKE
Scott Smith Program Director Last Saturday, I went to the barbershop to have my bi-monthly haircut, the reader may ask at this point why is this significant?… During the haircut I began to wonder how old I looked I also… Read More »GROWING OLD GRACEFULLY AND DOING IT ON WHEELS
Donations accepted at all 9 Westchester ShopRite locations Sunday, April 24 through Saturday, May 7 Your donations will support this Yonkers based independent Living Center
By Rick Howie Health Exchange Navigator Q: Did I miss the open enrollment deadline? A: Yes, the deadline for 2016 coverage for all qualified health plans was January 31, 2016 and there was no extension granted this year. Q: What… Read More »ACA/Obamacare Q and A
By Achille lolascon Independent Living Specialist The concept of physician assisted suicide remains as controversial a topic as ever. The debates have escalated as New York Assemblywoman Amy Paulin has introduced a bill to incorporate Aid in Dying into New… Read More »Oppose Physician’s Assisted Suicide; Your Life is Worth Saving
BY Deborah Perykasz Independent Living Specialist Every week, I meet consumers who are experiencing a housing crisis. Since my consumers are disabled, most are unemployed. Most are recipients of DSS, SSI or SSDI who receive between $700 and $1000… Read More »SEEKING SUPPORT DURING A HOUSING CRISIS
By Yaw Appiadu (Facilitated Enroller) When I took the offer to work for Westchester Disabled On the Move Inc. (WDOMI), I knew I was going to fulfill my passion in helping not just people with disabilities but also people who… Read More »My Experience as a Medicaid Facilitated Enroller
By Rick Howie, New York State of Health Navigator 2016 Open Enrollment Schedule: • November 1, 2015: Open Enrollment starts — first day you can enroll in a 2016 insurance plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Coverage can start as… Read More »New York State of Health – 2016 Open Enrollment Schedule, New “Essential” Plan, Penalties for not having coverage.
by Maria Samuels, Independent Living Specialist In late July 2015, the six men and women of the Social Security Board of Trustees released their 2015 annual financial report; a generally unknown report that affects the lives of 59 million people.… Read More »LOOMING 19% SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE CUT – TIME TO PANIC?
By Executive Director, Mel Tanzman July 26th was the twenty fifth anniversary and around the nation we celebrated, commemorated and most importantly rededicated ourselves to the principles of civil rights, independent living and greater opportunity for people with disabilities. I… Read More »HOW I SPENT THE ADA’S 25th BIRTHDAY