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
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
This week was one filled with loss and commemoration of two members of our community who while very different touched the lives of so many. They did not know each other and they lived over 100 miles apart, yet each… Read More »Honoring the Loss of Our Own- By Mel Tanzman Executive Director