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
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BY ACHILLE IOLASCON Systems Advocate, WDOMI The following blog is based on the experiences of a WDOMI staff member who utilizes para-transit. WDOMI as an organization is generally supportive of Westchester’s Para-Transit system that operates in an effective manner. Yet… Read More »THE PITFALLS OF THE PARA TRANSIT SYSTEM
Melvyn Tanzman, Executive Director Reform regarding how people with disabilities are disenfranchised and marginalized in our nation is long overdue, despite the historic passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. The ADA will be 25 years old… Read More »The ABLE Act: A good first step to independence but more is required.
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
Mel Tanzman, Executive Director Today is Election Day and I set out this morning to perform my duty as a citizen. My disability does not necessitate my utilizing the accessible voting machine, known as the “Ballot Marking Devise”, however, I… Read More »My Election Day Experience
November 4, 2014 Between now and Dec. 2 — Giving Tuesday — The Journal News and lohud.com, in cooperation with Nonprofit Westchester, will spotlight local charities that need a hand…. CLICK HERE FOR THE JOURNAL NEWS ARTICLE
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