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Westchester County, NY – October 3, 2024 – JennaBainbridge, a wheelchair user who is starring in the new Broadway musical Suffs, will be the keynote speaker at an event encouraging people with disabilities to learn their voting rights and to… Read More »Broadway Actress and Disability Rights Advocate to Speak at Forum on Voting Rights for People with Disabilities

On July 25, 2024, Westchester County presented WDOM and other advocates for people with disabilities with a proclamation during the celebration of the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Westchester County Executive George Latimer, Deputy County Executive Ken… Read More »WDOM Joins Westchester County for Celebration of the ADA Anniversary

For those of you who could not attend the trial in the class action lawsuit against Lyft, here is a first-hand account of the trial’s first day on July 8 written by Donna Drumm.  Trial Day 1 – Morning session … Read More »A Personal Account on the Lyft Trial

IMPORTANT! In addition to voting for President, Vice President, Senator and other offices, depending where you live, on November 5 (plus early voting) there will be a ballot proposal known as the NYS Equal Rights Amendment (NYS ERA) to amend… Read More »Proposition 1 on the Ballot in November — Protects People with Disability from Discrimination

In the disability advocacy field, Supervisor Gerry Hinson’s work stands out for his vital impact and compassionate approach. As a Supervisor in the Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Program (NHTD), Hinson is at the forefront of efforts to empower individuals… Read More »Meet Our Staff: Gerry Hinson, NHTD Supervisor

By Maria Samuels WDOM is joining with the Westchester League of Women Voters on October 16 from 12 to 2 p.m. to present a special educational program on your voting rights. We will be at the Westchester County Center where… Read More »Vote As If Your Life Depends on It

NYS Senator Shelley Mayer held a press conference at the White Plains Library on August 12 to thank advocates for people with disabilities for their work in enforcing our rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Front and center… Read More »Senator Shelley Mayer Honors WDOM and Disability Advocates

WDOM supporters, the disability community and our elected officials turned out in full force for our Annual Meeting on June 27 at the Yonkers Riverfront Library. The meeting celebrated WDOM’s 40th Anniversary and showcased some of the services that WDOM… Read More »Annual Meeting Showcases Lyft Lawsuit and 40th Anniversary Celebration

WDOM level the playing field for people with disabilities Westchester Disabled on the Move (WDOM), a leading organization dedicated to advocating for the rights and empowerment of individuals with disabilities, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Since its inception in 1984,… Read More »Westchester Disabled on the Move Celebrates 40th Anniversary