$15,000 grant will assist with placing people with disabilities in affordable housing Yonkers, NY – December, 2024 – Westchester Disabled on the Move (WDOM) has received a $15,000 grant from the Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation to help people with… Read More »Westchester Disabled on the Move Receives Grant from Carvel Foundation
On an unusually cool August 29th afternoon, the staff of WDOM gathered for a delightful celebration of WDOM’s 40th anniversary. The Board and Management also wanted to recognize our team’s hard work, dedication, and achievements. Colleagues came together in a… Read More »Staff Luncheon Celebrates our Accomplishments over 40 Years
We were very excited at Jenna Bainbridge’s appearance as part of our educational program in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Westchester County and the Westchester County Board of Elections. Jenna’s presentation was moving and underscored the need… Read More »WDOM Holds Two Important Programs in Advance of the Elections
Now more than ever we need YOU to continue advocating for a constituency that is often overlooked. In the coming weeks, you will receive many appeals from worthy organizations looking to survive in this post-election climate. Please remember that WDOM… Read More »We Will Not Be Deterred from Our Mission, but We Need Your Help
The stakes and emotions were high throughout this presidential election, and now the outcome is in the rear-view mirror. As before, WDOM will continue focusing on our mission and services. For forty years, we have been a leading advocate for… Read More »What’s Next?
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