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Joint Event Celebrates Opening of Fully Accessible 4,304 SF Office on ‘Medical Mile’ YONKERS, NY (May 14, 2026) – Westchester Disabled On the Move Inc. (WDOM) and Simone Development Companies today held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate WDOM’s new headquarters at One Executive Boulevard in North Yonkers, NY. The move to the newly renovated four-story…

At WDOM, we take great pride in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive team that truly reflects the vibrant community we serve. We recognize that meaningful engagement begins with understanding, and understanding is often rooted in language. By embracing a multilingual approach, we are better equipped to build trust, strengthen relationships, and ensure that…

We are excited to announce that our wonderful partner, The Westchester Council of the Blind of New York (WCBNY) is planning to host the American Council of the Blind of New York (ACBNY) convention here in Yonkers in October. “It has been quite a few years since Westchester has hosted an ACBNY convention, but we…

This spring, Westchester Disabled on the Move partnered with our legislators to spread the word about services available as part of the Community Health Advocates (CHA) program.  CHA has been a leading voice for New York’s health care consumers, providing free, one-on-one assistance and community training to help people find and use health insurance and…

Leadership is crucial to our future at Westchester Disabled on the Move, so it is with great excitement that we announce the new President of our Board of Directors and new members. Jordan Kaplan, President As a public procurement / economic development professional,  Jordan strives to ensure business opportunities exist for New Yorkers from all segments of society.…

It is with great sadness that we say farewell to our Board President Amy O’Hara. Her leadership these past five years as president and her years prior to that serving on the board, will be sorely missed. On January 21, Westchester County declared Amy O’Hara Day in recognition of her service, and will present her with…

Westchester Disabled On the Move (WDOM) has received a $15,000 grant from the Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation to help people with disabilities live independently.  “We thank the Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation, who have been long-time supporters of our organization, for recognizing the important role WDOM plays in helping people with disabilities lead independent…

More than 100 people and several housing agencies attended the very successful Doorways to Housing expo at the Riverfront Library in Yonkers on September 24th. Attendees had the opportunity to connect directly with housing experts and learn more about accessible, affordable housing opportunities tailored to their individual needs. The event offered free resources, guidance, tools, and…

The Office for People with Disabilities is also celebrating a new milestone: The arrival of its new director Carin Horowitz. Horowitz served as chair of the Westchester County Advisory Council on People with Disabilities since February 2022. She previously worked as Regional Transition Training Specialist for Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES. We recently interviewed Carin about her goals. Q. What do you think…

Yonkers, NY – November 20, 2025 – Westchester Disabled On the Move, Inc. (WDOM) today announced it will host an essential workshop for families and caregivers focused on navigating and obtaining services that allow elderly and disabled individuals to remain safely and independently in their homes. The free workshop, titled “Long-Term Care in 2026” will…

WDOM was honored to attend the Black Women’s Political Caucus Gala on October 16 to support an organization that encourages greater participation of black women in all phases of the political process and to support causes and issues that advance the socio-economic and political position of women and minorities.