Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York (CIDNY)
@cidnyinc.bsky.social
We are a non-profit disability organization based in and serving people across NYC. #PWD
Learn more: https://www.cidny.org
Events: https://www.cidny.org/calendar
Support: https://www.cidny.org/donation
Newsletter: https://www.cidny.org/cidny-quick-takes/
Learn more: https://www.cidny.org
Events: https://www.cidny.org/calendar
Support: https://www.cidny.org/donation
Newsletter: https://www.cidny.org/cidny-quick-takes/
CIDNY's Director of Vocational Employment Rehabilitation recently spoke with the Inside Rehabilitation Counseling podcast about the role of Certified Rehabilitation Counselors today, as well as the work that CIDNY does.
Listen here: crccrehabilitationcounseling.buzzsprout.com/2038904/epis...
Listen here: crccrehabilitationcounseling.buzzsprout.com/2038904/epis...
Independent Living Centers with Sara Schacter-Erenburg, CRC - Inside Rehabilitation Counseling
The Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York (CIDNY), founded in 1978, is a Manhattan-based non-profit organization advocating for the civil rights and independence of New Yorkers with disabi...
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January 13, 2026 at 9:59 PM
CIDNY's Director of Vocational Employment Rehabilitation recently spoke with the Inside Rehabilitation Counseling podcast about the role of Certified Rehabilitation Counselors today, as well as the work that CIDNY does.
Listen here: crccrehabilitationcounseling.buzzsprout.com/2038904/epis...
Listen here: crccrehabilitationcounseling.buzzsprout.com/2038904/epis...
We're headed to Albany on February 3 for Lobby Day to discuss bills and legislation that impact people with disabilities, directly with the policy makers. We'll be taking a bus from our Manhattan office.
Will you join us?
More info: www.cidny.org/calendar/
RSVP: forms.office.com/r/c0rSR1Pyem
Will you join us?
More info: www.cidny.org/calendar/
RSVP: forms.office.com/r/c0rSR1Pyem
January 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
We're headed to Albany on February 3 for Lobby Day to discuss bills and legislation that impact people with disabilities, directly with the policy makers. We'll be taking a bus from our Manhattan office.
Will you join us?
More info: www.cidny.org/calendar/
RSVP: forms.office.com/r/c0rSR1Pyem
Will you join us?
More info: www.cidny.org/calendar/
RSVP: forms.office.com/r/c0rSR1Pyem
CIDNY's January 2026 newsletter is out now! Read it here: www.cidny.org/cidny-quick-...
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CIDNY Quick Takes Newsletter
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January 6, 2026 at 8:20 PM
CIDNY's January 2026 newsletter is out now! Read it here: www.cidny.org/cidny-quick-...
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Join us for our next CAN advocacy meeting on Wednesday, January 14, at 1 p.m. as we discuss Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, the impact of cuts to the programs, and primary care coverage.
What: CIDNY CAN advocacy meeting
When: Wednesday, January 14, 1 p.m.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
What: CIDNY CAN advocacy meeting
When: Wednesday, January 14, 1 p.m.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
January 2, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Join us for our next CAN advocacy meeting on Wednesday, January 14, at 1 p.m. as we discuss Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, the impact of cuts to the programs, and primary care coverage.
What: CIDNY CAN advocacy meeting
When: Wednesday, January 14, 1 p.m.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
What: CIDNY CAN advocacy meeting
When: Wednesday, January 14, 1 p.m.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
Are you looking to make an impact before the end of 2025? Consider supporting CIDNY, our work, and your fellow New Yorkers. Your support means the world not only to us, but to everyone we work with and for. Thank you and Happy New Year!
Support here: www.cidny.org/donation/
Support here: www.cidny.org/donation/
Donation
Thank you! Thanks to generous donors like you, we are able to help people with disabilities with urgent health care needs, food support, housing, employment, transportation, and many other essential…
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December 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Are you looking to make an impact before the end of 2025? Consider supporting CIDNY, our work, and your fellow New Yorkers. Your support means the world not only to us, but to everyone we work with and for. Thank you and Happy New Year!
Support here: www.cidny.org/donation/
Support here: www.cidny.org/donation/
CIDNY recently spoke with Public News Service about mental health around the holidays with some tips to offer. You can always reach out to us at 212-674-2300 or [email protected].
Link: app.publicnewsservice.org/story/nys-ex...?
Link: app.publicnewsservice.org/story/nys-ex...?
Public News Service | News in the Public Interest
Public News Service (PNS) is a member-supported news service that advocates journalism in the public interest. PNS's network of state-based news services distribute high quality public interest news…
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December 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
CIDNY recently spoke with Public News Service about mental health around the holidays with some tips to offer. You can always reach out to us at 212-674-2300 or [email protected].
Link: app.publicnewsservice.org/story/nys-ex...?
Link: app.publicnewsservice.org/story/nys-ex...?
New York City! Don't forget to clear sidewalks/pathways and keep street corners and curb cuts clear so that everyone can still navigate the city.
December 26, 2025 at 10:12 PM
New York City! Don't forget to clear sidewalks/pathways and keep street corners and curb cuts clear so that everyone can still navigate the city.
CIDNY’s Dr. Sharon McLennon Wier recently spoke with News 12 about congestion pricing and accessibility in the subway system. We need accessible and reliable transportation, and we need it now. It is required. It is essential.
The full story is here: newyork.news12.com/disability-a...
The full story is here: newyork.news12.com/disability-a...
Disability advocates push for MTA to move forward with accessibility improvements
The MTA is legally required to make 95% of stations accessible by 2055.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
CIDNY’s Dr. Sharon McLennon Wier recently spoke with News 12 about congestion pricing and accessibility in the subway system. We need accessible and reliable transportation, and we need it now. It is required. It is essential.
The full story is here: newyork.news12.com/disability-a...
The full story is here: newyork.news12.com/disability-a...
We recently spoke to Gothamist/WNYC about the issue of broken elevators in residential buildings. People CANNOT be stranded in their own homes.
Link: gothamist.com/news/strande...
Link: gothamist.com/news/strande...
Stranded at home by a broken elevator. NYC lift complaints keep rising.
A Gothamist analysis finds elevator complaints have steadily risen since 2021, especially in the Bronx.
gothamist.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
We recently spoke to Gothamist/WNYC about the issue of broken elevators in residential buildings. People CANNOT be stranded in their own homes.
Link: gothamist.com/news/strande...
Link: gothamist.com/news/strande...
CIDNY’s executive director, Dr. Sharon McLennon Wier recently visited Westchester Community College to speak with the Workforce Development Program. Dr. McLennon Wier spoke to participants about CIDNY, CINDY’s work, employment opportunities, and more.
December 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
CIDNY’s executive director, Dr. Sharon McLennon Wier recently visited Westchester Community College to speak with the Workforce Development Program. Dr. McLennon Wier spoke to participants about CIDNY, CINDY’s work, employment opportunities, and more.
Supporting CIDNY supports your neighbors.
Click the link to support the work that we do. You can also support us by simply sharing this post so people know that we are here as a resource. Thank you.
Support: www.cidny.org/donation/
Click the link to support the work that we do. You can also support us by simply sharing this post so people know that we are here as a resource. Thank you.
Support: www.cidny.org/donation/
December 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Supporting CIDNY supports your neighbors.
Click the link to support the work that we do. You can also support us by simply sharing this post so people know that we are here as a resource. Thank you.
Support: www.cidny.org/donation/
Click the link to support the work that we do. You can also support us by simply sharing this post so people know that we are here as a resource. Thank you.
Support: www.cidny.org/donation/
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Mbacke Thiam, a Housing, Health & Community Organizer at @cidnyinc.bsky.social , speaks on the mistreatment of people with disabilities at NYC Jails and Prisons and calls for the immediate signature of this bill!
December 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Mbacke Thiam, a Housing, Health & Community Organizer at @cidnyinc.bsky.social , speaks on the mistreatment of people with disabilities at NYC Jails and Prisons and calls for the immediate signature of this bill!
Snow has been on the ground for a few days now. Have you encountered any accessibility issues regarding snow removal? Things like icy sidewalks, uncleared path, blocked curb cuts?
December 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Snow has been on the ground for a few days now. Have you encountered any accessibility issues regarding snow removal? Things like icy sidewalks, uncleared path, blocked curb cuts?
We recently spoke with Public News Service about the dire need for nonprofits to be paid on time, why it’s so important, and what could happen.
Link: app.publicnewsservice.org/story/nys-bi...?
Link: app.publicnewsservice.org/story/nys-bi...?
Public News Service | News in the Public Interest
Public News Service (PNS) is a member-supported news service that advocates journalism in the public interest. PNS's network of state-based news services distribute high quality public interest news…
app.publicnewsservice.org
December 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
We recently spoke with Public News Service about the dire need for nonprofits to be paid on time, why it’s so important, and what could happen.
Link: app.publicnewsservice.org/story/nys-bi...?
Link: app.publicnewsservice.org/story/nys-bi...?
CIDNY’s executive director Dr. Sharon McLennon Wier recently spoke with USA Today about the 15-second delay at emergency exits in the NYC subway system, something that is dangerous and can be especially dangerous for people with disabilities.
Link:
Link:
Need the emergency exit? Be prepared to wait 15 seconds in NYC.
A controversial New York City subway pilot program seeks to crack down on fare evasion by putting a delay on some subway emergency exits.
www.usatoday.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
CIDNY’s executive director Dr. Sharon McLennon Wier recently spoke with USA Today about the 15-second delay at emergency exits in the NYC subway system, something that is dangerous and can be especially dangerous for people with disabilities.
Link:
Link:
CIDNY's December 2025 newsletter is out now! Read it here: www.cidny.org/cidny-quick-...
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CIDNY Quick Takes Newsletter
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December 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM
CIDNY's December 2025 newsletter is out now! Read it here: www.cidny.org/cidny-quick-...
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CIDNY's executive director Dr. Sharon McLennon Wier will serve on Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's Committee on Social Services.
www.amny.com/new-york/man...
www.amny.com/new-york/man...
Mamdani transition: Mayor-elect names over 400 advisors across 17 committees ahead of January inauguration | amNewYork
With 38 days until he takes office, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said Monday that he has appointed over 400 people across 17 committees to serve as “critical
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November 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
CIDNY's executive director Dr. Sharon McLennon Wier will serve on Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's Committee on Social Services.
www.amny.com/new-york/man...
www.amny.com/new-york/man...
Join us for our next CAN advocacy meeting on December 10 at 1 p.m. We’ll be discussing accessibility for students with disabilities and advocacy efforts regarding afterschool busing.
What: CIDNY CAN meeting
When: Wed. 12/10, 2025, 1 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom
RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
What: CIDNY CAN meeting
When: Wed. 12/10, 2025, 1 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom
RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Join us for our next CAN advocacy meeting on December 10 at 1 p.m. We’ll be discussing accessibility for students with disabilities and advocacy efforts regarding afterschool busing.
What: CIDNY CAN meeting
When: Wed. 12/10, 2025, 1 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom
RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
What: CIDNY CAN meeting
When: Wed. 12/10, 2025, 1 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom
RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
In case you missed it: NEW REPORT: 60% of the Population at Rikers Is In Need of Mental Health Treatment & Their Length of Stay Is Growing Far Longer Than Other Detained People
RELEASE: New Report on Rikers Island and Mental Health - Katal Center
**PRESS RELEASE** November 19, 2025 Contact: gabriel sayegh, [email protected] | (646) 335 2264 Sarah Monaghan, [email protected]
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November 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
In case you missed it: NEW REPORT: 60% of the Population at Rikers Is In Need of Mental Health Treatment & Their Length of Stay Is Growing Far Longer Than Other Detained People
It's getting cold out there! Did you know there's a program that can help with home energy costs like heating? The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program that helps low-income homeowners and renters heat and cool their homes.
More info: www.nyc.gov/site/hra/hel...
More info: www.nyc.gov/site/hra/hel...
Energy Assistance - HRA
www.nyc.gov
November 19, 2025 at 6:53 PM
It's getting cold out there! Did you know there's a program that can help with home energy costs like heating? The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program that helps low-income homeowners and renters heat and cool their homes.
More info: www.nyc.gov/site/hra/hel...
More info: www.nyc.gov/site/hra/hel...
The folks at Disability Rights New York want to learn more about how you are impacted by delays in getting wheelchair repairs and replacements.
If you would like to share your experience, you can take a short survey at the link below.
If you would like to share your experience, you can take a short survey at the link below.
Wheelchair Repair Questionnaire NYS
Disability Rights New York wants to learn more about how you are impacted by delays in getting wheelchair repairs and replacements.This survey is for people who use wheelchairs and those who provide…
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November 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The folks at Disability Rights New York want to learn more about how you are impacted by delays in getting wheelchair repairs and replacements.
If you would like to share your experience, you can take a short survey at the link below.
If you would like to share your experience, you can take a short survey at the link below.
Free flu vaccines are available next Wednesday, November 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 55 Hanson Place, Room 328, Brooklyn, NY 11217.
Supplies are limited, so people are asked to call (718) 596-0100 to sign up.
Supplies are limited, so people are asked to call (718) 596-0100 to sign up.
November 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Free flu vaccines are available next Wednesday, November 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 55 Hanson Place, Room 328, Brooklyn, NY 11217.
Supplies are limited, so people are asked to call (718) 596-0100 to sign up.
Supplies are limited, so people are asked to call (718) 596-0100 to sign up.
Join us for CIDNY's next Consumer Action Network (CAN) advocacy meeting on Wednesday, November 19, at 1 p.m. We'll be discussing CIDNY's polling site surveys and other election and voting accessibility topics.
Please RSVP in advance at www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
Please RSVP in advance at www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
Microsoft Forms
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November 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Join us for CIDNY's next Consumer Action Network (CAN) advocacy meeting on Wednesday, November 19, at 1 p.m. We'll be discussing CIDNY's polling site surveys and other election and voting accessibility topics.
Please RSVP in advance at www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
Please RSVP in advance at www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All
It’s Election Day! Be sure to get out and vote. Your vote matters and you can make a difference.
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NYC Votes
Meet the candidates, how to cast your ballot, and why your vote matters.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
It’s Election Day! Be sure to get out and vote. Your vote matters and you can make a difference.
Find your polling place and more here:
Find your polling place and more here: