Claim that the MTA's June 27th Service Cuts Violate Americans With Disabilities Act and Disproportionately Impact Mobility- Impaired New Yorkers BROOKLYN, N.Y., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, plaintiffs RueZalia Watkins, Anthony Trocchia, and Clara Reiss, all people who are unable to travel long distances on their own or make use of the subway system because of their mobility impairments, along with Disabled In Action of Metropolitan New York and The Brooklyn Center for the Independence of the Disabled Inc., both non- profit agencies that advocate on behalf of disabled New Yorkers, filed suit against the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) and New York City Transit (NYCT). They are challenging cuts to the City's bus system and its complementary paratransit system that leave ...
Here are this week's volunteer needs in the Yakima Valley: MEALS ON WHEELS: Meals on Wheels is looking for drivers to deliver meals one hour per week to homebound people in Granger, Selah, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Wapato and Yakima. This program offers mileage reimbursement to its drivers. Help promote the dignity and independence of the disabled, the elderly and other homebound persons by delivering nutritious meals.
To: State Desk Contact: Bill Ferris or David Irwin, 518-434-4194 (AARP); Jim Kosakoski of NYSACRA, 518-449-7551; Margi Trapani of the Center for Independence of the Disabled, 212-674-2300 ext 130; Denise Soffel, Ph.D., of the Community Service Society, 212-614-5308; Deane Beebe of the Medicare Rights Center, 212-204-6219; Trilby de Jung of the Empire Justice Center, 585-454-6500 x8
... held that petitioners were not actually disabled under subsection (A) of the disability definition ... Council on Disability, Toward Independence 10 (1986). It explained that the estimates of the ...
FAIRBORN -- Wright State University officials who work closely with disabled students say establishing independence often is the key to success. Jeff Vernooy, director of WSU's disability services, said many disabled students come to school from homes where they rely on parents or aides. Part of the university experience is to break that dependence.
An active, respected Hyde Park resident until his death in 1999, [Lester J. Dugas] was on the board of directors of Hyde Park Bank and Trust, chairing its executive committee; a member of the Southeast Chicago Com- mission and the Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference, board chair of Provident Hospital and for 30 years a director of Children's Memorial Hospital. He was an active in St. Paul the Redeemer Episcopal Church. In his distinguished professional ufe, he was the first African American senior manager at Commonwealth Edison (now ComEd) where he worked for 35 years. At his retirement, he had risen to division vice president. Don't Dis Your Ability, a "shout out" to people who are disabled, supports DHS' Division of Rehabilitation Services and its many programs designed to increase...
... many programs designed to increase independence and productivity. More than 70 wheelchair users, m...
Service dogs work hard to give disabled owners a sense of independence Morgan looks like a typical golden retriever. Come to the door, and he'll greet you with a toy or kitchen towel, wagging his tail. The dog is quick to sniff out amiable pups and human pals. But once he puts on his vest, he's all business.
... social confidence, self-esteem, independence and social identity among physically disabled comp...
Rich Blakley recalled Andrew Graham's generosity and fun-loving spirit during a blustery MU football game. Blakley, who serves as executive director of the Disabled Citizens Alliance for Independence, was too cold to continue watching the game at the stadium. So Andrew Graham took him back to his van, cranked up the heat and turned on the radio.
As Lester "Lec" Mohler talked with a caller needing a piece of medical equipment, Joan Mohler looked quickly through a binder of business records to see whether and when the needed equipment might be available. It was the beginning of another day at Give Inc., or Giving Independence Via used Equipment, a nonprofit organization started by the Mohlers as a retirement project almost a decade ago. Give Inc. provides donated, reconditioned durable medical equipment to individuals with short- or long-term disabilities to increase their physical independence. The program serves disabled persons of all ages who might be uninsured or underinsured and unable to purchase the medical equipment they need.
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