**This podcast was recorded March 20, 2023** DRNY Senior Staff Attorney, Jessica Richwalder, Esq. discusses work from home as a reasonable accommodation, how to submit a request to your employer, and the steps needed to file a complaint if your request is denied. *Show Notes* Fact Sheet-"Reasonable Accommodation for Employment": https://www.dropbox.com/s/6yb8qunnu5d3dxs/reasonable-accommodation-employment.pdf?dl=0 Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL int...
May 22, 2024•32 min•Season 7Ep. 10
**This podcast was recorded April 6, 2021** DRNY's CAP & PABSS program Director and Chair of the Committee on Advancing Racial Equality (C.A.R.E.), Erica Molina, Esq., is joined by Marc Fliedner, Esq., DRNY's PATBI & PAIMI program Director, to discuss what we can do as allies for the Asian and Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Ch...
May 08, 2024•23 min•Season 7Ep. 9
**This encore episode was recorded on March 21, 2022 ** Zoe Gross, the Director of Advocacy at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), discusses the organization's mission, its resources, and the importance of preferred language for the autism community. **Show Notes** autisticadvocacy.org "Crisis in our Communities: Racial Disparities in Community Living": https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolkits/disparities/ "For Whose Benefit?: Evidence, Ethics, and Effectiveness of Autism Intervention...
Apr 24, 2024•22 min•Season 7Ep. 8
Mandie McGinnis, the EmpowHer Roc+ coordinator at the Disability EmpowHer Network, discusses the importance of community engagement, support, and mentorship to empower girls & women with disabilities. Show Notes: Disability EmpowHer Network: https://www.disabilityempowhernetwork.org/ Disability EmpowHer Network programs: https://www.disabilityempowhernetwork.org/programs Disability EmpowHer Network resources: https://www.disabilityempowhernetwork.org/resources Follow the Disability EmpowHer ...
Apr 10, 2024•43 min•Season 7Ep. 7
**ENCORE: This podcast was recorded on March 13, 2023 ** Renowned disability rights advocate and Associate Professor at Stony Brook University, Brooke Ellison, PhD., discusses her journey as an activist, the importance of inclusivity and accessibility, and her latest memoir “ Look Both Ways ”. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Brooke Ellison. *Show Notes* https://www.brookeellison.com/ https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/bioethics/people/ellison.php Memoirs & Other Publications: "Loo...
Mar 27, 2024•57 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Mary Fashik- disability rights activist, author, public speaker, and workshop facilitator- discusses her evolving advocacy in the digital space, the harms of online harassment and bullying, and how the community can provide a platform for constructive conversations. Show Notes: The Politics of Disability : https://thepoliticsofdisability.buzzsprout.com/1771229 Upgrade Accessibility: https://www.upgradeaccessibility.com/ Pride Our Way: https://prideourway.com/about/ Adventurous Adeline: https://a...
Mar 13, 2024•32 min•Season 7Ep. 5
DRNY's PAAT, PAIR, and PAVA program director, Christy Asbee, Esq., discusses the accessibility requirements for snow & ice removal in New York State. Show Notes: DRNY Fact Sheets: https://www.drny.org/page/emergency-preparedness-128.html Email DRNY at [email protected] FEMA resources: Snow Assistance- https://www.dhses.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/11/fact-sheet-for-fema-public-assistance-snow-events.pdf Be Prepared for a Winter Storm- https://community.fema.gov/ProtectiveActions/s/article/...
Feb 28, 2024•27 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Shelby Edwards, the CEO, Founder, and Lead Coordinator of Inclusive Communication Services (ICS), discusses the importance of accessibility in media, ICS’s services and mission, and how accessibility formatting is being integrated in video publication today. Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY . ( The views, infor...
Feb 14, 2024•37 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Janie Mejias, the U.S. Organizer for Women Enabled International (WEI), discusses her advocacy work for the rights of women with disabilities, the intersectionality of feminism and disability, and WEI’s mission & resources. This episode was made possible thanks to a generous grant from The New York Bar Foundation. **Show Notes** - Women Enabled International: https://womenenabled.org/ - U.S. Gender and Disability Justice Alliance https://womenenabled.org/alliance/ - Generation Equality Forum...
Jan 31, 2024•42 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Executive Director, Tim Clune, Esq., discusses DRNY's goals for the upcoming year. *Show Notes* How to Improve Early Voting Accessibility in New York State DRNY Fact Sheets: https://www.drny.org/page/fact-sheets-36.html Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY . ( The views, information, or opinions expressed during th...
Jan 17, 2024•15 min•Season 7Ep. 1
DRNY's Executive Director, Tim Clune, Esq., shares Disability Rights New York's 2023 highlights and advocacy successes. **Show Notes** DRNY Secures Settlement Agreement for Text to 911 In Nassau County: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2vw86z2bc0x4f99/111%20-%20So%20Ordered%20Stipulation%20of%20Settlement.pdf?dl=0 Landmark Decision by US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Ensuring all protections under IDEA remain with the students after the age of 18-21: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Landma...
Dec 06, 2023•32 min•Season 6Ep. 24
**ENCORE: This podcast was recorded on March 8, 2022 ** Jackie John, VR-Program Manager at the Seneca Nation Training & Employment Resource Center, discusses the mission of the Seneca Nation Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR) program and the services it provides. *Show Notes* https://sni.org/ https://sni.org/community-services/terc/ https://www.facebook.com/senecamedia https://twitter.com/TheSenecaNation Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL inter...
Nov 22, 2023•11 min•Season 6Ep. 23
Kirsten Sweeney, Accessibility & Inclusion Manager at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, discusses the importance and growing need for accessibility coordination positions in the workplace, their career path, and future steps required to improve inclusion & equity for the disability community in the arts. Show Notes: Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum: https://www.cooperhewitt.org/ Cooper Hewitt Verbal Description Tours: https://www.cooperhewitt.org/event-category/accessi...
Nov 08, 2023•41 min•Season 6Ep. 22
**ENCORE: This podcast was recorded May 17, 2022 ** Marie Dagenais-Lewis, the Operations Manager at Diversability, discusses the Diversability Leadership Collective and its community that fosters meaningful connections and offers resources & opportunities to help accelerate disability leadership and influence. *Resources* Diversability Leadership Collective: https://diversability.mn.co/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Diversability Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diversability Twitter: https:...
Oct 25, 2023•34 min•Season 6Ep. 21
For a featured episode of "The Director's Chair," DRNY's Executive Director, Tim Clune, Esq. welcomes board member, Lisa Barone, to discuss her work at OverIt, her history with Disability Rights New York, and her experience with accessibility accommodations. **SHOW NOTES* https://overit.com/ What Stuttering Taught Me (TEDxAlbany, 2011): https://tedxalbany.org/talks/2011-talks/lisa-barone/ Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanis...
Oct 11, 2023•50 min•Season 6Ep. 20
DRNY’s PAIMI & PATBI program director, Marc Fliedner, Esq., and staff attorney, Alyssa Galea, Esq., discuss advocacy strategies to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities in emergency preparedness and response. *SHOW NOTES* “Never About Us Without Us” webinar series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLzJi1Q5gR5sZtPbUSMwAfwc Webinar resource library: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3e7knpjj417fplz/Session%20Resources.pdf?dl=0 Support the show To view the video of this episod...
Sep 27, 2023•51 min•Season 6Ep. 19
**This encore episode was recorded on March 22, 2022 ** Rose Ewald, a self-advocate and PhD student in the Public Health Education department at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, discusses health equity for people with disabilities and ableism as a social determinant of health (SDOH). Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8...
Sep 13, 2023•23 min•Season 6Ep. 18
Half Access treasurer, TJ Hayes, and board member, Valerie Kraft, discuss accessibility requirements and inclusion for live music events. *Show Notes* Half Access: https://halfaccess.org/# “Disabled People to the Front”: https://halfaccess.org/disabled-people-to-the-front/ Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY . ( T...
Aug 30, 2023•55 min•Season 6Ep. 17
**This encore episode was recorded on March 21, 2022 ** Zoe Gross, the Director of Advocacy at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), discusses the mission of the organization, its resources, and the importance of preferred language. **Show Notes** autisticadvocacy.org "Crisis in our Communities: Racial Disparities in Community Living": https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolkits/disparities/ "For Whose Benefit?: Evidence, Ethics, and Effectiveness of Autism Interventions": https://autistic...
Aug 16, 2023•22 min•Season 6Ep. 16
**This encore episode was recorded on March 1, 2022 ** Director, Gearóid Dolan, and Associate Producer, Jessica Murray, discuss their film, "The Biggest Obstacle," and the importance of public transportation accessibility. **Show Notes** "The Biggest Obstacle": https://thebiggestobstacle.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theBiggestObstacle https://www.instagram.com/thebiggestobstacle/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15084766/ Click here to see the full film on Tubi TV: https://tubitv.com/movies/637590/...
Aug 02, 2023•39 min•Season 6Ep. 15
Bela Gaytán, a Technical Instructional Designer at a tech startup and a DEIA consultant to NASA Astrophysics discusses linguistic ableism as an equity barrier within our communities and how using inclusive language can enact societal and cultural change. *Show Notes* https://www.belagaytan.com/ "Embracing the Power of Inclusive Language": https://www.belagaytan.com/embracing-the-power-of-inclusive-language/ Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpreta...
Jul 19, 2023•49 min•Season 6Ep. 14
Jessie Wusthoff, a DEI consultant with a focus on disabilities , and Mary Fashik , creator and host of The Politics of Disability podcast, discuss the history & sociological evolution of linguistic ableism and the harms of ableist structures within our society today. *Show Notes* The Politics of Disability podcast: https://thepoliticsofdisability.buzzsprout.com/ Intersections Lost: Two Intertwined Histories of Oppression: https://medium.com/@jessiewusthoff/intersections-lost-two-intertwined-...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 13
Founder of Equal Opportunities for Students , Elijah Armstrong, discusses the Heumann-Armstrong Educational Awards and advocacy for equal access in education. *Show Notes* Heumann-Armstrong Educational Awards : https://www.lls.edu/coelhocenter/heumann-armstrongeducationalawards/?fbclid=IwAR28khjodNS2d4kfvPfj4GZhifkNaPLdetYlPlcn6QxEhjcEjjdrVudIaOM Applications are open from May 15th, 2023 until July 16th, 2023. Equal Opportunities for Students: http://www.equalopportunitiesforstudents.org/ Equal ...
Jun 21, 2023•33 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Jara Barrett, Esq., staff attorney at Disability Rights New York, discusses traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and available services & accommodations in New York State. *Show Notes* TBI Medicaid Waiver Program: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1111.pdf Nursing Home Transition & Diversion (NHTD) Medicaid Waiver Program: https://www.health.ny.gov/facilities/long_term_care/nhtd/ My SSA: https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwyLGjBhDKARIsAFRNgW8tA33-qKf0PtQB0gixnsVclPWBtssyrbHljAXRD...
Jun 07, 2023•25 min•Season 6Ep. 11
John Robinson, CEO of Our Ability, Inc., discusses current trends and developments in technology and its relationship to accessibility for the disability community. *Show Notes* Our Ability, Inc. : https://www.ourability.com/ Overit Media: https://overit.com/ Section 508 Compliance: https://www.ny.gov/accessibility ADA Guidance on Website Accessibility: https://www.ada.gov/resources/web-guidance/ Why Accessibility in Software Development Matters : https://adevait.com/software/accessibility-in-so...
May 24, 2023•32 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Producer, Frank Petka, and featured performer, Nick Fergus– better known as “Nick Lightning”– discuss their documentary Nick Lightning (2021), upcoming developments, and the importance of disability representation & inclusion in media . *Show Notes* "Nick Lightning" trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp0Wt2MuUk4 Follow Nick Lightning on Facebook! (@NickLightining): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015960068849 To request a Q&A or screening, contact producer Frank Petka at...
May 10, 2023•47 min•Season 6Ep. 9
DRNY Senior Staff Attorney, Jessica Richwalder, Esq. discusses work from home as a reasonable accommodation, how to submit a request to your employer, and the steps needed to file a complaint if your request is denied. *Show Notes* Fact Sheet-"Reasonable Accommodation for Employment": https://www.dropbox.com/s/6yb8qunnu5d3dxs/reasonable-accommodation-employment.pdf?dl=0 Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit ...
Apr 26, 2023•32 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Co-founder and New York Director of the ReelAbilities Film Festival, Isaac Zablocki, discusses the mission and goals of the festival, the importance of equity in arts & media, and shares information for the upcoming New York event. *Show Notes* Website: https://reelabilities.org/newyork Summit: https://reelabilities.org/summit Festival and Summit Passes: https://rffny2023.eventive.org/passes/buy Link to all virtual films: https://watch.eventive.org/rffny2023 Live event schedule: https://reel...
Apr 12, 2023•47 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Renowned disability rights advocate and Associate Professor at Stony Brook University, Brooke Ellison, PhD., discusses her journey as an activist, the importance of inclusivity and accessibility, and her latest memoir “ Look Both Ways ”. *Show Notes* https://www.brookeellison.com/ https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/bioethics/people/ellison.php Memoirs & Other Publications: "Look Both Ways" (2021) : https://www.brookeellison.com/look-both-ways "Miracles Happen" (2002): https://www.amazon.com/...
Mar 29, 2023•57 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Jermaine Greaves, the founder of Black Disabled Lives Matter (BDLM) and creative behind the brand “Not Like the Other Kids”, discusses the mission and development of BDLM, his experience as an activist, and his work for brands and events. *Show Notes* Follow Jermaine: Website: https://jermainegreaves.com/ Twitter: @Jermainesay -- https://twitter.com/Jermainesay?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Instagram: @jermainegreaves - https://www.instagram.com/jermainegreaves/?hl=en Ti...
Mar 15, 2023•20 min•Season 6Ep. 5
