Able News

In our latest issue, we recognize the legacy of NYC disability advocate Marvin Wasserman, shine a spotlight on advocacy tools and resources, share disability culture updates, and so much more. And, you might notice something new: our website! Check out our brand new online home and read our November issue here: https://lnkd.in/e66hS63v (Image description: At the top is the logo for Able News at The Viscardi Center, with a blue and white icon of a wheelchair user reaching for a star. Below is text that reads "The November digital issue of Able News is now live!" Under the text is an image of the front page of the November issue, with the headline "Marvin Wasserman: Leaving a Legacy in New York City.'" The full graphic is bordered by blue and yellow geometric shapes.)

📢 Your Voice Matters: Join a Focus Group on Disability Services! 📢 NYAIL is proud to support Independence Care System’s initiative to gather valuable insights from New Yorkers with physical disabilities. This statewide focus group is an opportunity to share your experiences with healthcare, access to services, and care coordination, all with the goal of creating a fairer, more accessible system for all. 🗓 When: November and December 💻 Where: Online via Zoom 💵 Compensation: $50 gift card for participation Your input can make a real difference! Click the link here, https://lnkd.in/ekRbSFSe, to register and indicate your availability. For questions, contact besa.belliu@icsny.org or call 646-581-7104. Alt Text: Image has dark teal back ground. In the top left and bottom right corners are golden yellow arrows pointing towards the center of graphic. Title heading reads Share Insights. Centered on the image is a gif of 3 clipart figures shoulder to shoulder with a flashing lightbulb above their heads. Below gif text reads, Help Shape a Healthier Future for New Yorkers with Disabilities. Complete Short Questionnaire. The NYAIL house icon logo is found on the bottom left corner.

Looking for fun weekend plans on Long Island? Don't miss the incredible line-up of models, performers and artists at the John's Crazy Socks Fashion and Art Show. Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: Walt Whitman Shops Admission: FREE Many organizations are collaborating to present this Fashion and Art Show. Models will come from John’s Crazy Socks, Special Olympics New York, The Viscardi Center, the Spirit of Huntington Art Center, Inc. and Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE). Musicians from FREE will perform. The Spirit of Huntington Art Center is organizing the Art Show and will display works from artists from FREE, the Viscardi Center, John’s Crazy Socks and the Art Center. Sponsors include TD Bank, Catholic Health, the The Townwide Fund Of Huntington, AHRC, the Viscardi Center and the Spirit of Huntington Art Center. (Image shares details of event highlighted in post text, and features photos of diverse models with different disabilities.)

We're excited to be at the Accessible Community, Culture, and Technology Fair at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library! Come visit us, along with lots of other booths from educational, employment, advocacy, arts, recreation, technology, and support organizations. (Image description: Able News team member Wendy, who is at a table with copies of our newspaper, speaking with an event attendee in a crowded room.)

In the wake of two major hurricanes, it remains crucial for people with disabilities to be prepared for climate disasters. As writer Kieran Kern reminds us in our October issue, "Our best chance to survive and thrive is to prepare ourselves." Read the full article on emergency preparedness on page 5 of our October issue: https://lnkd.in/eixTPemd (Image description: A person working on a checklist in front of a table covered in emergency supplies.)

Did you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month? The Katz Institute for Women's Health has helpful tips and insights to stay on top of your health and learn which breast cancer screening guidelines are right for you. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eX4hAJMH (Image description: A row of diverse women in pink shirts with breast cancer awareness ribbons.)

As summer turns to autumn, we’re turning the pages on the next issue of Able News! Our October issue is brimming with original reporting on an array of topics. Get the scoop on the new Museum of Disability History set to open on Long Island at The Viscardi Center. Learn more about the October observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM). Meet two incredible Paralympic gold medal winners. Be informed about voting accessibility as Election Day approaches. This latest issue has all that, and so much more! Read, share, and subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/eixTPemd (Image description: At the top is the logo for Able News at The Viscardi Center, with a blue and white icon of a wheelchair user reaching for a star. Below is text that reads "The October digital issue of Able News is now live!" Under the text is an image of the front page of the October issue, with the headline "New Museum of Disability History Set to Open on Long Island.'" The full graphic is bordered by blue and yellow geometric shapes.)

Meet Long Island-based entrepreneur Eric Ryan, founder of Trippr, which offers wheelchair accessible transportation in the tri-state area! Learn more about Eric's journey in our September issue of Able News: https://lnkd.in/eixTPemd Image description: Eric, a power wheelchair user, is wearing a Trippr shirt. He is in front of one of Trippr's accessible vans.

National Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW) is here! DVRW is all about amplifying voices, raising awareness, and making sure our democracy is inclusive of every single voice. Your vote is your power—let’s make it count! We'll be sharing resources, events, and daily action items all week long! Disability Voting Rights Week is made possible by the hard work of hundreds of disabled organizers and allies across the country, and with the support of our 2024 DVRW National Partners: The Arc, Disability Belongs, EveryLibrary Institute, National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities, New Disabled South, National Federation of the Blind, State Voices, VoteRiders, and the National Coalition for Latinxs with Disabilities, which translated the DVRW materials into Spanish. Thank you to our sponsors! Every vote matters, and when we come together, we can ensure that voting is accessible for ALL. Let’s work together, take action, and REV UP! for an accessible election season. Join us all week long to continue the fight for equality at the polls. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gZ2Sqc4i #NDVRW2024 #DisabilityVoting #REVUP #AccessibilityMatters #EveryVoteCounts #Inclusion #EqualRights #DisabilityAdvocacy #VoterEmpowerment

Are you an entrepreneur with a disability? If so, don't miss out on this free virtual educational opportunity with the Disability Entrepreneurship Institute at The Viscardi Center and the Hofstra University Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Learn more about what your customers want and need. Register now for the fall workshops, starting October 15. https://lnkd.in/eKpcWueG