Disabled In Action of Metropolitan New York

Disabled In Action of Metropolitan New York We're a civil rights organization that has been fighting for equality for people with disabilities since 1970.

DIA,
a civil rights organization committed to ending
discrimination against people with disabilities —
all disabilities and fighting to eliminate the barriers that prevent us from enjoying full equality in American society.

Thank you Alice Wong for your lifetime of tireless advocacy for the disability community. Alice dedicated her life to th...
11/18/2025

Thank you Alice Wong for your lifetime of tireless advocacy for the disability community. Alice dedicated her life to the cause of disability justice and left behind a legacy of brilliant work that will carry our movement forward into the future. May she rest in power and let us never forget her powerful last words, “Don’t let the bastards grind you down!”♿️❤️‍🔥

10/19/2025

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10/19/2025

⚠️ Federal Education Cuts Are Abandoning Students with Disabilities ⚠️

As the government shutdown stretches on, 466 employees of the U.S. Department of Education were fired. This includes nearly all department staff responsible for roughly $15 billion in special education funding and more than 250 employees at the Office of Civil Rights.

Without adequate staff, parents will fight battles alone—with no backup when their kids don’t get what they need. And it’s the students themselves who will suffer most with fewer services, worse support, and futures cut short.

Now more than ever, we need our elected officials to hear from the thousands of families who have benefited from special education services.

👉 Add your name today to demand that Congress reverse these devastating firings and protect the rights of students with disabilities:
https://secure.everyaction.com/tb2b4SUPA0aEKZ8A1BfwQg2

10/19/2025

Make sure you register for INCLUDElive's Spotlight on Mediation! Do you have questions about Mediation Agreements, but have never asked them? INCLUDEnyc and Ally Chemtob, Esq., Mediation Coordinator, Westchester Rockland Bronx Mediation Center of CLUSTER Community Services, are here to provide all the answers you need to know. Together, we will review an agreement that includes each point agreed upon, the responsible person, and a timeframe for completing actions.
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10/19/2025

Lincoln Center Presents- San Juan Hill: A New York Story by Etienne Charles

Caption will be shown on October 23, 2025

Created by composer Etienne Charles, San Juan Hill: A New York Story is an immersive multimedia creation that celebrates a vital chapter of New York's past. Through music, visuals, and first-person accounts, this powerful work shines a light on the historic communities of the area where Lincoln Center stands today. Blending diverse musical styles—including ragtime, jazz, stride piano, swing, blues, mambo, paseo, Antillean waltz, calypso, funk, disco, and Hip-Hop—with historical film and compelling narratives, the work showcases the myriad cultures that migrants brought to New York from the American South and the Caribbean. Featuring Etienne Charles & Creole Soul, Frost Symphony Orchestra and special guests, this piece is a testament to the enduring spirit and forgotten stories of a community that helped shape the city's cultural landscape.

Commissioned by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Note: The 2022 premiere of this work was co-presented by Lincoln Center and the New York Philharmonic, performed by Etienne Charles & Creole Soul and the New York Philharmonic, and created in collaboration with a range of artists and academics, including Carl Hancock Rux, Elena Pinderhughes, DJ Logic, playwright Eljon Wardally, video artist Maya Cozier, graffiti/visual artist Wicked GF (Gary Fritz), visual artist Bayete Ross Smith, and historian Julia Foulkes, among others.

10/19/2025

Join ACB in urging Congress to support the Blind Americans Return to Work Act!

Today, Americans who are blind receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) face an unfair “earnings cliff” — if they earn just a bit too much, their benefits are cut off completely. This system discourages people from working and limits economic independence.

The Blind Americans Return to Work Act would replace the cliff with a fair, gradual reduction in benefits. This model would empower people who are blind to pursue meaningful employment without fear of losing all support.

It only takes a minute to ask your members of Congress to support this critical legislation. Send a message today: https://speak4.app/lp/5t01cset/?ts=1759238261

ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs Claire Stanley provides a summary on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/shorts/vERzl5OBRe4

10/19/2025

Event Highlight: National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month Panel

NYU Langone Health and Initiative for Women with Disabilities are hosting a panel discussion featuring leaders in disability advocacy and employment support. Speakers from NYC: ATWORK, BCID, and Community Access will share insights on inclusive employment and community integration.

When: Friday, October 24, 2025
Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
Where: NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, Loeb Auditorium
301 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003

**RSVP:** 212.598.6429

Moderator: Michele Greene
Panelists:
– Khala Haylett, Employment Specialist, NYC: ATWORK
– Elizabeth Valdez, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled (BCID)
– Cynthia Gabriele, LMSW, Program Director at Community Access

10/19/2025

No one should have to navigate the system alone. ICS provides free, Medicaid-covered support for people with chronic conditions or disabilities, care coordination, food, housing, and more. Share ICS today. Email [email protected].

10/19/2025

ADAPT New York: A Spooktacular Fight for Our Lives Event

Join for a Day of Advocacy and Celebration
ADAPT New York invites you to participate in a special event, "Trick or Treat for Our Lives," dedicated to promoting community living and advocacy. The festivities will take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, starting with a lineup at 10:00 AM at the Albany Event Center.

Event Highlights
• Sharing our stories throughout the day
• Meetings focused on “Keys To Community Living Campaign issues
• Energizing rally for change in Accessible Affordable Integrated Housing, Fair and Living Wage for Attendants, and to preserve the right to home and community based services
• Press conference to stop the deadly tricks and provide real time solutions to a brighter future.
• Candlelight vigil supporting the "Keys to Community Living" campaign

This event is designed to raise awareness and support for the "Keys to Community Living" campaign, bringing together advocates, community members, and leaders.

We encourage everyone interested in making a difference to join in for this memorable day.

Interested in Attending?
For more information or to RSVP, please contact:
• Gina Barbara: (516) 318-9460 | [email protected]
• Julie Farrar: (720) 456-5972 | [email protected]

10/19/2025

📣 Last call to submit your film to ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York 2026!

Our extended deadline is one week away. Submit your film by Friday, October 24 at filmfreeway.com/reelabilities

▪️ We are looking for films presenting the lives and stories of disabled individuals and communities (in front or behind the camera)
▪️ We accept features (over 40 min), shorts (up to 40 min), narratives and documentaries from all countries, completed on or after January 2023
▪️ We prioritize films that are made by disabled creators, and that include authentic representations from actors, writers, directors, and crew with lived experiences with disabilities

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The annual NYC Disability Pride Parade was a success! Nothing about us without us! ♿️
10/19/2025

The annual NYC Disability Pride Parade was a success! Nothing about us without us! ♿️

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