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|   For information on the Disability Rent Increase Exemption program, CLICK HEREFor Information About the Accessible Dispatch Program, CLICK HEREFor Information Regarding Accessible Polling Places CLICK HERE | |
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| Disability Mentoring Day - October 15, 2008
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| Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Sapolin Host Reception in Honor of 18th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act
HONOREES: Starting from left Ken Struve, Executive Director of City Access New York Matthews Sapolin, Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Louise Mirrer, President/CEO of NYHS Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor Tom Finkelpearl, Executive Director of the Queens Museum of Art Russ Cusick, Vice President of Human Resources at Swiss Post Solutions Edith Prentiss, VP of Legislative Affairs, DIA Read the press release | |
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|  DOT Unveils Talking Kiosk to Aid Disabled Ferry Passengers New York City Transportation Commissioner Sadik-Khan, Small Business Services Commissioner Walsh, Mayor's Office of People with Disabilities Commissioner Sapolin, Staten Island Borough President Molinaro and Councilwoman Brewer today unveiled a "Talking Kiosk" that will help direct disabled passengers in the St. George Ferry Terminal on Staten Island. The Talking Kiosk is the first in a City-owned building. Read the press release | |
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| TLC Completes Auction of 63 Independent Accessible New York City Taxicab Medallions The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) today successfully auctioned 63 new taxicab medallions earmarked for use with wheelchair accessible vehicles. This will bring to 144 the number of New York City taxicabs capable of offering ramp entry service to wheelchair users. Read the press release (in PDF) | |
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| Mayor Bloomberg Hosts Reception Honoring 17th Anniversary of the Passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act Mayor Bloomberg today celebrated the 17th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a reception at Gracie Mansion. Signed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act is a landmark civil rights law which has fostered independence, empowerment and inclusion for millions of Americans. Read the press release | |
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| City Installs Beach Mats for the Disabled Wading into the summer waters has gotten a bit easier for the disabled and elderly at four city beaches. The Department of Parks and Recreation this morning announced the installation of specially designed mats that give them better access to the sand and water. Read more | |
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| Sports Commissioner Podziba and Acting Transportation Commissioner Bergtraum Welcome the Commerce Bank Five Boro Bike Tour On May 6, New York City Sports Commissioner Kenneth J. Podziba and Acting Transportation Commissioner Judy Bergtraum welcome the 30th annual Commerce Bank Five Boro Bike Tour to the streets of New York City. The Commerce Bank Five Boro Bike Tour is the largest recreational cycling event in the United States. This exciting tour, that is expected to attract some 32,000 cyclists, involves a leisurely ride on traffic-free roads throughout all five of New York City's boroughs. Read the press release | |
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| Mayor Bloomberg, Department for the Aging and United States Postal Service Detail New Carrier Alert Program Mayor Bloomberg today announced New York City's new Carrier Alert Program, which trains United States Postal Service letter carriers to identify signs of distress among seniors and people with disabilities and quickly connect them with social services through the City's Department for the Aging. Read the press release | |
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| Mayor Bloomberg and NYCHA Chairman Hernandez Announce That Section 8 Voucher List Will Open for First Time in Twelve Years Mayor Bloomberg and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Chairman Tino Hernandez today announced the availability of 22,000 new Section 8 housing vouchers for very low-income families seeking affordable housing in New York City. Because of the availability of new vouchers, NYCHA’s Section 8 voucher waiting list will reopen for the first time in 12 years. Read the press release | |
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| Mayor Bloomberg Signs Four Bills Promoting The Use of Clean-Air, Accessible Taxicabs And For-Hire Vechicles Read the press release | |
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| Mayor Bloomberg Appoints Matthew P. Sapolin to the Rank of Commissioner at a Reception Honoring 16th Anniversary of the Passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced that Executive Director of the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities Matthew P. Sapolin is being promoted to Commissioner. This announcement was made as Mayor Bloomberg hosted a reception at Gracie Mansion in celebration of the 16th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Learn More | |
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 The NYSE highlights National Disability Employment Awareness Month In honor of the occasion, Matthew Sapolin, Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, rang the Opening Bell. Watch the Video |
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Ready New York Access New York - a NYC.GOV webguide to accessing City Services ACCESS New York - a Guide to Accessible Travel in NYC (in PDF) A VISION OF NYC: Broadening Perspectives 2008 - 2009, Arts Calendar |
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Disability Mentoring Day 2008 DMD 2008 Mentor Training Letter (in PDF) |
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