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New Yorkers with disabilities had mixed reactions to the accessible absentee ballot option that the state Board of Elections (BOE) implemented for the June 23 primary.

ByEthan Stark-Miller 1Comment

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Jun 2020

Government Justice

Officials and Advocates Agree on Plan to Make June 23 Voting More Accessible

While advocates are happy they won this concession, it only applies to the June 23 primary. A lawsuit to make absentee voting in future elections accessible is ongoing.

ByEthan Stark-Miller 1Comment

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May 2020

Government

Advocates Sue BOE to Make Absentee Voting Accessible for the Primary

The plaintiffs are already seeing some success outside of court, with the BOE passing a resolution to try to make PDF ballots available to some of those who request them…

ByEthan Stark-Miller 0Comments

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Jan 2020

Government

Push for Extending ‘Fair Fares’ Program to the Disabled, Vets

A spokeswoman for the mayor’s office says the city is looking into the possibility of extending Fair Fares to eligible Access-a-Ride customers.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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May 2019

Government

Commuters with Disabilities Sue MTA to Install Elevators During Subway Station Renovations

The lawsuit accuses the MTA of violating the Americans with Disabilities Acts by renovating subway stations without adding elevators.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 2Comments

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Mar 2019

Government

Report Sees Economic Hit from Cuts to Medicaid Program for Aides

The more than 600 fiscal intermediaries statewide allows elderly and disabled people to hire and manage personal assistants. Critics say the governor’s executive budget would cut that number by at…

ByRoshan Abraham 0Comments

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Nov 2018

ARTS and CULTURE Government

City’s Arts Plan is Opening Doors for Artists with Disabilities

They say the mayor’s cultural plan boosted their long-standing efforts to gain recognition and opportunities. They also say the city must make its commitments permanent and more deliberate.

ByDavid Brand 1Comment

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Aug 2018

Government In Depth

Access-A-Ride or ‘Stress-A-Ride?’ MTA Service Needs Overhaul, Users Say

Complaints include drivers who are poorly trained and service that is slow and inefficient, regularly making users late for work and other engagements.

ByGreis Torres

ByNuha Dolby

ByDarius Jankauskas

ByJeanmarie Evelly 22Comments

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Jul 2018

Government In Depth