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	Disability Community Resource Network Visit the NYC Disability Community Resource Network - a new online search tool for New Yorkers who want to find organizations that support people with disabilities. Search for organizations by a variety of categories and by location. These resources can help in achieving greater independence, as well as assisting in furthering your education, achieving employment, and many other things that can enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities. Find an organization


	NYC & Company and Sports Commission Launch New Online Resource Guide for People with Disabilities NYC & Company CEO George Fertitta, New York City Sports Commissioner Kenneth Podziba and Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities Commissioner Matthew Sapolin today announced the creation of the online edition of Exercise Your Ability: The Ultimate Guide to Sports and Recreation for People with Disabilities. Read the press release


	World Champion New York Yankees Ticker-Tape Parade and Ceremony Information Mayor Bloomberg announced last night at Yankee Stadium that New York City will host a ticker-tape parade in honor of the 2009 World Series Champion New York Yankees on Friday, November 6, 2009. The parade will begin on Broadway at Battery Place at 11:00 AM and continue northbound up the Canyon of Heroes to Chambers Street. The parade will be followed by a ceremony at City Hall Plaza, at which the Mayor will present the Yankees with Keys to the City. *A viewing area for people with disabilities will be located at Broadway and Park Row. It will be on the pedestrian island that is across from the southern tip of City Hall Park.*


	Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Sapolin Host Reception in Honor of 19th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities Commissioner Matthew Sapolin, today honored seven organizations and individuals that have made significant contributions to increasing accessibility for people with disabilities at a Gracie Mansion reception celebrating the 19th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Read the press release


	NYC Green Carts The NYC Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene is about to establish new waiting lists for those people interested in securing a permit to sell fresh fruits and vegetables in designated areas of New York City. Under the law signed by the Mayor, disabled veterans, disabled persons and non-disabled veterans are considered "preference groups" and would secure a better waiting list position than those not so qualified. Interested individuals can obtain this information by calling 311, by picking up a packet at the Licensing Center at 42 Broadway, 5th floor, New York, NY 10004 or by accessing the NYC Green Cart website. Learn more


	Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) DMD is a large-scale national effort to promote career development for students and jobseekers with disabilities through hands on career exploration, one-on-one job shadowing, and to promote an inclusive workplace. Become a mentor or mentee. Click here to learn how to get involved. Learn more


	DOT unveils talking kiosk at Whitehall Ferry Group shot with from left to right: Susan Meeker, Executive Director SIILC; Robert Piccolo, AIA, Deputy Commissioner MOPD; Matthew Sapolin, Commissioner, MOPD; Ron Melicar, Executive Director, SBS; James DeSimone, Chief Operating Officer, DOT; Gale A. Brewer, Councilwoman, Chair, Technology in Government; Dr. Gourgey, Director, Baruch College (CCVIP) Roseanne Caruana, Director, DOT (red folder) looks on as Steven Landau, Touch Graphics; demonstrates kiosk Read the press release


	Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities Commemorates National Disability Mentoring Day and National Disability Employment Awareness Month Read the press release


	Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Sapolin Host Reception in Honor of 18th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) Commissioner Matthew Sapolin, today hosted a reception at Gracie Mansion to celebrate the 18th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Signed in1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act has fostered independence, empowerment and inclusion for millions of Americans. Read the press release


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Disability Rent Increase Exemption Program Information

Accessible Dispatch Program Information

Download flyer on Accessible Dispatch Program (in pdf)

NYC Green Carts

Ready New York
Ready New York for Seniors & People with Disabilities (in pdf) addresses the added challenges emergencies can present for seniors and people with disabilities living in New York City.

DTV Publications

DTV Converter Quick Start Guide

Access New York - a NYC.GOV webguide to accessing City Services

Official Accessibility Guide

A VISION OF NYC: Broadening Perspectives 2008 - 2009, Arts Calendar
(in PDF)

Disability Mentoring Day 2009

Disability Mentoring Day: Financial Media Seminar (in PDF)

Disability Mentoring Day 2009 Mentor Training Letter (in PDF)

Disability Mentoring Day 2009 Orientation Sessions (in PDF)

Disability Mentoring Day 2009 Flyer (in PDF)

Disability Mentoring Day 2009 Invite (in PDF)

MTA Accessible Trip Planner