Empire State of Rights

A biweekly podcast produced by Disability Rights New York. "Empire State of Rights" is your source for current topics and trends essential to disability rights advocacy.

Work from Home as a Reasonable Accommodation

**This podcast was recorded March 20, 2023**DRNY Senior Staff Attorney, Jessica Richwalder, Esq. discusses work from home as a reasonable accommodation, how to submit a request to your employer, and the steps needed to file a complaint if your request is denied.*Show Notes*Fact Sheet-"Reasonable Accommodation for Employment": https://www.dropbox.com/s/6yb8qunnu5d3dxs/reasonable-accommodation-employment.pdf?dl=0Support the Show.To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, AS...

05-22
31:49

How to be an Ally for the Asian & AAPI Community

**This podcast was recorded April 6, 2021**DRNY's CAP & PABSS program Director and Chair of the Committee on Advancing Racial Equality (C.A.R.E.), Erica Molina, Esq., is joined by Marc Fliedner, Esq., DRNY's PATBI & PAIMI program Director, to discuss what we can do as allies for the Asian and Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.Support the Show.To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube C...

05-08
22:38

Autistic Self Advocacy Network

**This encore episode was recorded on March 21, 2022 **Zoe Gross, the Director of Advocacy at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), discusses the organization's mission, its resources, and the importance of preferred language for the autism community.**Show Notes**autisticadvocacy.org"Crisis in our Communities: Racial Disparities in Community Living": https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolkits/disparities/"For Whose Benefit?: Evidence, Ethics, and Effectiveness of Autism Interventions"...

04-24
22:03

Empowering Girls and Women with Disabilities

Mandie McGinnis, the EmpowHer Roc+ coordinator at the Disability EmpowHer Network, discusses the importance of community engagement, support, and mentorship to empower girls & women with disabilities.Show Notes:Disability EmpowHer Network: https://www.disabilityempowhernetwork.org/ Disability EmpowHer Network programs: https://www.disabilityempowhernetwork.org/programs Disability EmpowHer Network resources: https://www.disabilityempowhernetwork.org/resources Follow the Disa...

04-10
42:58

“Look Both Ways”: The Power of Storytelling in Disability Rights Activism

**ENCORE: This podcast was recorded on March 13, 2023 ** Renowned disability rights advocate and Associate Professor at Stony Brook University, Brooke Ellison, PhD., discusses her journey as an activist, the importance of inclusivity and accessibility, and her latest memoir “Look Both Ways”.This episode is dedicated to the memory of Brooke Ellison.*Show Notes*https://www.brookeellison.com/https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/bioethics/people/ellison.phpMemoirs & Other Publications:&nbs...

03-27
56:40

Digital Spaces and Disability Rights Advocacy

Mary Fashik- disability rights activist, author, public speaker, and workshop facilitator- discusses her evolving advocacy in the digital space, the harms of online harassment and bullying, and how the community can provide a platform for constructive conversations. Show Notes:The Politics of Disability: https://thepoliticsofdisability.buzzsprout.com/1771229 Upgrade Accessibility: https://www.upgradeaccessibility.com/Pride Our Way: https://prideourway.com/about/ Adventurous Adeline:...

03-13
31:41

New York State Snow and Ice Removal

DRNY's PAAT, PAIR, and PAVA program director, Christy Asbee, Esq., discusses the accessibility requirements for snow & ice removal in New York State.Show Notes:DRNY Fact Sheets: https://www.drny.org/page/emergency-preparedness-128.htmlEmail DRNY at snow@drny.orgFEMA resources:Snow Assistance- https://www.dhses.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/11/fact-sheet-for-fema-public-assistance-snow-events.pdfBe Prepared for a Winter Storm- https://community.fema.gov/ProtectiveActions/s/article/Win...

02-28
26:50

Accessibility in Media

Shelby Edwards, the CEO, Founder, and Lead Coordinator of Inclusive Communication Services (ICS), discusses the importance of accessibility in media, ICS’s services and mission, and how accessibility formatting is being integrated in video publication today.Support the Show.To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, inform...

02-14
37:01

Disability, Feminism, and Bodily Autonomy

Janie Mejias, the U.S. Organizer for Women Enabled International (WEI), discusses her advocacy work for the rights of women with disabilities, the intersectionality of feminism and disability, and WEI’s mission & resources.This episode was made possible thanks to a generous grant from The New York Bar Foundation.**Show Notes**- Women Enabled International: https://womenenabled.org/- U.S. Gender and Disability Justice Alliance https://womenenabled.org/alliance/- Generation Equality F...

01-31
41:58

DRNY Welcomes 2024

Executive Director, Tim Clune, Esq., discusses DRNY's goals for the upcoming year.*Show Notes*How to Improve Early Voting Accessibility in New York StateDRNY Fact Sheets: https://www.drny.org/page/fact-sheets-36.htmlSupport the Show.To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "E...

01-17
15:28

DRNY 2023 Highlights

DRNY's Executive Director, Tim Clune, Esq., shares Disability Rights New York's 2023 highlights and advocacy successes. **Show Notes**DRNY Secures Settlement Agreement for Text to 911 In Nassau County: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2vw86z2bc0x4f99/111%20-%20So%20Ordered%20Stipulation%20of%20Settlement.pdf?dl=0Landmark Decision by US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Ensuring all protections under IDEA remain with the students after the age of 18-21: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Landm...

12-06
32:13

Seneca Nation Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program

**ENCORE: This podcast was recorded on March 8, 2022 **Jackie John, VR-Program Manager at the Seneca Nation Training & Employment Resource Center, discusses the mission of the Seneca Nation Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR) program and the services it provides.*Show Notes*https://sni.org/https://sni.org/community-services/terc/https://www.facebook.com/senecamediahttps://twitter.com/TheSenecaNationSupport the Show.To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpret...

11-22
11:22

Disability & Employment: Roles & Representation in Accessibility Coordination

Kirsten Sweeney, Accessibility & Inclusion Manager at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, discusses the importance and growing need for accessibility coordination positions in the workplace, their career path, and future steps required to improve inclusion & equity for the disability community in the arts. Show Notes:Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum: https://www.cooperhewitt.org/ Cooper Hewitt Verbal Description Tours: https://www.cooperhewitt.org/event-cate...

11-08
41:02

Diversability Leadership Collective

**ENCORE: This podcast was recorded May 17, 2022 **Marie Dagenais-Lewis, the Operations Manager at Diversability, discusses the Diversability Leadership Collective and its community that fosters meaningful connections and offers resources & opportunities to help accelerate disability leadership and influence. *Resources*Diversability Leadership Collective: https://diversability.mn.co/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/DiversabilityFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/diversabilityTwitter: ht...

10-25
33:32

Meet DRNY Board Member, Lisa Barone

For a featured episode of "The Director's Chair," DRNY's Executive Director, Tim Clune, Esq. welcomes board member, Lisa Barone, to discuss her work at OverIt, her history with Disability Rights New York, and her experience with accessibility accommodations.**SHOW NOTES*https://overit.com/ What Stuttering Taught Me (TEDxAlbany, 2011): https://tedxalbany.org/talks/2011-talks/lisa-barone/Support the Show.To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, an...

10-11
50:29

Emergency Preparedness and Response

DRNY’s PAIMI & PATBI program director, Marc Fliedner, Esq., and staff attorney, Alyssa Galea, Esq., discuss advocacy strategies to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities in emergency preparedness and response.*SHOW NOTES*“Never About Us Without Us” webinar series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLzJi1Q5gR5sZtPbUSMwAfwc Webinar resource library: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3e7knpjj417fplz/Session%20Resources.pdf?dl=0 Support the Show.To view t...

09-27
50:57

Ableism as a Social Determinant of Health

**This encore episode was recorded on March 22, 2022 **Rose Ewald, a self-advocate and PhD student in the Public Health Education department at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, discusses health equity for people with disabilities and ableism as a social determinant of health (SDOH).Support the Show.To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx...

09-13
22:35

Live Music & Accessibility

Half Access treasurer, TJ Hayes, and board member, Valerie Kraft, discuss accessibility requirements and inclusion for live music events. *Show Notes*Half Access: https://halfaccess.org/# “Disabled People to the Front”: https://halfaccess.org/disabled-people-to-the-front/ Support the Show.To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXb...

08-30
55:23

Autistic Self Advocacy Network

**This encore episode was recorded on March 21, 2022 **Zoe Gross, the Director of Advocacy at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), discusses the mission of the organization, its resources, and the importance of preferred language.**Show Notes**autisticadvocacy.org"Crisis in our Communities: Racial Disparities in Community Living": https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolkits/disparities/"For Whose Benefit?: Evidence, Ethics, and Effectiveness of Autism Interventions": https://autisticad...

08-16
22:03

"The Biggest Obstacle" (2021)

**This encore episode was recorded on March 1, 2022 **Director, Gearóid Dolan, and Associate Producer, Jessica Murray, discuss their film, "The Biggest Obstacle," and the importance of public transportation accessibility.**Show Notes**"The Biggest Obstacle":https://thebiggestobstacle.com/https://www.facebook.com/theBiggestObstaclehttps://www.instagram.com/thebiggestobstacle/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15084766/Click here to see the full film on Tubi TV: https://tubitv.com/movies/637590...

08-02
38:43

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