Empire State of Rights

**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* https://www.dropbox.com/s/6yb8qunnu5d3dxs/reasonable-accommodation-employment.pdf?dl=0Support 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 "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

**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 Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY. (The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

**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.orghttps://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolkits/disparities/https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/briefs/intervention-ethics/https://autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/identity-first-language/Follow ASAN: https://www.facebook.com/AutisticAdvocacy/https://twitter.com/autselfadvocacyhttps://autisticadvocacy.tumblr.com/https://www.instagram.com/autisticselfadvocacy/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, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

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: https://www.disabilityempowhernetwork.org/https://www.disabilityempowhernetwork.org/programshttps://www.disabilityempowhernetwork.org/resourcesFollow the Disability EmpowHer Network! https://www.facebook.com/DisabilityEmpowHerhttps://twitter.com/EmpowHerDishttps://www.instagram.com/disabilityempowhernetwork/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, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

**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.php Memoirs & Other Publications: https://www.brookeellison.com/look-both-wayshttps://www.amazon.com/Miracles-Happen-Daughter-Journey-Hardcover/dp/B011MEQ62Shttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407612/Speeches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA28_fd5e1A&t=1shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3mE9kndUqo&t=1740s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alf_I1p7bds&t=143s Follow Brooke on: https://www.facebook.com/brooke.ellison1020https://twitter.com/brookemellisonhttps://www.instagram.com/brooke_ellison1020/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, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

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 Disabilityhttps://thepoliticsofdisability.buzzsprout.com/1771229https://www.upgradeaccessibility.com/https://prideourway.com/about/https://adventurousadeline.com/https://wid.org/moving-from-disability-rights-to-disability-justice/https://www.instagram.com/p/CD64USSDhY2/?igsh=czE5YnhqcXBpaTFohttps://www.instagram.com/p/B7ZBFhwpm4x/?igsh=MWRydjBkdnowOXpjhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CuTLabjsSSZ/?igsh=cHRtbHRqOTllbTJlFollow Mary! https://www.instagram.com/maryfashik/?hl=enSupport 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 "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

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.html Email DRNY at snow@drny.org FEMA resources: Snow Assistance- https://www.dhses.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/11/fact-sheet-for-fema-public-assistance-snow-events.pdf Be Prepared for a Winter Storm- https://community.fema.gov/ProtectiveActions/s/article/Winter-Storm 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, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

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, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

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 Forum and Inclusive Generation Equality Collective: https://womenenabled.org/impact/#generationEquality - accountABILITY Toolkit: Using the Inter-American Human Rights System to Advance the Rights of Women and Girls with Disabilities : https://womenenabled.org/reports/using-the-inter-american-human-rights-system-to-advance-the-rights-of-women-and-girls-with-disabilities/ - Summary of proposed new rule to Section 504: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/09/07/hhs-issues-new-proposed-rule-to-strengthen-prohibitions-against-discrimination-on-basis-of-disability-in-health-care-and-human-services-programs.html - 10 Principles of Disability Justice: https://www.sinsinvalid.org/blog/10-principles-of-disability-justice - Sins Invalid, creator of the Disability Justice framework: https://www.sinsinvalid.org/ - More about Janie Mejias: https://womenenabled.org/teams/janie-mejias/ - Email Janie Mejias at j.mejias@Womenenabled.org Follow Women Enabled International! - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenEnabled.org - Twitter (@womenenabled): https://twitter.com/womenenabled - Instagram (@womenenabled): https://www.instagram.com/womenenabled/ - U.S. Gender and Disability Justice Alliance Facebook https://www.facebook.com/USGDJA 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, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

Executive Director, Tim Clune, Esq., discusses DRNY's goals for the upcoming year. *Show Notes* How to Improve Early Voting Accessibility in New York Statehttps://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 "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

DRNY's Executive Director, Tim Clune, Esq., shares Disability Rights New York's 2023 highlights and advocacy successes. **Show Notes** https://www.dropbox.com/s/2vw86z2bc0x4f99/111%20-%20So%20Ordered%20Stipulation%20of%20Settlement.pdf?dl=0https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Landmark-Decision-by-US-Court-of-Appeals-for-the-Second-Circuit-Ensuring-all-protections-under-IDEA-remain-with-the-students-aft.html?soid=1128997988588&aid=RuUMZkeBG6Mhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLzJi1Q5gR5sZtPbUSMwAfwchttps://www.drny.org/https://www.ourability.com/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, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

**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 interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY. (The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

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: https://www.cooperhewitt.org/https://www.cooperhewitt.org/event-category/accessibility-programs/https://www.cooperhewitt.org/exhibitions/https://macaccess.org/about-2/https://macaccess.org/get-involved/https://macaccess.org/rescources/supporting-transitions-cultural-connections-for-adults-with-autism/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, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

**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/Diversability Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diversability Twitter: https://twitter.com/Diversability Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversability/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHR3MGpjxxorkLvIiIK-eXA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@diversability Nucleus Research: https://nucleusresearch.com/research/single/the-internet-is-unavailable/ The Purple Pound: https://wearepurple.org.uk/the-purple-pound-infographic/#:~:text=The%20Purple%20Pound%20refers%20to,the%20members%20has%20a%20disability. 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, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

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/https://tedxalbany.org/talks/2011-talks/lisa-barone/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, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

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 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 "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

**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=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY. (The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

Half Access treasurer, TJ Hayes, and board member, Valerie Kraft, discuss accessibility requirements and inclusion for live music events. *Show Notes* https://halfaccess.org/#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=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY. (The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

**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.orghttps://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolkits/disparities/https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/briefs/intervention-ethics/https://autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/identity-first-language/https://www.facebook.com/AutisticAdvocacy/https://twitter.com/autselfadvocacyhttps://autisticadvocacy.tumblr.com/https://www.instagram.com/autisticselfadvocacy/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, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

**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/the-biggest-obstacle (North America, Australia & New Zealand, closed captions available) Click here to see the full film on Plex: https://app.plex.tv/desktop/#!/provider/tv.plex.provider.vod/details?key=%2Flibrary%2Fmetadata%2F6180230734b5763acde71ae4 (Worldwide except China, closed captions available) Gearóid's websites: http://www.screamachine.com/http://evill.nyc/fracturedselves/http://www.evill.nyc/protest/https://www.facebook.com/GearoidDolanArtist/https://www.instagram.com/screamachine_art/https://www.youtube.com/user/screaMachineARThttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm12775852/https://youtu.be/A4bMgtZ0z3A Jessica Murray’s next project is to establish an archive to document disability rights movements in New York City. To learn more about the project, visit: https://library.csi.cuny.edu/archives/projects and if you have materials to contribute, please fill out this short form so we can get in touch: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCCcDDUBAxqpJMXpc3EpQZvLzCw-dBHtMA3NhStm3yyiSH1w/viewform 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, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)