Access and Independence for All
15.8 million citizens withdisabilities reportedvoting in the November2022 elections. 1 Voters with disabilities have the right to an equal opportunity to vote. The followinglaws protect this fundamental aspect of participating in society.1The Voting Rights Act of 1965 (asamended in 1982) …
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I embarked on this journey early in 2024. At first, only my family and close friends could understand what I was trying to communicate. To be an independent adult with a disability, it’s crucial to express your needs and wants—whether …
The Boards of Directors of Exceptional Family Resources (EFR) and ARISE announce their strategic decision to merge the organizations to better serve people with disabilities. Both organizations are committed to delivering person-centered services to ensure that people with disabilities are …
A Disability Rights & Awareness Project Go to Calendar of Upcoming Events Go to Podcasts Six grass-roots organizations coming together to support disability rights Calendar of Upcoming Events Caregiver Wellness Day Podcasts Empowering DEAF New Americans Empowering Mothers of Children …
Artists in our Art Explorers Club have been working hard creating wonderful artworks from watercolors to a special holiday wreath! Art Club Coordinator Michelle McIntyre tells us that the club’s wreath was showcased at the Everson Museum’s Festival of Trees …
Do you have a disability, or know someone with the disability that lives in Cayuga County and could benefit from a customized adaptive device? Do you work at a clinic or a school that could benefit from customized adaptive devices? …