Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled

https://disabilityin.org/articles-and-updates/june-digital-accessibility-roundup

The WHO launched a new global initiative to improve health care for people with disabilities. More than 1.3 billion people worldwide have disabilities and often face barriers to care that lead to poorer health outcomes.

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"The plaintiffs, which include national and regional disability rights organizations, argue that the state’s Medical Aid in Dying Act unlawfully discriminates against people with disabilities by creating a separate legal process for patients deemed terminally ill."

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This past Friday, BCID staff members met in-person at the office for team building activities and various trainings in order to help serve the community better. While not all of our staff is pictured, we had a wonderful day all together.

Advocates, home care workers, and elected officials gathered in Brooklyn’s Little Haiti to raise concerns about the future of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and what they say could be the consequences for New York’s health care system if protections are terminated.

Concerns raised in NYC if Supreme Court ends Temporary Protected Status LITTLE HAITI, Brooklyn (PIX11) — Advocates, home care workers, and elected officials gathered in Brooklyn’s Little Haiti to raise concerns about the future of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian…

“Our nation was built on the promise of fair and equal elections,” said Attorney General James. “No one should feel unsafe or intimidated when casting their ballots in this month’s primary elections. My office’s Election Protection Hotline will be available throughout the elections to help voters with any challenges they encounter during the voting process, regardless of whether they choose to vote by mail, during early voting, or on Election Day.”

Attorney General James urges voters experiencing election-related problems while voting to call the OAG hotline at (866) 390-2992, or submit a complaint online to request assistance. The telephone hotline will be open between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. during early voting (Saturday, June 13 through Sunday, June 21), and between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, June 23. The hotline will also be available on the days before and after Election Day, Monday, June 22 and Wednesday, June 24, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Written requests for assistance may be submitted at any time through the online complaint form. Hotline calls and written requests for assistance are processed by OAG attorneys and staff.

https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2026/attorney-general-james-announces-election-protection-hotline-ahead-june-primary

Advocates warn that losing TPS could hurt Haitian health care workers and the patients who rely on them. “Without immigrant caregivers, lives are at risk,” said Mildred Garcia-Gallery.

https://brooklyn.news12.com/haitian-immigrants-could-soon-lose-temporary-protected-status

Disability advocates from around the world joined together last week to discuss dangerous and discriminatory assisted su***de laws. Speakers included Denise Figueroa, Jose Hernandez, Sharon Shapiro, and Anita Cameron.

The New York State Independent Living Council (NYSILC) Council Member Applications are open!

We’re seeking multiple dynamic, diverse leaders to join our volunteer statewide council and help guide the future of Independent Living in New York with our Statewide Plan for Independent Living!

We’re looking for advocates from all walks of life – including people of all disabilities, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, and regions of New York – who are ready to make an impact. Council members serve a three-year term which will start in January 2027.

Council member applications are now available - apply here!

Interested individuals should complete the online application form by June 26, 2026. If you have questions or would like more information, please email [email protected].

The Primary Election is Here!

It's an exciting time in NYC. But there's nothing quite as exciting as using your voice for your community. Voting in the Primary Election started this past Friday! Here’s everything you need to know-

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