Yonkers Insider: Press Advisory from Westchester Disabled on the Move, Inc.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WESTCHESTER CELEBRATES 31st ANNIVERSARY OF ADA, THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

 Date: Monday July 26, 2021

Location: Crawford Park Picnic Pavilion

   122 North Ridge Street, Town of Rye

 

Westchester Disabled on the Move, Inc. (WDOMI) and friends join in celebrating the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Monday, July 26, in the Pavilion in the beautiful and accessible 36-acre preserve Crawford Park in Rye. Joining WDOMI will be Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, State Senator Shelley Mayer, County Executive George Latimer, Assemblyman Nader Sayegh, Board of Legislators Chair Benjamin Boykin, and Legislator Nancy Barr. Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul will be participating virtually.  

 

For over 37 years, WDOMI has been a leading advocate for people with disabilities by educating about inclusion and providing much-needed programs that help make inclusion a reality and not just the latest fluffy buzzword. Part of the education teaches that the ADA benefits everyone:  the same mandated curb cuts make it easier for the wheelchair user and the parent pushing the baby stroller.  

 

Westchester has over 84000 people with disabilities. They vote, pay taxes, contribute to our community and economy, and thanks to the ADA, are guaranteed the same rights as the non-disabled. July 26 is a day to share this victory of human rights, and many flavors of ice cream will highlight the event thanks to TD Bank. Westchester Council of the Blind of NY (WCBNY) also donated to help make this a success. If time, there will be an ADA trivia game with a prize.   

 

ABOUT WESTCHESTER DISABLED ON THE MOVE, INC.  (WDOMI)

Westchester Disabled on the Move, Inc. (WDOMI) is the County’s premier advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.   We are different from most organizations because we are managed and staffed primarily by people with disabilities, and we share the same experiences as the people we serve.  Our programs include assistance on the road to employment and education, affordable health insurance, transitioning from a nursing home to your own home, affordable and accessible housing.  We speak up for those who have difficulty speaking for themselves, but we also teach self-advocacy. We do not do it alone; we collaborate with fellow community organizations to accomplish our mission to improve the quality of life and the rights of all people with disabilities.  Our growing programs reflect our ambition to be the provider of comprehensive services to help all people with the services needed to live independently in the community and control their lives. For more information, visit www.wdom.org and watch our video about finally being free from living in a nursing home.