Center for Disability and Education

11/06/2025

New York Department of State’s Office for New Americans has released “Know Your Resources, Know Your Rights,” a guide for all New Yorkers, including immigrants, to explain your basic rights regarding interactions with law enforcement, food and nutrition resources, health and wellness, and employment.

To find out more or to review to help others, please visit dos.ny.gov/know-your-rights.

New York State resources available to everyone, including immigrants.

11/05/2025

A victory!

The National Association of the Deaf is celebrating a legal victory against the White House. A judge ordered ASL for briefings conducted by the press secretary or President Trump.

10/31/2025

We are celebrating this significant accomplishment. Congratulations to all that worked so hard to make this happen. Congratulations Chris Rosa!

10/17/2025

Here & Now's Robin Young learns more with Stephanie Smith Lee, former director of the Office of Special Education Programs at the Department of Education during the George W. Bush administration. She’s now co-director of Policy and Advocacy at the nonprofit National Down Syndrome Congress.

Education leaders from around the country are calling on the administration to reverse plans for sweeping layoffs at the Department of Education that they say will impact progress for students with disabilities.

10/14/2025

"The staffers who are being let go were responsible for administering funding and overseeing implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and other laws."

Layoffs will leave no more than a handful of staffers in the agency's special education office, jeopardizing oversight of the nation's programs for students with disabilities, advocates say.

10/08/2025

"The New York State Board of Regents, which oversees the state Education Department, is preparing its recommendations for State Aid to schools in the upcoming legislative session.

One of its priorities going forward is enhancing support for students with disabilities."

The New York state Board of Regents, which oversees the state Education Department, is preparing its recommendations for State Aid to schools in the upcoming legislative session.

10/01/2025

We are pleased to partner with Think College and be a part of the National Coordinating Center grant. This important work will continue.

🎉 We’re proud and honored to share that Think College has been awarded a new five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue as the National Coordinating Center (NCC) for the Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID)! 🎊 Since 2010, Think College has served in this role, supporting colleges and universities across the country as they expand postsecondary education opportunities for students with intellectual disability.

This new grant will allow us to continue leading this important work, providing technical assistance, evaluation, and resources to the newest cohort of TPSID grantees, as well as continuing to increase awareness and knowledge about the impact and outcomes of postsecondary education for students with intellectual disability. 🎓 We are thrilled for the opportunity to continue to strengthen pathways to and through college for students with intellectual disability, paving the way for greater outcomes in the years ahead. 🌟

Read more about this exciting next chapter at https://thinkcollege.net/think-college-news/think-college-awarded-grant-to-continue-as-the-national-coordinating-center!

09/25/2025

This Episode from WXXI Evan Dawson:

It has not been an easy time for the autism community, with President Trump and his administration spreading misinformation about what causes autism -- while talking about autism in ways that make many families uncomfortable. Our guests will discuss the implications of President Trump's comments on Tylenol, his comments about autism, and what it means for pregnant women.

Guests:

Dylan Dailor, self-advocate (via video remote)
Tamika Robinson, parent
Corey Moran, parent and advocate
Courtney Dixon, parent and advocate
Dr. Stacy Sun, MD, MPH, FACOG, Assistant Professor, University of Rochester Medical Center

It has not been an easy time for the autism community, with President Trump and his administration spreading misinformation about what causes autism -- while...

09/16/2025

Disability Rights New York is looking for feedback on wheelchair repair delays in New York.

DRNY wants your feedback on wheelchair repair delays in New York.

We want to know how New Yorkers are impacted by delays in getting wheelchair repairs and replacements, why it is important to make repairs faster and more routine, and how wheelchair vendors can do better.

Please take a moment to complete this brief survey: https://ow.ly/VQKs50WOpAP

09/16/2025

Adidas!