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08/23/2026

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08/20/2026

Join NYSILC on September 9th at 1:00 pm for our rescheduled webinar with Leah Akins, Statewide Accessibility Coordinator with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, and Owen Gilbo, ADA Coordinator for NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, to discuss accessible recreation opportunities on New York State lands suitable for all types of disabilities.

American Sign Language (ASL) and CART (human) captioning will be provided. The webinar will be recorded and made available to all who register.

You can sign up at the link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g0KnZJkURuywKfsb9kxI_Q #/registration

08/19/2026

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Join Congressman Tonko's Capital Region Housing Expo to help residents access safe, stable, and affordable housing.

08/18/2026

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Recent Justice Department actions have threatened to undermine disabled people’s rights under foundational disability civil rights laws. The webinar will address the importance of the Supreme Court's Olmstead decision and the rights that disabled people have under the ADA and Section 504 to live i...

08/17/2026

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📃 Now is a great time to explore job openings, update your resume, build workplace skills, and connect with employment resources!

Whether you're looking for your first job, planning for life after graduation, or ready for a new career opportunity, resources are available to help you take the next step toward your employment goals at https://knowledgecenterny.com/employment/

08/17/2026

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08/17/2026

Wheel with Me Foundation Summer Empowerment Series LInk to Register

08/17/2026

"Sharing your story is what makes change." But how do we make sure our stories actually drive action?

On this episode of Accessing Life, Chester and BJ chat with Melissa "Missy" Miller. Missy shares her unique perspective as both a lawmaker and a mother advocating alongside her son with a developmental disability. Tune in to learn how you can share your story with lawmakers and community leaders to make a lasting impact.

Listen now: https://bit.ly/AccessingLifeEP16

08/16/2026

If you are looking for a job and have a disability, the 55-b/c program may be able to help. This program helps to place individuals with disabilities in entry-level New York State jobs without requiring a written exam.
Learn more: https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/