**This podcast was recorded using Zoom** | September 14, 2020DRNY intake specialist, Diana Fuentes Gomez, and CAP advocate, Talia Santiago, discuss the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month and common misconceptions about Hispanic and Latinx culture.Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15th to October 15th. Support the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

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Hispanic Heritage Month

**This podcast was recorded using WebEx** | August 4, 2020David Johns, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition, to discuss the importance of voting and its relationship to NBJC’s mission and advocacy work.National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 22nd. **Resources**nbjc.orgvote.orgSupport the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

The Importance of Voter Registration: National Black Justice Coalition

**This podcast was recorded using WebEx** | August 11, 2020Noah Schuettge, Voter Engagement & Voter Rights Organizer at New York Civil Liberties Union, discusses the importance of voting and its relationship to NYCLU’s mission and advocacy work.National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 22nd. **Resources**Website: nyclu.org/vote Email: vote@nyclu.orgSupport the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

The Importance of Voter Registration: New York Civil Liberties Union

**This podcast was recorded using WebEx** | August 6, 2020Susan Lerner, Executive Director of Common Cause New York, discusses the importance of voting and its relationship to Common Cause’s mission and advocacy work.National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 22nd. **Resources**commoncause.org/nySupport the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

The Importance of Voter Registration: Common Cause New York

ENCORE: **This podcast was recorded on September 25, 2018.**Julie Michaels Keegan Esq., PADD  Director at DRNY, discusses strategies to improve communication with your child's education team through team meetings, building communication & mutual respect, and staying organized. **Reference Sites**https://www.nyspecialedtaskforce.orgCommunication Matters Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_awz5z_yAA&t=327sSupport the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

Education Communication Tips

ENCORE:  **This podcast was recorded on December 11, 2019.**Anne Kelsey, staff attorney at DRNY, discusses nursing home facility care standards.**Resources**Open Doors:  https://ilny.us/transition-center NYAIL's Transition Center Hotline: 844-545-7108 or secq@ilny.orgLong Term Care Ombudsman: https://www.ltcombudsman.ny.gov/Whois/RegionalNewYorkStateLTCOP-Directory.pdfLong Term Care Community Coalition:  https://nursinghome411.org/about-ltccc/; Tel: 212-385-0355; Email: info@ltccc.orgNew York Department of Health: 1-888-201-4563 (report complaints to DOH)ICAN: http://icannys.org/; Tel: (844) 614-8800 (for insurance issues)Support the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

Nursing Home Facility Care Standards

ENCORE: **This podcast was recorded on February 13, 2019.**PAAT, PATBI, and PAVA Director at DRNY, Christy Asbee, Esq.,discusses inmate legal rights in the state of New York.**Resources**www.plsny.orgwww.legalaidnyc.orgwww.lasnny.orgSupport the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

Inmate Legal Rights in New York State

In April, Governor Andrew Cuomo approved the legalization of electric bicycles and scooters throughout New York State with operations currently prohibited in Manhattan. An E-scooter pilot program is scheduled to begin by May 2021. DRNY's PAAT, PATBI, and PAVA Director, Christy Asbee, Esq., discusses the accessibility concerns regarding the legalization of these services.Support the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

New York State's Legalization of E-Bike and E-Scooter Services

**This podcast was recorded using WebEx** | June 3, 2020Previous DRNY client, Amber, discusses her story to regain independence by the removal of her guardianship, her experience as a person with TBI, and the importance of becoming a self advocate.Support the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

My DRNY Story: Amber

ENCORE:  **This podcast was recorded on May 15, 2019.**Previous DRNY client, Marc, discusses his story, the public misconceptions of hidden disabilities, and the advice he has for others.Support the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

My DRNY Story: Marc

ENCORE:  **This podcast was recorded on May 22, 2019.**Previous DRNY clients, Nich and his parents Mary and Rob, discuss their story to receive and have access to proper assistive technology and the importance of self advocacy.Support the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

My DRNY Story: Nich

ENCORE:  **This podcast was recorded on September 18, 2019.**Catch the YouTube premiere of our latest short documentary, "Denise: A DRNY My Story", on Friday, July 10th at 3pm.Denise, a previous client of DRNY, shares her story while addressing the importance of travel accommodations and receiving vehicle modifications.Support the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

My DRNY Story: Denise

ENCORE: **This podcast was recorded on September 12, 2019.**Shauncy, a previous client of DRNY, shares her story and her experience in becoming a self-advocate.Support the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

My DRNY Story: Shauncy

**This podcast was recorded using WebEx** | June 10, 2020Ryan Williams, DRNY staff attorney, discusses employment discrimination, how to report it, and what resources are available to assist with a complaint. **Resources**NYC Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR): https://www1.nyc.gov/site/cchr/index.pageNYS Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR): https://dhr.ny.gov/Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): https://www.eeoc.gov/Support the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

Employment Discrimination

ENCORE: **This podcast was recorded on September 17, 2018.**Helen Charland, DRNY staff advocate, discusses common issues regarding accessibility at polling sites.Support the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

Voting Accessibility

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