**This podcast was recorded using Zoom** | April 6, 2021DRNY&apos;s CAP & PABSS program Director and chair of the Committee on Advancing Racial Equality (C.A.R.E.), Erica Molina, Esq., is joined by Marc Fliedner, Esq., DRNY&apos;s PAIR & PAIMI program Director, to discuss what we can do as allies for the Asian and Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Support the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

Empire State of Rights: Closed Captioned

How to be an Ally for the Asian & AAPI Community

ENCORE:**This podcast was recorded using Zoom** | November 12, 2020Self-advocate, Michael Lettman, discusses his project, “Living with Autism,” and educating others about people with autism through his own experience. **Resources**Blog: https://masterml9502.wixsite.com/livingwithautismYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIwZZi9fPPyYQXaIAw7wwgSupport the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

Living with Autism

**This podcast was recorded using Zoom** | April 6, 2021Lee Redeye, Associate Attorney at Lippes, Mathias, Wexler, Freedman LLP and Tim Clune, Executive Director at Disability Rights New York, discuss the Native American Legal Assistance Clinic and its collaboration with DRNY. **Resources**https://ecbavlp.com/native-american-legal-assistance-clinic/Support the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

Native American Legal Assistance Clinic's Collaboration with DRNY

Mary Brzustowicz,  a Family Navigator at Levine Autism Center in the University of Rochester Medical Center, discusses Autism Awareness Month. The subtitled and ASL version of this podcast is available on DRNY&apos;s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcJEFJXGgiZwE4zbw2BKg.**Resources**https://www.autismspeaks.org/que-es-el-autismo-espanolhttps://www.understood.org/es-mxhttps://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/spanish/autism/treatment.htmlhttps://www.autismspeaks.org/que-es-el-autismo-espanolautismspeaks.orgSupport the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

Mes De Concienciación Sobre El Autismo

**This podcast was recorded using Zoom** | March 30, 2021DRNY&apos;s PAIR & PAIMI Director, Marc Fliedner, Esq., discusses the upcoming Virtual Roundtable event which will present the joint report Systems in Crisis: Identifying Critical Issues in Response to Mental Health Crisis Calls. The event will take place on April 7th from 6:30PM - 8:00PM (EST).**Resources**Facebook Virtual Roundtable Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/196360898640245/Systems in Crisis Report: https://www.dropbox.com/s/im8ql1y0zlntyg3/2021.03.26F%20RAASIC%20Report.pdf?dl=0 Psychology Today article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/written/202103/the-crisis-in-crisis-response?fbclid=IwAR1Pv9Le_85EnKZ_eS-pAjVlyIs7wW5HxE50QgKYuMOH8ORoxnJvjVFMv0ESupport the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

Systems in Crisis Virtual Roundtable

ENCORE:**This podcast was recorded using Zoom** | October 19, 2020Disability Rights New York&apos;s CAP & PABSS Program Director, Erica Molina, discusses DRNY’s new Committee on Advancing Racial Equality (C.A.R.E.) Task Force. **Resources**https://www.drny.org/page/care-84.htmlSupport the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

DRNY's C.A.R.E. Task Force

**This podcast was recorded using Zoom** | February 24, 2021DRNY’s PAAT, PATBI, and PAVA Director, Christy Asbee, discusses the $2.25 million fund available in the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement with Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. **Resources**Full list of 78 Amtrak Stations included in this settlement and requirements for Monetary Compensation Eligibility: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/225-million-fund-available-justice-department-settlement-amtrakAmtrak customer complaint system: https://www.amtrak.com/non-discrimination-policy Phone: 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245)TTY: 1-800-523-6590Mail:  Amtrak Law Department, 1 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001Questions? Here are some additional resources: AmtrakDisabilitySettlement.comEmail: info@AmtrakDisabilitySettlement.comTelephone (toll-free): 1-888-334-6165TTY Telephone (toll-free): 1-866-411-6976Support the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

DOJ's Settlement with Amtrak and How to File a Claim

Uly Ramos from the Self-Advocacy Association of New York State discusses International Women&apos;s Day, what the day means to her, and her advocacy work with SANYS.The subtitled and ASL version of this podcast is available on DRNY&apos;s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcJEFJXGgiZwE4zbw2BKg.Support the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

El Día Internacional de la Mujer

**This podcast was recorded using Zoom** | February 10, 2021DRNY’s PAAT, PATBI, and PAVA Director, Christy Asbee,  joined by DRNY staff attorney, Brandy Tomlinson, discuss the Department of Transportation (DOT)’s regulation updates for service animals on planes. **Resources**Service Animals vs Emotional Support Animals podcast: https://youtu.be/o0GjLJjyDvMService Animal Etiquette podcast: https://youtu.be/dWEGcuf9DqEService Animal Myths podcast: https://youtu.be/tRXzx4fsxsYDRNY Fact Sheet "Traveling by Air with a Service Animal": https://www.dropbox.com/s/tcspb8oh8nx0hlw/2020.12.21%20Traveling%20with%20Srvice%20Animal%20CA%20edits.pdf?dl=0DOT Customer Service Center: 202-366-4000DOT - Service Animal page: https://www.transportation.gov/individuals/aviation-consumer-protection/service-animalsSupport the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

Service Animals on Planes

**This podcast was recorded using Zoom** | December 7, 2020 DRNY’ staff advocates, Brenda Shannon and Sarah Hulbert, discuss New York State Commission for the Blind’s due process, how to apply, and what to expect during each stage of the process. **Resources** NYS Commission for the Blind website: https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/cb/DRNY contact info: 518-432-7861 and www.drny.orgDRNY Fact Sheets: https://www.drny.org/page/fact-sheets-36.htmlSupport the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

NYSCB's Due Process

**This podcast was recorded using Zoom** | February 8, 2021Allie Swatek, Director of Policy and Research at the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB), discusses Ranked Choice Voting, how it works, and CFB’s outreach to educate New York City voters about this voting method.**Resources**nyccfb.info/nyc-votes/ranked-choice-votingNYC Board of Elections: https://vote.nyc/For CFB outreach requests email: nycvotes@nyccfb.infoSupport the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

NYC Ranked Choice Voting

DRNY staff member, Megan, discusses Black History Month, how the celebration originated, and how others can celebrate this month.The subtitled and ASL version of this podcast is available on DRNY's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcJEFJXGgiZwE4zbw2BKg.Support the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

Celebración del Mes de la Historia Afroamericana

**This podcast was recorded using Zoom** | December 7, 2020DRNY staff advocates, Brenda Shannon and Sarah Hulbert, discuss ACCES-VR’s due process, how to apply, and what to expect during each stage of the process. ** Resources**  ACCES-VR website: www.acces.nysed.gov/vrVR-711 form: http://www.acces.nysed.gov/common/acces/files/vr/review-form.pdfDRNY contact info: 518-432-7861 and www.drny.orgDRNY Fact Sheets: https://www.drny.org/page/fact-sheets-36.htmlSupport the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

ACCES-VR's Due Process

ENCORE: **This podcast was recorded using WebEx** | April 17, 2020As New York State continues to address the Coronavirus Pandemic, Disability Rights New York will be recording podcasts specifically targeted at bringing you up-to-date information and resources, and we will do our best to get you information as it changes. If there is a topic that you would like us to address, please comment below or email us at podcast@drny.org.DRNY's PAIR and PAIMI Director, Marc Fliedner Esq., discusses the special times offered to seniors for grocery shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic and why people with disabilities need to be included.Tag your market below, let them know you want them to include people with disabilities in their senior hours! **How to Contact DRNY**www.drny.orgCall: 1-800-993-8982Email: mail@drny.orgResources:Stores offering senior hours in NYC: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/mopd/resources/supermarkets-offering-shopping-hours-to-high-risk-population.page#:~:text=Senior%20hours%20are%20available%20to,until%20further%20notice%20by%20WalgreensSupport the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

Safe Shopping: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

The host of Empire State of Rights: Con Subtítulos, Diana Fuentes Gomez, is joined by DRNY staff advocate, Talia Santiago, to introduce Disability Rights New York's new Spanish podcast, it's mission and goals, and the importance of including outreach to the Hispanic community. The subtitled and ASL version of this podcast is available on DRNY's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcJEFJXGgiZwE4zbw2BKg.Support the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)

Se habla español

A weekly podcast produced by Disability Rights New York. Empire State of Rights: Closed Captioned is your source for current topics and trends essential to disability rights advocacy. For our closed captioned version, visit our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/DisabilityRightsNewYork