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Charles Hammerman, center, president and CEO of Rockville Centre-based Disability Opportunity Fund, rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on the 10th anniversary of his nonprofit in 2017.
Rockville Centre nonprofit aids people with disabilities
Getting an influx of cash from Google is not something that happens to companies very often, so when a Rockville Centre-based nonprofit received a $5 million loan, its president and CEO was thrilled. more
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The Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously to forgo renewal application requirements for residents who receive senior citizen or disability-related tax exemptions, as long as they are eligible to receive them.
New tax rule benefits seniors and disabled
Many seniors and people with disabilities have been isolated during the coronavirus pandemic. Following a unanimous vote by the Nassau County Legislature on Dec. 23, they can forgo their annual … more
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Angela Lucas, the founder and chief executive officer of Hangout One Happy Place.
Creating safe hangouts for kids
For Baldwinite Angela Lucas, working with special-needs children is nothing new.     Fourteen years ago, she began working in the Baldwin School District, first as a lunch monitor, … more
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Cuomo needs to fund the developmentally disabled
Recently, a unique mobile rally and car parade commemorated the 33rd anniversary of the closure of Willowbrook Psychiatric Hospital on Staten Island. Opened in 1947, Willowbrook was, by today’s standards, a horrific institution . . . more
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New York’s Office of People With Developmental Disabilities is paring the reimbursement rate for group home operators to meet state mandated 2 percent budget cut.
New York’s OPWDD slicing off $60 million from its budget
As all New York state departments were mandated to cut their budgets by at least 2 percent because of the revenue loss endured during the coronavirus pandemic, the Office of People With Developmental Disabilities is slicing $178 million from the rates that group homes charge for resident occupancy. more
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Stay strong, Nassau
Last weekend was cold and windy, which likely prevented many people from venturing outside to potentially crowded spaces like the Jones Beach Boardwalk. For now, that’s a good thing. more
The LIRR is rolling out Help Point kiosks at train stations across its system to aid riders with special needs. The Glen Head station is the first to host the new technology.
LIRR rolls out ‘Help Point’ service kiosks
The Long Island Rail Road is piloting new technology that aims to assist riders with disabilities. “Help Point” kiosks, which have recently been installed at the Glen Head train station, allow … more
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The 250 members of the Valley Stream Fire Department will soon get cancer coverage under New York State’s Volunteer Firefighter Enhanced Cancer Disability Law.
Valley Stream firefighters to get cancer coverage
All 250 of Valley Stream’s firefighters will be eligible for cancer coverage when New York States Volunteer Firefighter Enhanced Cancer Disability Law goes into effect on Jan. 1. more
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The cast of “Peter and the Star Catcher” at New York University Educational Theater. Sean McGowan is fourth from left at bottom.
From Centre Stage to NYU
Sean McGowan has wanted to be an actor since elementary school. With the support of his family, friends and teachers, the 21-year-old Valley Stream resident with Down syndrome is pursuing that dream. more
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Holding up a train schedule for the LIRR’s seasonal service to Mets-Willets Point, New York State Sen. Brooks criticized the LIRR for not making that stop accessible for disabled passengers.
New York State Sen. Brooks: LIRR shows “lack of respect” to disabled commuters
New York State Sen. Brooks demanded the LIRR meet the needs of disabled customers, especially at the Mets-Willets Point and Wantagh stations. more
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