Empire State of Rights

Disability Rights New York

A biweekly podcast produced by Disability Rights New York. "Empire State of Rights" is your source for current topics and trends essential to disability rights advocacy.

  1. 05/22/2024

    Work from Home as a Reasonable Accommodation

    **This podcast was recorded March  20, 2023** DRNY Senior Staff Attorney, Jessica Richwalder, Esq. discusses work from home as a reasonable accommodation, how to submit a request to your employer, and the steps needed to file a complaint if your request is denied. *Show Notes* Fact Sheet-"Reasonable Accommodation for Employment": https://www.dropbox.com/s/6yb8qunnu5d3dxs/reasonable-accommodation-employment.pdf?dl=0Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY. (The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    32 min

  2. 05/08/2024

    How to be an Ally for the Asian & AAPI Community

    **This podcast was recorded April 6, 2021** DRNY'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's PATBI & PAIMI program Director, to discuss what we can do as allies for the Asian and Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY. (The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    23 min

  3. 04/24/2024

    Autistic Self Advocacy Network

    **This encore episode was recorded on March 21, 2022 ** Zoe Gross, the Director of Advocacy at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), discusses the organization's mission, its resources, and the importance of preferred language for the autism community. **Show Notes** autisticadvocacy.org"Crisis in our Communities: Racial Disparities in Community Living": https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolkits/disparities/"For Whose Benefit?: Evidence, Ethics, and Effectiveness of Autism Interventions": https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/briefs/intervention-ethics/"Identity-First Language" by Lydia X.Z. Brown: https://autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/identity-first-language/Follow ASAN: https://www.facebook.com/AutisticAdvocacy/https://twitter.com/autselfadvocacyhttps://autisticadvocacy.tumblr.com/https://www.instagram.com/autisticselfadvocacy/Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY. (The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    22 min

  4. 04/10/2024

    Empowering Girls and Women with Disabilities

    Mandie McGinnis, the EmpowHer Roc+ coordinator at the Disability EmpowHer Network, discusses the importance of community engagement, support, and mentorship to empower girls & women with disabilities. Show Notes: Disability EmpowHer Network: https://www.disabilityempowhernetwork.org/ Disability EmpowHer Network programs: https://www.disabilityempowhernetwork.org/programs Disability EmpowHer Network resources: https://www.disabilityempowhernetwork.org/resources Follow the Disability EmpowHer Network! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisabilityEmpowHer Twitter (@EmpowHerDis): https://twitter.com/EmpowHerDis Instagram (@disabilityempowhernetwork): https://www.instagram.com/disabilityempowhernetwork/ Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY. (The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    43 min

  5. 03/27/2024

    “Look Both Ways”: The Power of Storytelling in Disability Rights Activism

    **ENCORE: This podcast was recorded on March 13, 2023 **   Renowned disability rights advocate and Associate Professor at Stony Brook University, Brooke Ellison, PhD., discusses her journey as an activist, the importance of inclusivity and accessibility, and her latest memoir “Look Both Ways”. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Brooke Ellison. *Show Notes* https://www.brookeellison.com/ https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/bioethics/people/ellison.php Memoirs & Other Publications:  "Look Both Ways" (2021) : https://www.brookeellison.com/look-both-ways"Miracles Happen" (2002): https://www.amazon.com/Miracles-Happen-Daughter-Journey-Hardcover/dp/B011MEQ62S"The Brooke Ellison Story" (2004), Directed by Christopher Reeve: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407612/Speeches: TEDx "The Pillars of Hope": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA28_fd5e1A&t=1sAmerican Society for Neuro-Rehabilitation Person of the Year keynote- "The Patient as the Professor": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3mE9kndUqo&t=1740s Harvard- "A Shared Confidence": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alf_I1p7bds&t=143s Follow Brooke on:  Facebook (@brooke.ellison1020): https://www.facebook.com/brooke.ellison1020Twitter (@brookemellison): https://twitter.com/brookemellisonInstagram (brooke_ellison1020): https://www.instagram.com/brooke_ellison1020/Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY. (The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    57 min

  6. 03/13/2024

    Digital Spaces and Disability Rights Advocacy

    Mary Fashik- disability rights activist, author, public speaker, and workshop facilitator- discusses her evolving advocacy in the digital space, the harms of online harassment and bullying, and how the community can provide a platform for constructive conversations. Show Notes: The Politics of Disability: https://thepoliticsofdisability.buzzsprout.com/1771229 Upgrade Accessibility: https://www.upgradeaccessibility.com/Pride Our Way: https://prideourway.com/about/ Adventurous Adeline: https://adventurousadeline.com/ Moving from Disability Rights to Disability Justice: https://wid.org/moving-from-disability-rights-to-disability-justice/ #EndToxicDisabilityCulture: https://www.instagram.com/p/CD64USSDhY2/?igsh=czE5YnhqcXBpaTFoAdvocate vs Influencer: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7ZBFhwpm4x/?igsh=MWRydjBkdnowOXpjWhat disabled white privilege looks like: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuTLabjsSSZ/?igsh=cHRtbHRqOTllbTJlFollow Mary! Instagram (@maryfashik): https://www.instagram.com/maryfashik/?hl=en Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY. (The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    32 min

  7. 02/28/2024

    New York State Snow and Ice Removal

    DRNY's PAAT, PAIR, and PAVA program director, Christy Asbee, Esq., discusses the accessibility requirements for snow & ice removal in New York State. Show Notes: DRNY Fact Sheets: https://www.drny.org/page/emergency-preparedness-128.html Email DRNY at snow@drny.org FEMA resources: Snow Assistance- https://www.dhses.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/11/fact-sheet-for-fema-public-assistance-snow-events.pdf Be Prepared for a Winter Storm- https://community.fema.gov/ProtectiveActions/s/article/Winter-Storm Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY. (The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    27 min

  8. 02/14/2024

    Accessibility in Media

    Shelby Edwards, the CEO, Founder, and Lead Coordinator of Inclusive Communication Services (ICS), discusses the importance of accessibility in media, ICS’s services and mission, and how accessibility formatting is being integrated in video publication today. Support the show To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY. (The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)

    37 min
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A biweekly podcast produced by Disability Rights New York. "Empire State of Rights" is your source for current topics and trends essential to disability rights advocacy.

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  • Creator
    Disability Rights New York
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Empire State of Rights
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    Empire State of Rights