Weekly Disability Reading List

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Links to three disability-related articles shared last week on NCCI social media. Remember that you can always visit NCCI on Facebook and Twitter at the following links:

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This week we are sharing posts on three important disability advocacy issues …

Alert: Call Governor Hochul today in support of Fair Pay!
NCCI Blog - January 13, 2022

This alert is part of a long campaign in New York State to address chronic shortages of home care workers by raising their pay and improving benefits. These are essential steps that provider agencies can’t take on its own, and are only possible through action by the New York State Legislature and Governor.

Alert: Act today in support of re-establishing an Office of the Advocate for People with Disabilities!
NCCI Blog - December 15, 2021

This alert calls for the New York State Governor to sign an already passed bill that would re-establish a New York State Office of Advocate for People with Disabilities — an oversight agency that would help safeguard the rights and wellbeing of disabled New Yorkers in all areas of state government activity.

Disability Rights Advocates to Meet with CDC Director Following GMA Appearance; Nearly 150 Disability Organizations Release Policy Demand Letter Ahead of Meeting
American Association of People with Disabilities - January 13, 2022

Recent decisions and comments by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control have angered people with disabilities and chronic illnesses across the country. A coalition of disability organizations and activists are set to meet with the Director Walensky today to address the disability community’s concerns at this stage of the pandemic.

Have a safe and relaxing weekend!