ENCORE: **This podcast was recorded using WebEx** | April 27, 2020

DRNY Supervising Attorney, Kim Weisbeck, discusses what to expect when ending a 17A guardianship and DRNY's fact sheet available on the topic.
 
**Resources**
Fact Sheet: https://www.dropbox.com/s/k038wuoem2vdaiw/NYSARC-DRNY%20PADD%20Restoration%20Fact%20Sheet-FINAL_2020.04.22.pdf?dl=0

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ENCORE: **This podcast was recorded on January 22, 2020.**

Previous DRNY staff attorney, Andrea Clisura, discusses Committees on Special Education (CSEs) and their responsibility regarding special transportation for students with disabilities.

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Melissa Martinez, una analista del programa de representante beneficiarios de DRNY, habla sobre el programa  y en qué están trabajando ahora.

**ENGLISH TRANSLATION**
Melissa Martinez, a DRNY Rep Payee (PARP) Program analyst, talks about the program and what they are working on now.

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ENCORE: **This podcast was recorded on June 11, 2019.**

Michelle Walton, former PADD fellow at DRNY, discusses the importance of readability and the resources and tools to meet these standards.

**Resources**

• How to test document readability: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/test-your-document-s-readability-85b4969e-e80a-4777-8dd3-f7fc3c8b3fd2
• Plainlanguage.gov: https://www.plainlanguage.gov/about/definitions/
• Top 10 principles for plain language: https://www.archives.gov/open/plain-writing/10-principles.html
• A comprehensive guide to federal plain language guidelines: https://plainlanguage.gov/media/FederalPLGuidelines.pdf.
• Website Accessibility: https://www.rivkinradler.com/publications/judge-weinstein-deep-dive-website-accessibility-lawsuits/

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**ENCORE: This podcast was recorded using Zoom | November 15, 2021 **

The Empire State Association of the Deaf’s (ESAD) Finger Lakes Regional Representative, Steve Lovi,  discusses the mission of ESAD, the services it provides, and its current projects and events.

**Resources**
https://esad.org

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ENCORE:  **This podcast was recorded on September 18, 2019.**

Denise, a previous client of DRNY, shares her story of receiving vehicle modifications and addresses the importance of assistive technology.

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ENCORE:  **This podcast was recorded on November 17, 2021.**

La abogado del personal de DRNY, Jess Cochrane, analiza la importancia de la competencia cultural y su papel en la misión de Disability Rights New York.

*English translation*
DRNY staff attorney, Jess Cochrane, discusses the importance of cultural competence and its role in Disability Rights New York's mission.

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ENCORE:  **This podcast was recorded on June 28, 2021**

88 year-old Korean War veteran, Richard, shares his DRNY story to resolve an issue with his unemployment benefits through the help of DRNY Intake Specialist, Virginia Anderson.

**Resources**
https://www.drny.org
Phone: (518) 432-7861
Email: [email protected]
Online Intake Form: https://www.drny.org/intake.php

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ENCORE: **This podcast was recorded on September 12, 2019.**

Previous DRNY client, Shauncy, shares her story and her experience in becoming a self-advocate.

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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.

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