El Director Ejecutivo de DRNY, Tim Clune, Esq., analiza nuestro podcast en español y los objetivos de divulgación de DRNY para la comunidad de habla hispana para el próximo año.

(English translation)

DRNY’s Executive Director, Tim Clune, Esq., discusses our Spanish podcast and DRNY’s outreach goals to the Spanish-speaking community in the upcoming year.

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ENCORE: **This podcast was recorded using Zoom** | February 24, 2021

DRNY’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-amtrak

Amtrak customer complaint system: https://www.amtrak.com/non-discrimination-policy

Phone: 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245)
TTY: 1-800-523-6590
Mail:  Amtrak Law Department, 1 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001
Questions? Here are some additional resources: 

AmtrakDisabilitySettlement.com
Email: [email protected]
Telephone (toll-free): 1-888-334-6165
TTY Telephone (toll-free): 1-866-411-6976

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**This podcast was recorded using Zoom | December 8, 2021 **

Executive Director, Tim Clune, Esq. discusses DRNY's goals for the upcoming year.

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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.

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**This podcast was recorded using Zoom | December 9, 2021**

DRNY's Executive Director, Tim Clune, Esq., discusses Disability Rights New York's 2021 highlights and advocacy successes.

**Resources**

• "¿Por qué esperar  Respuestas a sus preguntas sobre la vacuna de COVID-19" panel video: https://youtu.be/Yi6BblkhTEs
• District 75 Case: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qayhsk3sfg2esel/District%2075%20Press%20Release%20-Final%202021.01.26.pdf?dl=0
• Dollar General Class Action Settlement Agreement: https://dollargeneraladasettlement.com/
• "Systems in Crisis: Identifying Critical Issues in Response to Mental Health Crisis Calls" Report: https://www.dropbox.com/s/im8ql1y0zlntyg3/2021.03.26F%20RAASIC%20Report.pdf?dl=0
• DOCCS Complaint: https://www.dropbox.com/s/lo71zfna0za5bf7/2020.06.28%20Press%20Release%20DOCCS%20final.pdf?dl=0
• "New York State's Response to Protect People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Group Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic" Report: https://www.dropbox.com/s/e4ym4d1s2zwmbf2/2021.03.05%20Investigatory%20Report%20on%20State%27s%20Response%20to%20People%20with%20IDD.pdf?dl=0

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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.

La versión subtitulada y en ASL de este podcast está disponible en el canal de YouTube de DRNY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcJEFJXGgiZwE4zbw2BKg.

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

The subtitled and ASL version of this podcast is available on DRNY's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcJEFJXGgiZwE4zbw2BKg.

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ENCORE: **This podcast was recorded on November 27, 2019.**

DRNY PAAT, PATBI, and PAVA Program Director, Christy Asbee, Esq., discusses flight accessibility for travelers with wheelchairs and other mobility devices.

**Resources**
DOT Aviation Consumer Protection Division’s Disability Hotline: 1-800-778-4838 
File a Complaint with DOT: 202-366-2220

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**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 February 6, 2019.**

Sutton King, Wellness Director of NYIC, discusses the mission of the New York Indian Council and its services.

**Resources**
www.facebook.com/NewYorkIndianCouncil
www.rhodeislandindiancouncil.org

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Western New York Hispanic American Veterans Memorial Committee's president, Ventura Colón, and service office, Johnny Sanabria, discuss National Veterans and Military Families Month.

**Resources**
http://hispanicheritagewny.org/about/veteranscommittee.php
https://www.facebook.com/WNY-Hispanic-American-Veterans-Memorial-Inc-136885749693191/

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ENCORE: **This podcast was recorded using Zoom** | October 20, 2020

DRNY staff attorney, Amanda Pearlstein, discusses the Restoration of Honor Act (ROH), its purpose, and how to apply for ROH benefits.

**Resources**
veterans.ny.gov
Email for general questions: [email protected]
Email for legal questions: [email protected]

This presentation was produced by Disability Rights New York thanks to a generous grant from The New York Bar Foundation.

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