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Independence Care System is a NYC Health Home program and nonprofit dedicated to supporting adults with disabilities to live healthy and independently, at home.

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Join us June 9 for whole-person wellness with MS! Enjoy expert tips, peer support & resilience-building. CHCA, 400 East Fordham Road, 13th Floor (Room 1371), Bronx, NY
(Entrance on Webster Ave). Register: Email [email protected]; Call 646.581.7104 or Text WELLNESS to 888.984.5101 #MS #Wellness

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Disability competence is a basic essential, not a luxury. NY's $268B budget risks shutting vital programs like On A Roll and Thrive. Learn more in an article by Marcus Johnson: https://t.co/X4Go4GOGdI #DisabilityRights #Advocacy #SocialJustice

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A new accessible entrance at 45th St & Madison improves Grand Central access for all. Where next? Full story: https://t.co/y6URbrM6Tm #MidtownNYC #TransitAccessibility #NYCTransit #GrandCentral

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Inclusion drives business: 1.6× revenue, 2.6× income, 19% more innovation. Disability inclusion fuels growth. More: https://t.co/CFb5JGvKTM #DisabilityInclusion #Accessibility

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UPS’s surge in bus-lane violations is making accessible transit harder for New Yorkers with disabilities. Reliable service matters for everyone! Learn more: https://t.co/jrEFM3y79f #NYCTransit #AccessibleTransit

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Second Avenue Subway funding is back. Will East Harlem get fully accessible stations? https://t.co/NeGADWCn6J #NYCTransit #PublicTransit

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In a recent opinion piece, Marcus Johnson reminds readers that home care isn't a just set of tasks. It's a lifeline that keeps more than 13,000 New Yorkers with disabilities staying connected to their communities. More: https://t.co/WYSY02RtHu #HomeCare #DisabilityRights

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Kelly Clarkson spotlights NYC based Achilles International, an org empowering athletes with disabilities to conquer marathons, triathlons & more. https://t.co/pGX6BJWEE9 #AdaptiveSports #InclusiveSports

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Big Accessibility News: Columbia Univ invests $33M for a new elevator at 125th St station, plus 2 more by MTA. After 121 years, it will finally be accessible! Learn more: https://t.co/uL0Mp52uUv #NYCTransit #DisabilityRights

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Here's to more health equity in New York! NY set aside $25M to improve health care access for people with disabilities. NYU Dentistry got $5M to expand services to improve service & reduce wait times. https://t.co/AZlRgAD6us #InclusiveCare #DisabilityAccess

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Unstaffed subway booths hurt safety and access, especially for New Yorkers with disabilities. Read more: https://t.co/wweJLIyQqh #Subway #MTA #DisabilityRights #NYCTransit

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We all belong, no matter our culture or experiences. NYC Belongs: Together for All urges City Council to fund Disability Unite Festival, Pride Month Events, and Parade. Share, tag, email, and spread the word for inclusion! #NYCBelongs #DisabilityUnite @SpeakerMenin

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Save the Date! Join us May 17, 11AM–3PM at Union Square North Plaza for NYC DOT's Access to Independence Transportation Resource Fair - rain or shine! Enjoy transportation providers, accessibility tech, community resources, cultural programs, demos & giveaways!

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MTA works to make transit safer and accessible with new elevators and escalators at key stations. Read about the latest changes and share how it will impact your commute! https://t.co/bzvmyjsPRT #Accessibility #NYCSubway

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New affordable housing lottery at 325 Bond St, Brooklyn! 68 very-low-income units; units with accessibility features. Apply now: https://t.co/seKERzkVAk #HousingLottery #Brooklyn

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NY spends billions, yet home care waits and repair delays persist. Real change needs leaders with disabilities and accountability. Read more in an opinion piece by Marcus Johnson: https://t.co/5CUkdLeyOc #HomeCare #DisabilityRights

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"Frankly, workers can't afford to keep doing this work for long." ~SEIU's Leslie Frane. Home health aides deserve fair pay and support. Find out what's happening: https://t.co/DHb7B0uACK #HomeHealthAides #FairWages #CareWorkers

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Aging changes us, but it doesn't dim your spark. Embrace new ways to enjoy life and stay active. Discover more: https://t.co/l6ZCCqdm2l #HealthyAging #Disability

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Why apologize for access needs? They’re valid. You deserve comfort without guilt. Your needs matter. Learn about internalized ableism: https://t.co/CDxy4FMIpH #Ableism #DisabilityRights

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Voting access must be accessible for all. New bills risk stricter rules hurting disabled voters. Read more: https://t.co/bJTzzR7g4p #VotingRights #DisabilityAdvocacy