The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) joined other City agencies in responding to the recent steam pipe rupture in Manhattan's Flatiron district. DEP employees participated in the annual NYC Disability Pride Parade, as it has in years past.
This report analyzes the state of accessibility of websites managed by or on behalf of the City of New York. The analysis is based on the City of New York Accessibility Scoring Methodology which is derived from WCAG 2.0 Level AA standards.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed two pieces of legislation — the first to support high school students with disabilities as they transition to higher education and a second to reduce unnecessary waste of single-use plastic when ordering take-out or food delivery.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed eight pieces of legislation to address pay disparities within the city’s municipal workforce and to support New Yorkers living with disabilities residing in shelters or in affordable housing units.
The de Blasio administration announced that New Yorkers who primarily communicate via American Sign Language can now obtain City services faster and more efficiently through the use of ASL Direct.