Mayor Bill de Blasio and Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities announce new events in the month of October to raise awareness of workers with disabilities.
Executive Order delegating to the Commissioner of the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, or successor office, the mayoral powers and duties in connection with the implementation of Section 224.3 of the Charter, and specifying requirements pursuant to Charter Section 224.3.
The report provides a comprehensive roadmap to improve quality of life for New Yorkers with disabilities in transportation, employment, financial empowerment, housing, health, technology, access to City services, and education
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.
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.
The de Blasio Administration joined Citi Community Development and the National Disability Institute to announce the launch of Empowered Cities, a national initiative that encourages municipalities to expand financial empowerment and economic inclusion to people living with disabilities.
It is the policy of NYCEM to comply with all applicable laws including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New York City Human Rights Law. This document describes the procedure to be taken under the ADA in order to file a grievance alleging discrimination by NYCEM.