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Big News for Service Animal Access: Lyft's nationwide settlement ensures riders with disabilities can travel with service animals. Drivers must comply, get trained, and face consequences for refusals. ow.ly/aLfS50Yzh2f #DisabilityRights #ServiceAnimals

Join our Living Well with MS Workshops! Connect, learn, and empower yourself with practical tools, lunch, and giveaways. Next sessions: April 21 & May 5. RSVP: Events@icsny.org | 646.581.7104 | Text WELLNESS to 888.984.5101 #MS #Workshop

Home care. Transportation. Equipment. Without them, healthcare is inaccessible for people with mobility disabilities. These are not extras. They are requirements. ow.ly/KN9E50YyLjV

Traveling with a disability means extra planning and stress, but living fully makes it worth it. ow.ly/9K9H50YBQny #AccessibleTravel #InclusiveTravel

Respectful communication matters for adults with disabilities. Speak normally, use names, and treat everyone with dignity. No baby talk! ow.ly/4B1P50YwZwB #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion

Over 170 updates to potentially cut red tape for SSI. SSA's team plans to move paperwork online, ensure payment accuracy, and provide a decision tree to aid hospitals and care facilities in processing forms. Read more: ow.ly/9K6n50YyMQQ #SSIReform #SSIUpdates #SocialSecurity

Marcus Johnson, co‑lead of the Civics League for Disability Rights had his article “Saying No Is Disability Advocacy” featured recently in Disability Thinking Weekday. It’s a powerful look at why people with disabilities shouldn’t have to over‑explain or give away their expertise for free, and how setting boundaries is advocacy. Read the article at ow.ly/X1Ti50YySfn - follow Disability thinking Weekday at disability-thinking-weekday.ghost.io #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAdvocacy

Insurance is the first barrier. Coverage decisions determine access to care for people with mobility disabilities in NY. That impact is systemic. Read the report. bit.ly/4c3QfMu

"Small changes have big impacts." Discover AAPD's Inclusive Spaces Playbook with tips from Starbucks, Walmart & CVS Health. ow.ly/yNsz50Yso3g #InclusionTips #AccessibilityMatters

"Am I disabled enough?" Many face this hidden struggle. Read one perspective here: ow.ly/vm3150Yt32T #DisabilitySupport #ChronicIllness

Healthcare access for people with mobility disabilities isn’t one barrier—it’s a maze. Insurance, transportation, access, and provider gaps compound harm every day. Read the report. bit.ly/4c3QfMu

Discover NYC Health + Hospitals' FREE plant-based recipe booklet with global flavors. Download now and try something new this week! ow.ly/C6X850Yt2ru #HealthyEating #PlantBasedMeals

Federal cuts make SSI/SSDI harder for New Yorkers with disabilities; long waits and fewer experts. ow.ly/Q5H750Ysu4Y #SSDI #SSI #DisabilityRightsNY

NYC’s Open Streets program is facing a federal challenge from disabled residents who say street barriers block access to their own homes. A judge just ruled the case can move forward. ow.ly/6Yem50YssL3 #NYCOpenStreets #Accessibility

When destinations prioritize accessibility, everyone enjoys adventure. Discover 2026's top disability-friendly spots, from theme parks to states. Ready to update your travel vision board? ow.ly/SzWG50Ysrhe #AccessibleTravel #Disability

Which accessibility tools help you most? Join AAPD & Consumer Reports' virtual session 3/23 for $50 gift card! ow.ly/6PLo50YvWly #Accessibility #Virtual

ICS partners with providers to support Medicaid patients across regions and insurance types. Connect with ICS: icsny.org/what-we-do/dis…

"Stuck in a chair doesn't mean I'm not there; I am ME! And NOT a disability." Watch 'MS and ME' ow.ly/kE9S50Ym0pX #MS #DisabilityAwareness

Members helping members. Refer someone to ICS and help expand access to expert care. icsny.org/what-we-do/dis…

Around the corner: join ICS Thrive for Shamrock & Roll! Tues, March 17 • 12–3pm, 130 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn. Wear green and enjoy live entertainment, food, raffles & a photo booth! RSVP: events@icsny.org | 646-653-6019 | Text THRIVE to 888-984-5101 #StPatricksDay #BrooklynEvents