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Online Workshops
ICS continues to provide valuable online workshops that equip members with knowledge and tools to navigate challenges and protect their rights. Recent sessions have focused on practical emergency preparedness for people with disabilities and understanding human rights protections against discrimination. These workshops not only share vital information but also empower members to advocate for themselves and their communities.
All of the workshops are recorded and we are very pleased to be able to share them with you.
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities Workshop
ICS Health Home recently partnered with the New York City Office of Emergency Management for a workshop on Emergency Preparedness for people with Disabilities. The online workshop, attended by over 25 members, focused on how to create an emergency plan, get the right supplies and stay informed. Presenters highlighted the importance of knowing how to communicate with first responders, building management and neighbors, and walked us through steps to follow in case of hurricanes and coastal storms, and how to plan accordingly. Watch here.
Your Rights as a Person with a Disability
ICS, along with the Center for Independence of the Disabled – NY (CIDNY) and the New York State Division of Human Rights, led a workshop focused on how human rights laws protect people with disabilities from discrimination. Presenters highlighted what those rights are and how an individual can file a discrimination claim, how claims are investigated, and what kinds of relief and remedies can be awarded. Watch here.