Workers World New York City Disabilities bureau

Workers World New York City Disabilities bureau

Climate crisis poses life-and-death threat to people with disabilitiesClimate crisis poses life-and-death threat to people with disabilities

Climate crisis poses life-and-death threat to people with disabilities

“It’s time to recognize climate change as a disability rights issue” was the headline for an article by Tiffany Yu,…

September 18, 2019
Led by Disability Rights Pioneer Nadina LaSpina, Disability Pride Parade rocks NYC for fifth consecutive yearLed by Disability Rights Pioneer Nadina LaSpina, Disability Pride Parade rocks NYC for fifth consecutive year

Led by Disability Rights Pioneer Nadina LaSpina, Disability Pride Parade rocks NYC for fifth consecutive year

Many thousands of people with disabilities and our allies endured oppressive heat July 14 to march, roll, ride and scoot…

July 25, 2019
Disability community wins ruling in fight for subway accessDisability community wins ruling in fight for subway access

Disability community wins ruling in fight for subway access

In the hallways of the court at 60 Centre St. on June 5, lawyers for disability rights activists declared an…

June 10, 2019
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, protest demands for equality, access and an end to police murderOn International Day of Persons with Disabilities, protest demands for equality, access and an end to police murder

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, protest demands for equality, access and an end to police murder

New York - For the fourth consecutive year, the People’s Power Assemblies organized a rally to commemorate the International Day…

December 11, 2018
Disabled artists and activists fight for minimum wage equalityDisabled artists and activists fight for minimum wage equality

Disabled artists and activists fight for minimum wage equality

Brooklyn, N.Y.  — The Fair Wages Task Force began its campaign to eliminate subminimum wages for disabled workers at a…

November 5, 2018