March 3, 2020 Good morning. My name is Jessica De La Rosa. I am the systems advocate of the Brooklyn Center for the Independence of the Disabled (BCID). We advocate… read more →
Author Archive | Joe Rappaport
Statement of the Access-A-Ride Reform Group (AARRG!) on the MTA’s new “late-shift” pilot program RFP
We applaud efforts to make transit more reliable, accessible and affordable for all New Yorkers, including late-night commuters underserved by current subway and bus routes and schedules. However, the MTA’s… read more →
Community Health Worker positions open at BCID
Do you have a disability and want to help other people with disabilities live a better life? BCID wants you! We’re looking for outgoing, empathetic people to fill six part-time… read more →
Statement of Joe Rappaport, Executive Director, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, on Andy Byford’s resignation, January 23, 2020
I appreciated Andy Byford’s energy, his unprecedented inclusion of subway accessibility as a core principal at NYC Transit, and the access we’ve had to him and his staff. But President… read more →
amNew York op-ed: New Yorkers with disabilities deserve greater freedom
By Jessica De La Rosa In 1982, my mother and her home attendant began a 36-year journey together – one made possible only by Consumer Directed Personal Assistance, a unique, cost-effective New York State program that keeps… read more →