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- Due to expected high temperatures and heat indices, NYC cooling centers will be open. Cooling centers are air-conditioned facilities, such as libraries, community centers, senior centers, or schools that are open to the public during heat emergencies. To find your nearest cooling center, call 311 or visit Cooling Centers Finder.
Disability Pride Month
- Join us at MOPD as we usher in Disability Pride Month! Stay tuned for upcoming events commemorating the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act!
- NYC is providing in-home Covid-19 vaccinations (Johnson & Johnson) to eligible NYC residents who are fully homebound, have not already been vaccinated, and do not already have access to a vaccination program. Call 877-829-4692 or fill out the Interest Form if you would like to apply.
- Our office has put together a collection of Frequently Asked Questions from the Disability Community regarding COVID-19 vaccine distribution. This page will be updated to answer more questions so please continue to check back for additional information.
- The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities has released the 2020 edition of AccessibleNYC, an annual report on the state of people with disabilities living in NYC.
Resources
Housing
Transportation Applications
Social Services & Benefits
Notice and Grievance Protocol
Know your rights and how to take action.
ASL Direct
A video conferencing service for constituents who prefer to communicate with American Sign Language
A video conferencing service for constituents who prefer to communicate with American Sign Language
A video conferencing service for constituents who prefer to communicate with American Sign Language
Project Open House
Home modification program to increase accessibility in the homes of people with disabilities.
Home modification program to increase accessibility in the homes of people with disabilities.
Home modification program to increase accessibility in the homes of people with disabilities.
Accessible Dispatch Program
On-demand wheelchair accessible taxi service for trips originating anywhere in the five boroughs.
On-demand wheelchair accessible taxi service for trips originating anywhere in the five boroughs.
On-demand wheelchair accessible taxi service for trips originating anywhere in the five boroughs.