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Mar 29, 2013 — Audie Cornish talks with Chana Joffe-Walt of the Planet Money team about her series on federal disability benefits.
Mar 28, 2013 — In a continuing exploration of the nation's disability system, Planet Money looks at one of the fastest growing categories of disability recipients: children. The number of children on the program for poor disabled families is five times what it was 25 years ago.
Mar 27, 2013 — Planet Money looks at company called PCG which state governments hire to move people off of welfare and onto disability. States hire PCG to do this because states pay part of the bill for welfare, but don't pay for people on disability.
Mar 26, 2013 — As part of our continuing series on the rapid rise in the number of people receiving federal disability payments, we explore the world of disability lawyers.
Mar 25, 2013 — As part of our continuing series on the rapid rise in the number of people receiving federal disability payments, we visit Hale County, Ala., where nearly one in four working-age people are on disability.
Special Series Disability Matters: Find disability resources and links on this special page created for a Sound Partners collaboration between North Country Public Radio and North Country centers for independent living.
Maynard Baker's lawsuit sought access to remote ponds and lakes by planes like this one, of Helms flying service. Photo: by permission from Tom Helms
Former Warrensburg supervisor drops motorized access suit
Warrensburg, NY, Nov 30, 2012 — Former Warrensburg supervisor Maynard Baker has dropped his federal lawsuit seeking floatplane access to more than three dozen remote ponds and lakes in the Adirondacks.
The suit sought to reopen nearly 40 Adirondack lakes and ponds, arguing that a state ban violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. It followed a floatplane ban on Low's Lake near Tupper Lake.
Baker says he brought the suit on behalf of people with disabilities, but he can't afford to go head to head with New York State over the issue any more. Go to full article
The suit sought to reopen nearly 40 Adirondack lakes and ponds, arguing that a state ban violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. It followed a floatplane ban on Low's Lake near Tupper Lake.
Baker says he brought the suit on behalf of people with disabilities, but he can't afford to go head to head with New York State over the issue any more. Go to full article
Judge limits disabled access suit
Albany, NY, Jul 09, 2012 — There's been an ongoing fight in the Adirondacks over the use of motorized vehicles and float planes in remote areas. Supporters say four-wheelers, float planes and power boats are an appropriate tool to help people with disabilities reach recreation areas. But environmentalists say there are plenty of handicap-accessible lakes and trails, and they see the lawsuit as part of an effort to weaken bans on motorized recreation in the back country.
The long-running battle culminated in a federal lawsuit filed against the state two years ago by a group of disabled men who say they've been denied access to more than three dozen remote ponds and lakes in the Adirondacks. Now, a judge has gutted much of the lawsuit, but has still allowed it to move forward. Chris Knight has the latest. Go to full article
The long-running battle culminated in a federal lawsuit filed against the state two years ago by a group of disabled men who say they've been denied access to more than three dozen remote ponds and lakes in the Adirondacks. Now, a judge has gutted much of the lawsuit, but has still allowed it to move forward. Chris Knight has the latest. Go to full article
NY lawmakers to vote on "Justice Center" legislation for people with disabilities
Albany, NY, Jun 19, 2012 — The Assembly and Senate are expected to vote on legislation they say will curb abuses against people with disabilities in state care. According to the Albany Times Union, the vote could come tomorrow. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders reached a deal on his proposal in closed door meetings over the weekend. Karen DeWitt has more. Go to full article
Opposition grows to Cuomo plan to protect NYers in state care
Albany, NY, May 22, 2012 — Opposition is growing in the legislature to Governor Cuomo's top end-of-session priority. The governor would like to enact a new agency to curb abuse of people with mental... Go to full article
Cuomo says he'll make people with disabilities a priority this end-of-session
Albany, NY, May 10, 2012 — Governor Cuomo says he will make reform of the state's treatment of the disabled a major priority for the end of the legislative session, and plans to take his case "to the... Go to full article
NY moves to end abuse of people with special needs in state care
Albany, NY, May 08, 2012 — Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday announced a major reform package aimed at ending the abuse and neglect of people with disabilities in state care. Marie Cusick reports from... Go to full article
Federal Medicaid cuts threaten NY economy
Jul 05, 2011 — A health care advocacy coalition reports cuts to federal Medicaid spending, now being considered in Washington, would cost New York more jobs than any other state.
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Disabilities advocates watch new leadership in Albany and Washington
Jun 23, 2009 — There was a buzz across the community of people with disabilities when Gov. David Paterson was sworn in last year. And there were expectations that having a governor with a... Go to full article
Gillibrand drafts bill to fix "broken system" and help vets get benefits
May 21, 2009 — Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is drafting legislation that she says will make it easier for veterans to get health benefits. Of the nearly 47,000 veterans in the North Country,... Go to full article
A groundswell of support for legalizing medical marijuana in NYS
Apr 22, 2009 — Sponsors of a bill to legalize the use of medical marijuana in New York say they are closer to passage than anytime before. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article
