Mar 17, 2004 — Mental health advocates rallied at the State Capitol for a bill that would require health insurers to provide more extensive mental health services coverage. The measure is known as Timothy's Law, and is named after 12-year-old Timothy O'Clair, who committed suicide after a battle with depression. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Feb 27, 2004 — Now that the Assembly and Senate have passed different versions of reforms to New York's voting practices, they'll have to agree on one version by the end of the year if they hope to have access to federal funds to carry out the changes. Disabled voters say more changes need to be made in order to ensure that polling places are fully accessible, as required under the law. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Jan 13, 2004 — Disabled rights advocates are urging the state legislature to rescind a requirement known as the full-face ballot. They say it hinders New York's ability to buy voting machines that are accessible. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Sep 25, 2003 — Some members of New York's disabled community tried out new ballot machines designed to make it easier for people who are blind or in wheelchairs to cast their ballot. New...  Go to full article

Jul 28, 2003 — A program that finds housemates for elderly or disabled people so they can stay in their homes has expanded into central Vermont. Jody Tosti has more.  Go to full article

Feb 28, 2003 — Tomorrow 56 men and women and their dogs will take off for the 1200 mile Iditarod sled dog race from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska. Organizers call it "the last great race on...  Go to full article

Aug 23, 2002 — A group of disabled people is demanding Governor Pataki sign a bill that would give them more rights to live in their community instead of nursing homes, if they choose. ...  Go to full article