Special Education Remote Learning Information/Contacts/Resources/Links
The switch to remote education because of the coronavirus crisis has created many educational challenges for families. New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) offers the f …
NYLPI Releases New Election 2020 Guide Addressing New Yorkers’ Voting Rights — and How to Counter Voter Intimidation and Combat Voter Suppression
New York Lawyers for the Public Interest is proud to offer a voting rights guide for New Yorkers to raise our voices and make change in the 2020 General Election. We explain detail …
NYLPI Testifies to NYC Planning Commission in Support of a Renewable Rikers
Climate and Energy Justice, Criminal Justice, Environmental Justice, Legislative, Renewable Rikers
Senior Staff Attorney Melissa Iachan testified before the NYC Planning Commission in support of a proposal to amend the City’s official zoning map to designate Rikers Island as a ” …
NYLPI Files Amicus Brief to Defend Waste Equity Law
Climate and Energy Justice, Environmental Justice, Transform Don't Trash NYC, Waste Equity
NYLPI, together with pro bono partner Hughes, Hubbard & Reed LLP, filed an amicus brief in the Appellate Division on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, in defense of Local Law 152, th …
NYC MOPD: Audio Description and Captioning
The New York City Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities provides a guide on audio description and captioning. The following information covers how to make your videos and liv …
NYC MOPD: Accessible Documents Guide
The New York City Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities provides guidelines on making documents accessible to people living with disabilities.
NYC MOPD: Accessible Slide Decks and Presentations Guide
The New York City Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities provides a guide on accessible slide decks and presentations. In order for your slide decks to be usable and understan …
NYC MOPD: Accessible Social Media Guide
The New York City Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities provides a guide on accessible social media.
NYC MOPD: Basic Website Accessibility Checklist
The New York City Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities provides a basic website accessibility checklist. If websites are not digitally accessible, a large portion of the con …
NYC MOPD: Accessible Virtual Meetings Guide
The New York City Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities provides a guide on how you can make your virtual meetings accessible to people with disabilities. It includes informa …
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