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New NY Legislation Passed For Disabled Rights

Posted on Aug 24, 2010

August 23, 2010 - New York -Two New York lawmakers are celebrating their work on getting the latest legislation benefitting disabled New Yorkers signed into law.

Sponsored by Senator Craig M. Johnson, S.7329 passed the Senate June 10 after passing the Assembly under the sponsorship of Assemblyman Michael J. Cusick. The legislation codifies the rights of disabled individuals to obtain education, public accommodations, housing, and commercial space without discrimination related to their disability. Because disability is covered under civil rights laws, it is illegal to discriminate against a person based upon disability.

The new protections afforded by S.7329 make it illegal to blacklist, boycott, refuse to buy from, sell to, or trade with an individual with a disability. There are additional protections regarding housing that have also been extended, including requiring landlords to make reasonable accommodations to common areas for suitable disabled access.

These housing modifications will be overseen by the State Division of Human Rights and may include adding Braille signage for visually impaired tenants or ramps for wheelchair-bound users.

Contacting a New York Disability Lawyer 

If you are disabled and unable to work, you may have questions and concerns about how to apply for disability benefits. Before you hire a New York disability lawyer, order this free consumer's guide: 5 Mistakes to Avoid when Filing a Social Security Disability Claim, to learn more about the Social Security disability claims process. Contact a New York disability lawyer at Decker, Decker, Dito & Internicola for more information about your case - 1-800-976-4904.

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Decker Decker Dito & Internicola, LLP the New York Social Security Disability Law Firm.  If you have suffered an injury or illness and unable to work, contact Social Security Disability Lawyer Frank J. Dito, Jr., Esq. at 800. 976. 4904.  Mr. Dito is an experienced trial and disability lawyer who represents disabled and injured individuals and their families in getting the benefits that they deserve. Frank is the author of "A Lawyers Guide to Car Insurance", the publisher of the "New York Injury Law Blog" and he is a frequent speaker regarding the recovery of benefits and the preservation of rights resulting from accidents and work place injuries. If you or a family member has a question about disability benefits contact disability lawyer Frank J. Dito, Jr. to discuss your legal rights and how he can assist you in obtaining the benefits you deserve.

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