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Welcome to Episode 3 of the CDChoices Empowering Independence Podcast. Host Blaise Bryant, CDChoices' Communication and Outreach Associate, is joined by Hermes Fernandez of Bond, Shoeneck, and King; Elizabeth Martin, CEO of Consumer Directed Choices; and Bryan O'Malley, Executive Director of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Association of NYS. Click on the player to listen. A full transcript follows below.Episode 6 Transcript.pdfEpisode 6 TranscriptDisclaimer: The following [...]

CDChoices is honored and excited to share the news that we have been selected as the 2019 Nonprofit Organization of the Year by the Capital Region Chamber! We are fortunate to work with some wonderful Consumers who employ dedicated Personal Assistants. It is our privilege to empower independence for more than 1,000 people with disabilities in the Capital Region and northeast New York. Thank you to our nominators and supporters! 

Welcome to Episode 5 of the CDChoices Empowering Independence Podcast. Host Blaise Bryant, CDChoices' Communication and Outreach Associate, introduces representatives from two Fiscal Intermediaries to discuss the lawsuit alleging New York State did not follow proper procedures in setting rates for Consumer Directed Personal Assistance. Hear from Elizabeth Martin, CEO of Consumer Directed Choices, and Kathryn Carroll, manager of Government Affairs for the Center for Disability Rights [...]

Welcome to Episode 4 of the CDChoices Empowering Independence Podcast. Host Blaise Bryant, CDChoices' Communication and Outreach Associate, introduces a conversation between Marca Bristo, Executive Director of Access Living in Chicago and Joel Margolis. The conversation appeared on Voices from the Disabled Community, a production of ADAPT of Chicago, and is featured here with permission. You can find the complete original interview between Marca and Joel if you click here.To listen to [...]