 The 504 Democratic Club is a New York City-based coalition of Democrats working towards inclusion of people with disabilities in the political and social fabric of society. Club members hail from all five boroughs, reaching across every conceivable line to include a richly diverse group of people with disabilities, public officials, friends and family who support the concepts set forth in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Currently the 504 Democratic Club has around 350 members, and has celebrated its twentieth anniversary in the Fall of 2003. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 mandates that all federally funded programs must be accessible to people with disabilities. It is the precursor of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Photo Gallery of 504 Democratic Club's 2008 Endorsed Candidates online
 The following photos have just been posted at our Photos section:
- Michael Katz
- Sheldon Silver
- Sheldon Silver with the 504 Democratic Club
- Kevin Powell
- Steve Harrison
- Devin Cohen with the 504 Democratic Club
- Simcha Felder with the 504 Democratic Club
Labels: 2008 Election, Democrats
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Seven State Senate Candidate Responses to Our Questionnaires online
The following responses to our questionnaires have just been posted at our Questionnaires section:
- Shirley L. Huntley for State Senator, 10th State Senate District, Queens
- Albert Baldeo previously for State Senator, 15th State Senate District, Queens
- Simcha Felder for State Senator, 21st State Senate District, Brooklyn
- Martin Connor for State Senator, 25th State Senate District, Manhattan/Brooklyn
- Liz Krueger for State Senator, 26th State Senate District, Manhattan
- Thomas K. Duane for State Senator, 29th State Senate District, Manhattan
- Eric T. Schneiderman for State Senator, 31st State Senate District, Manhattan/Bronx
Labels: 2008 Election, Democrats
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Monday, August 25, 2008
Five More Judicial Candidate Responses to Our Questionnaires online
The following responses to our questionnaires have just been posted at our Questionnaires section:
- Maria Matos for Civil Court, Countywide, Bronx
- Nancy Bannon for Civil Court, Countywide, Manhattan
- Michael L. Katz for Civil Court, Countywide, Manhattan
- John J. Reddy, Jr. for Surrogate Court, Countywide, Manhattan
- Milton A. Tingling for Surrogate Court, Countywide, Manhattan
Labels: 2008 Election, Democrats
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504ers in Denver
by Edith PrentissHope you're all having a great time. "Remember the Power of the Disability Vote!" Tom Hunt who is in Denver with Rabbi Dennis Shulman (the candidate for Congress in NJ's 5th Congressional District) is interesting in being in contact with 504ers. Please e-mail him at...
thomas.m.hunt @ gmail.com
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/504Dems/message/7868 Labels: Democrats, Thomas Hunt
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Sunday, August 24, 2008
Three Judicial Candidate Responses to Our Questionnaires online
The following responses to our questionnaires have just been posted at our Questionnaires section:
- Alice Fisher Rubin for Civil Court, Countywide, Brooklyn
- Devin P. Cohen for Civil Court, 1st Municipal District, Brooklyn
- Lisa S. Ottley for Civil Court, 4th Municipal District, Brooklyn
Labels: 2008 Election, Democrats
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504 Democratic Club Statement on withdrawal of endorsee Albert Baldeo
504 Democratic Club Vice President Michael J. Schweinsburg issued the following statement on behalf of the Club:
"The 504 Democratic Club was proud to endorse Albert Baldeo in his Senate race and we are equally proud of his decision to step aside in the interest of helping the Democratic Party attain control of the Senate.
The integrity he has displayed in his many dealings with 504, left us unsurprised he would make such a noble choice.
He was our endorsed candidate two years ago and we look forward to hearing from him again."
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/504Dems/message/7865 Labels: 2008 Election
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
Primary 2008 - Coming to Your Neighborhood!
Dear Fellow 504 Members and Friends, We are extremely pleased with the outcome of 504's endorsement balloting. Each candidate 504 endorsed won with overwhelming support from the membership. As we are all in such strong agreement, the Board urges all members to join us in supporting our slate of candidates by hitting the campaign trail with them. [You can view the list of 504's Endorsed Candidates] Attached to this message is a calendar you can individualize with your volunteer commitments.PDF document of the calendar (Make sure you have the Adobe Reader in order to view, print and/or save the document)
You can also download the Word DOC file version of the calendarPlease first consider the candidates in your district or borough as well as those campaigns of interest throughout the City. When you have entered your schedule, please copy it, for your records and send it back for us to work with. You can send updates of your calendar if your schedule changes or just call us and we'll enter it for you. If you are already working with a particular candidate on a regular basis, please indicate that on your calendar. Be sure to let them know you are a member of the 504 Democratic Club. We will keep you updated as we are informed of events and appeal to you to get involved to ensure our strong slate of candidates gets elected. We are confidant that upon their election, each of our candidates will bring about positive change for the disability community. Your help will be vital to the success of their campaigns and make them Feel the Power of the Disability Vote. Peace,
Michael J. Schweinsburg
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Five More Candidate Responses to Our Questionnaires online
The following responses to our questionnaires have just been posted at our Questionnaires section:
- Jerrold Nadler for Congressmember, 8th Congressional District, Manhattan
- Steve Harrison for Congressmember, 13th Congressional District, Brooklyn/Staten Island
- Carolyn B. Maloney for Congressmember, 14th Congressional District, Manhattan/Queens
- Eliot L. Engel for Congressmember, 17th Congressional District, Bronx/Westchester/Rockland
- Elizabeth S. Crowley for City Councilmember, 30th City Council District, Queens
Labels: 2008 Election, Democrats
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Five More State Assembly Candidate Responses to Our Questionnaires online
The following responses to our questionnaires have just been posted at our Questionnaires section:
- Micah Z. Kellner for Assemblymember, 65th Assembly District, Manhattan
- Jonathan Bing for Assemblymember, 73rd Assembly District, Manhattan
- Richard N. Gottfried for Assemblymember, 75th Assembly District, Manhattan
- Michael A. Benjamin for Assemblymember, 79th Assembly District, Bronx
- Jeffrey Dinowitz for Assemblymember, 81st Assembly District, Bronx
Labels: 2008 Election, Democrats
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Two More State Assembly Candidate Responses to Our Questionnaires online
The following responses to our questionnaires have just been posted at our Questionnaires section:
- Luke Henry for Assemblymember, 64th Assembly District, Manhattan
- Paul Newell for Assemblymember, 64th Assembly District, Manhattan
Labels: 2008 Election, Democrats
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