ALT MOPD and DCAS logo’s on top, navy blue background and text that says: From Jobseeker to City Employee: The NYCATWORK & 55-a Journey

ALT Yellow NYC accessible taxi van driving along a city street. The vehicle displays the wheelchair-accessibility symbol on the hood and side, with office buildings and a colorful food truck in the background.

ALT Yellow NYC accessible taxi van parked outside a taxi facility. A large yellow banner on the building reads “Most Accessible Fleet,” and the vehicle displays the wheelchair-accessibility symbol on the side panel.

ALT Participants march down a city street carrying a large blue banner that reads “Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities.” Several people walk behind the banner, including a person in a bright red coat and sunglasses near the center. Buildings, trees, and onlookers line the street.

ALT Commissioner Agarwal is wearing a bright red coat and sunglasses, walks through a busy outdoor Disability Pride gathering while using a white cane. Attendees, including wheelchair users and pedestrians, fill the plaza around vendor tents and event booths, with city buildings visible in the background.

ALT Commissioner Agarwal is in a bright red coat and sunglasses stands on an outdoor stage holding a white cane during a Disability Pride event. Beside the person, a puppet wearing a blue graphic T-shirt is raised by a performer, while Councilwoman Gale Brewer stands at a microphone. A large backdrop behind them displays the words “Disability Pride.”

ALT During the festival portion of the Disability Pride Parade a large crowd gathers at the plaza on a sunny day. Children sit in the foreground holding handmade signs and pom-poms, while adults, including many wheelchair users, sit and stand behind them facing the stage. White event tents line the plaza, and tall buildings surround the area under a clear blue sky. Several attendees hold posters and banners, creating a festive and inclusive atmosphere.

ALT An indoor gathering at CoSpire Cafe where an employee in a blue shirt and black apron stands reading from a paper to an audience. On the right, a woman wearing a green linen pantsuit sits and listens attentively. In the background, a digital display screen reads "Commissioner Nisha Agarwal.”

ALT A woman wearing a black cafe apron over a white shirt stands and reads from a document to attendees inside the cafe. The woman in the green pantsuit is seated at the counter nearby, while other guests look on near a pastry display case.

ALT A cheerful group photo featuring the woman in the green suit seated in the center. She is surrounded by CoSpire Cafe staff in aprons, attendees, and individuals in wheelchairs, smiling together under Halloween-themed decorations.

ALT A candid close-up of three women engaged in a lively conversation and laughing together. The woman in the green suit stands on the right, talking with a woman in a blue "CIDA" T-shirt and another woman in a black sheer-sleeved blouse.

ALT Promotional graphic featuring Commissioner Agarwal and actress/model Jillian Mercado. The conversation highlights Mercado's experiences as an Afro-Latina raised in a Dominican family in New York City, her perspectives on disability and cultural identity, and her advice on authenticity and pursuing careers in modeling and acting.

ALT Promotional graphic for the 2026 Disability Pride Parade. Large blue text reads “Disability Pride Parade,” with red text above and below reading “2026” and “Together We Build!” Blue text near the bottom reads “Sunday, October 18th.” Red text and an arrow direct viewers to “Parade Information.” Along the bottom are the logos for Disability Pride NYC, NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, Art Beyond Sight, and Project Access for All.

ALT Large blue text reads “Parade Information.” Under the heading “Route,” the graphic states: “11 AM: Parade starts at Madison Square Park, marching to Union Square Park” and “12 PM: Disability Pride Block Party at Union Square.” A second heading, “Access-A-Ride Information,” provides transportation details: “Dropoff: Madison Square Park on Park Avenue South and East 25th Street” and “Pickup: Union Square Park on 5th Avenue and East 16th Street.”

ALT Commissioner Agarwal, wearing a green blazer, speaks into a microphone at a conference table. MOPD staff member Eli sits beside Commissioner Agarwal, holding a drink with a straw. Items including glasses, a notebook, and a phone rest on the table. The setting appears to be a meeting room with neutral walls and a projection screen behind them.

ALT MOPD staff member Tony, wearing a light gray cardigan, sits at a meeting table with hands clasped. Behind them, a large screen displays a blurred cityscape with “nyc.gov” and the date “3/1/2026.” The room resembles a conference space with neutral walls and a mounted monitor.

ALT Five MOPD staff members, starting from the left, Eli, Commissioner Agarwal, Arthur, Crystal, and Tony sitting at a long table with microphones in front of them, presenting to an audience. A large screen behind them displays “Today’s Agenda” with topics related to disability awareness and services, along with NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities branding. Attendees sit facing the panel.

ALT Three MOPD staff members, starting from the left, Eli, Commissioner Agarwal, and Arthur sitting at a discussion table, each with a microphone. One wears a maroon sweater and scarf, another a green blazer, and the third a red-and-white checkered shirt while holding a smartphone. Glasses and other small items rest on the table. A beige wall and a door with a caution sign are behind them.