The nearly 6,000 spouses and children of Sept. 11, 2001 victims have the support of U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, as a piece of legislation that would reverse an exclusion that barred them from compensation heads to the Senate for a vote. More.
‘They should have had access’ to funds from day one: Schumer vows to fight for 9/11 victims compensation
New form of dementia linked to 9/11 first responders
A study conducted by Stony Brook University researchers revealed that World Trade Center (WTC) responders with early-onset cognitive impairment may have a new form of dementia. More.
Bikers ride to honor 9/11 Victims and those serving as First Responders
The annual Morehead City 9/11 Memorial Ride honors and remembers those who died on 9/11. After being postponed two weekends ago due to weather, they finally had the chance to ride out. More.
Remembering the sometimes forgotten 9/11 first responders
Lincoln County Republican Women’s Club hosted their annual first responder appreciation luncheon on Sept. 12 this year with the focus being on 9/11. It’s been 21 years since the tragedy happened. More.
As 21st anniversary nears, advocates keep telling the stories of 9/11 victims, first responders, families
Mary Fetchet, executive director for Voices Center for Resilience, said many 9/11 victims, first responders and families did not get the long-term support, mental health care and wellness they needed. More.
VOICES Annual Symposium Partners with International Law Enforcement to Address Mass Violence
September 9 and 10, 2022, Voices Center for Resilience is sponsoring its 21st Annual Remembrance Symposium in partnership with the Leadership in Counterterrorism Alumni Association (LinCT-AA) and the International Network Supporting Victims of Terrorism and Mass Violence (INVICTM). More.
Jacksonville 9/11 first responder battling cancer dropped from WTC health program after insurance provider switch
A 9/11 first responder battling stage four cancer said he can’t afford medical treatments after losing benefits from the World Trade Center Health Program. The program covers eligible first responders and survivors of the September 11th terror attacks at no cost. More.
September 11 Victim Aid and Compensation Fast Facts
From 2001 to 2003, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) processed claims relating to injuries and deaths caused by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. In 2011, the fund was re-opened to compensate first responders and individuals who later experienced health problems related to 9/11. More.