Why was it O.K. for non-disabled stars to play disabled characters and win big awards?
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Golisano Foundation gifts $5.8M for developmental disabilities nursing program
The aim of the new institute is to transform the quality of care and support for people with developmental disabilities.
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Senator Schumer Vows To Restore Cuts To 340B Drug Pricing Program
The federal 340B Drug Pricing Program was enacted by Congress in 1992 and allows hospitals that serve a disproportionate share of low-income and uninsured patients to purchase drugs at a 20 to 50 percent discount, while keeping their Medicare reimbursements at non-discounted levels.
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See Highlights of 2018 Annual Conference
Shredding Service Offers Job Training For People With Disabilities
CP of NYS Affiliate Empower, in Niagara County, is offering document shredding services provided by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who are paid for their work.
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A recent report says that most NYC schools are not accessible to students with disabilities
Too many students with disabilities are shut out of city schools, according to Advocates for Children, a non-profit organization that compiled the report.
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CP of NYS STATEWIDE CONFERENCE ON DISABILITY ISSUES WILL DRAW HUNDREDS TO SARATOGA SPRINGS NEXT WEEK
The CP of NYS Annual Conference will take place October 15-17 at the Saratoga Hilton Hotel in Saratoga Springs. Nearly 700 people from across the state will attend the event offering sessions on issues critical to people with disabilities, their families and staff from all 24 CP of NYS Affiliates.
CP of NYS Annual Conference Session Highlight
The CP of NYS Annual Conference will take place October 15-17 at the Saratoga Hilton Hotel in Saratoga Springs. Hundreds of people from across the state will attend the event offering sessions on issues critical to people with disabilities, their families and staff from all 24 CP of NYS Affiliates.
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Socialization Is An Important Component Of Work Environment
Below is a story in today’s Times Union newspaper on NYSID’s new CEO and the Center for Disability Services’ NYSID contract Mail Fulfillment Center.
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NYS Approves Marijuana As Alternative To Opioids
A bill signed into law on Monday codifies recent state regulations that allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana in lieu of opioids for acute pain management.
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