SUNY Poly’s Kaloyeros, Cuomo confidante Percoco charged by Bharara
Staten Island Says “Never Forget”
Programs are either being cut or are not being grown fast enough. Advocates have slammed the state for failing to act.
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Families Can’t Be Caregivers Forever
Families of People with Disabilities in Western New York Are Suing NYS Over Housing.
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Speechless “Hilarius”
This isn’t a tick on somebody’s diversity checklist — this show is genuinely funny, with a terrific cast ready to play.
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New ABC Sitcom Highlights Disability Issues
Set to premiere Wednesday at 8:30 pm on ABC, Speechless is the network’s newest family sitcom, and the only one of its kind on the air. It follows a family with a child who has a disability.
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Fly Like a Bird
For nearly three decades this one man has helped people of all types get, and stay fit.
What happens to their daughter after they are gone, or are too old to care for her?
This is a familiar story. The DiCarlos are retirees in their 60s. Amanda is 41, a developmentally disabled adult who needs constant care and supervision. READ THE STORY HERE
HRSA Announces Autism Funding Opportunity
Please visit the site below for information on funding opportunities for autism programs and research.
IDC Leader’s Influence May Grow
IDC Leader Jeffrey Klein likely Senate co-president or better next year, insiders say.
Parents’ lawsuit blames state for shortage of group homes
A group of parents and caregivers have filed a class action lawsuit accusing Governor Cuomo’s administration of failing to provide enough group home living opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities.
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