A news conference in Albany yesterday calling for additional funding for direct care workers was attended by legislators from both parties, all voicing their support for the proposal.
“Disability is not a tragedy. It’s just a different way of living,”
Since beginning the course five years ago at NYU Tandon, Allan Goldstein’s classroom has provided a space for relationships and partnerships to grow between engineering students and consultants from United Cerebral Palsy of NYC (UCP of NYC) and HeartShare Human Services
Human Resources Professionals Conference for Disability Provider Community Scheduled For June
The goal of this conference is to bring together human resources and administrative professionals from across the State to share best practices and engage with others in a unique opportunity for targeted learning and discussion on issues unique to our field.
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#bFair2DirectCare Agencies Hold Lobby Day in Albany
Non-profit organizations that support persons with developmental disabilities hold a Lobby Day to urge Albany to #bFair2DirectCare and provide funding to pay direct care workers a living wage.
Direct Care Providers Say Workforce Is Down, bFair2DirectCare
“…don’t leave without getting that money for direct care services,” state Sen. Jim Tedisco, R-Glenville, said at a noontime press conference.”
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North Country Man Says bFair2DirectCare
Please join me in asking the Governor and New York State Legislature to Be Fair 2 Direct Care!
News Conference Tomorrow, Tuesday, 2/28 Noon In Capitol
New Vacancy, Turnover Data Show Deepening Crisis for Non-Profits Serving People with Developmental Disabilities
22 In NYS Senate Ask Majority Leader To bFair2DirectCare
A Letter from Senator Robert Ortt, Chairman of the Senate Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Committee, and 21 other Senators, to Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan asks that the Senate’s One House Budget Proposal include $45 Million to begin to provide a living wage for direct support professionals at non-profit agencies providing support and services for people with disabilities.
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NYS Assemblyman Says Gov Cuomo Turned His Back On people With Disabilities
“Today, Gov. Cuomo turned his back on our state’s most vulnerable New Yorkers, the developmentally disabled, and the incredible direct support professionals who provide such important quality of life care to these incredible individuals.
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Mohawk Valley State Legislators Look To Form Coalition
The collection of representatives could be called the “Valley Coalition” and could get together for the first time early next month.
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