Posted on December 29, 2016 by aschibley - News
“No one who works full-time should be condemned to a life of poverty…” – Governor Andrew Cuomo
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Posted on December 29, 2016 by aschibley - News, Uncategorized
Advocates pushing officials to back requirements in legislation that would expand accessible transportation options for people with disabilities.
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Posted on December 28, 2016 by aschibley - News
Some wonder if Trump’s pick to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will revamp Medicaid.
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Posted on December 27, 2016 by aschibley - News, Uncategorized
Sarah Fitzpatrick, a Recreational Therapist at UCP of Long Island’s Indian Head Road Residence, is committed to helping individuals live Life Without Limits.
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Posted on December 27, 2016 by aschibley - News
Connor Wilks is a 14-year-old freshman with special needs. But at least one of those “needs” has been met by an extended wrestling family that has whole-heartedly accepted him as one of its own.
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Posted on December 19, 2016 by aschibley - News
On Friday, direct care workers, supported by Rochester area Legislators, delivered their message in the latest plea to Governor Cuomo to provide funding to support a wage increase for those supporting people with developmental disabilities.
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Posted on December 16, 2016 by aschibley - News, Uncategorized
See photos from the rally HERE.
Posted on December 16, 2016 by aschibley - News
Hiring and retaining workers is becoming more difficult as state minimum wage increases make wages in other careers, such as fast food restaurants more competitive with agencies.
Posted on December 16, 2016 by aschibley - News
A rally in Glens Falls Thursday urged the state to come up with more money for people who work with the developmentally disabled. It was dubbed “bFair2DirectCare.”
Posted on December 14, 2016 by aschibley - News
Capital Region Advocates & Legislators to Hold Rally Tomorrow, Thursday, December 15th 10:00 am
To support #bFair2DirectCare Campaign