05 Jul Sullivan County Success Story
Music therapy program at CP of NYS Affiliate the Center for Discovery helps boost the confidence of young people with autism. SEE THE STORY HERE ...
03 Jul Air-powered Waterproof Wheelchair Developed for New Texas Water Park
“The potential to open opportunities for people with disabilities who need powered mobility to access splash parks, water parks, beaches or pools is transformative.” READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily...
01 Jul 30 years after the ADA became law, missing or incorrect braille remains at many public facilities
A CBS News report says the public facilities across the country are looking past the needs of blind Americans by failing to address problems with braille signage. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and...
27 Jun Lawmakers pass bill to study alleged funding, staffing shortfalls in mental health housing programs
A bill, sponsored by Democrats Sen. David Carlucci and Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, would establish a temporary commission to assess what advocates call funding shortfalls across the state's mental health housing programs. RED MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of...
26 Jun NIH Long-Range Study Will Include People From Entire Spectrum Of Society
A new long-term medical study says it will bring the needs of often-overlooked populations into focus. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily reflect the views of CP of NYS, its...
18 Jun Coalition Urges NYS to Set Aside of Funds from Healthcare Investment Account
Earlier this year, $675 million of the HCTF funds were used for a Medicaid rate increase to hospitals and nursing homes across New York; but no such funding has yet been dedicated to community care providers. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided...
10 Jun Ali Stroker Smashes Through Another Barrier
“This award is for every kid who is watching tonight who has a disability, who has a limitation or a challenge,” said Ms. Stroker, who won for her role as Ado Annie in “Oklahoma!.” READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a...
28 May DSP Shortage is Nationwide Crisis
Low pay feeds shortage of workers who care for people with developmental disabilities READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily reflect the views of CP of NYS, its Board of Directors...
28 May NYS Senate Democrats want to up special-ed aid
Senate Democrats want Gov. Cuomo to sign off on the Education Department’s request for tuition-rate-setting methodology and funding increases for special-education programs and schools. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily...
24 May Legislation banning sub-minimum wage for New Yorkers with disabilities continues to cause controversy
Legislation closing loophole held up in committee process. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily reflect the views of CP of NYS, its Board of Directors and staff, or of the...