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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
A federal class-action lawsuit claims New York City's subway system has broken the law by failing to make stations wheelchair accessible. 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...
“It is an absolute travesty that for so long, many New Yorkers have been excluded from our transit system," said one of the legislators. READ MORE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily reflect...
Barbara Crosier, Vice President, Government Relations for CP of NYS, has been named recipient of the fifteenth annual Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day "Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr." Advocacy Award. READ MORE HERE ...