Special is a new TV show about to debut that is by, and about a man with CP. 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...
Under the new state budget, funding for direct support professionals will increase, but the budget does not include a cost of living adjustment for the organizations that are facing a staffing crisis because of a lack of funding from NYS. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this...
You might be interested in this inspiring documentary about an individual with Cerebral Palsy. Cameron Sluggett lives a nomadic lifestyle that differs from society’s standards.. Known for his positive attitude, technical knowledge, and work ethic, he is one of a kind, and at 24, has...
Among those coming up short in the budget are direct-care workers, who aren’t satisfied with pay levels for the work they do on behalf of the state with disabled, mentally ill and homeless people. The not-for-profit agencies that employ those workers were also denied their...
The Autism Center will house services that include education, art, and fitness programs. 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...
In order to sign off on a budget deal, which is due on March 31, Governor Cuomo has made a list of demands to the legislative leaders, including funding for a pay hike for direct care workers. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided...
The governor’s counsel, Alphonso David, told hundreds of people from around the state a rally in the Capitol that, ...
Yhe de Blasio administration has agreed to survey and ensure that all of the city’s roughly 162,000 sidewalk curbs are accessible for New Yorkers with mobility and vision-impairment issues. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of...
Assembly members on both sides of the aisle rallied in the Capitol on Wednesday morning to highlight their support for increased human services funding in the final budget deal due at the end of the month. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided...
The Times-Union is reporting that a former top OPWDD official fired last year is still making $136,000 a year while doing no work at another state agency, according to payroll records obtained by The Associated Press. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided...