Coalition representing thousands of Direct Support Professionals is asking Governor Cuomo to remember his pledge to include funding in his Executive Budget to bring DSPs closer to a living wage. READ MORE HERE ...
The legislation, which included two bills requiring a constitutional amendment, passed overwhelmingly in both houses. 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...
For people of all abilities in this community, success is often determined by one highly influential, skilled person who helps them navigate both the work world and home life. They are called DSPs. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public...
Rallies in Albany and Poughkeepsie Thursday Call for a Living Wage for DSPs Who Support New Yorkers 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...
Prisoners with disabilities in the state's Regional Medical Units allege that they are being denied access to essential programs and services like law libraries. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily...
"Be Fair 2 Direct Care" is the battle cry of advocates for people with developmental disabilities. SEE THE STORY 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,...
Gov. Andrew Cuomo pledged two years ago to increase pay for DSPs over a six-year period. So far, though, it's not clear whether his next budget plan, due at the end of the month, will keep apace with that promise. READ MORE The articles linked to this page...
"New Yorkers already get "short changed" by federal government, getting 79 cents back from Washington for every dollar they pay in taxes — or a shortfall of $48 billion annually." READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP...
Two men with disabilities are partners and official members of the Leadership Niagara class of 2019, and it will mark the first time a person with an intellectual disability will be a member of the leadership class. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are...