19 Oct Shredding Service Offers Job Training For People With Disabilities
CP of NYS Affiliate Empower, in Niagara County, is offering document shredding services provided by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who are paid for their work. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and...
10 Oct A recent report says that most NYC schools are not accessible to students with disabilities
Too many students with disabilities are shut out of city schools, according to Advocates for Children, a non-profit organization that compiled the report. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily reflect...
07 Oct CP of NYS STATEWIDE CONFERENCE ON DISABILITY ISSUES WILL DRAW HUNDREDS TO SARATOGA SPRINGS NEXT WEEK
The CP of NYS Annual Conference will take place October 15-17 at the Saratoga Hilton Hotel in Saratoga Springs. Nearly 700 people from across the state will attend the event offering sessions on issues critical to people with disabilities, their families and staff from all...
05 Oct CP of NYS Annual Conference Session Highlight
The CP of NYS Annual Conference will take place October 15-17 at the Saratoga Hilton Hotel in Saratoga Springs. Hundreds of people from across the state will attend the event offering sessions on issues critical to people with disabilities, their families and staff from all...
26 Sep Socialization Is An Important Component Of Work Environment
Below is a story in today’s Times Union newspaper on NYSID’s new CEO and the Center for Disability Services’ NYSID contract Mail Fulfillment Center. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily...
25 Sep NYS Approves Marijuana As Alternative To Opioids
A bill signed into law on Monday codifies recent state regulations that allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana in lieu of opioids for acute pain management. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do...
21 Sep Activist Contends Sex Offenders Placed In Group Homes
An activist says he has identified at least 25 registered sex offenders being housed at state-run homes and facilities 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...
21 Sep CP of NYS, New York City Ballet Bring World-Class Dance Training To People With Disabilities
New York City Ballet (NYCB) Artists Ashley Laracey and Adrian Danchig-Waring conducted a dance workshop for children with disabilities July 21, at the Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga Springs. Accompanied by NYCB Musician Nancy McDill, the two world-renowned dancers led 19 participants in ballet-based warm-up...
18 Sep 60 From Across NYS To Be Recognized At CP of NYS Annual Conference In Saratoga
These four employees from the Center For Disability Services are among 60 staff members from CP of NYS Affiliates across the state to be honored at the Staff Recognition Dinner during the CP of NYS Annual Conference, Tuesday, October 16 in Saratoga Springs. Congratulatons and...