French soccer start Kylian Mbappe will donate his earnings from the World Cup to a charity that gives free sports instruction to hospitalized and disabled children. The organization also coordinates disability awareness campaigns for schools and businesses, according to the French news outlet L’Equipe. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The...
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"There is a telling moment in the Netflix show when the N-word comes up. Segura, a self-styled badass, doesn’t say it. He starts to, but then his voice trails off." READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by...
Two NYCB Dancers will lead 18 children with disabilities in a ballet-based warm-up and movement combinations inspired by a ballet from NYCB’s repertory, concluding in a lively performance for accompanying family and friends. READ MORE HERE ...
The severe shortage of Direct Support Professionals is especially bad in New York State, but it has become a national crisis as state and federal governments continue to under-fund and under appreciate these highly trained and highly regulated professionals. SEE THE STORY HERE The articles linked to...
Amy Bittinger, Vice President of Family Support Services at ADAPT Community Network, was recently honored by the Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Council for her advocacy work for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service...
American Healthcare Leader magazine recently interviewed Susan Constantino, President & CEO of CP of NYS for a story about what we do together every day at CP of NYS. Please take a few minutes to read the article at the link below. READ THE ARTICLE HERE ...
The state's Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs has created specialized team of investigators to address sexual abuse. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily reflect...
The state’s inability to adequately address the staffing crisis facing this profession means that passionate and caring staff who love working for and building lifetime bonds with a person with intellectual/developmental disability are forced to leave the profession because they can’t even support their own...
Neither chamber adopted other high-profile issues, such as a mandate for certain professionals to call 911 when abuse of a disabled person is suspected. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily...