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...
Nonprofit agencies across the nation that offer care and support to people with disabilities say they are struggling more than ever to attract workers. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not...
"I wanted to get rid of the stigma," said Ogren. "Mental health needs to be out there and people need to talk about it." READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily...
“I live in a small community, and it would have been nice to have a voice on the board, not only to speak up for commuters from out town, but also for [handicap] accessibility,” she said. “I wholeheartedly believe that everything should be wheelchair-accessible to...
Advocate says time is running out for action on some state bills. 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 views of CP of NYS, its Board of Directors...
The annual end of session set of compromises, known as the "Big Ugly" in the Capitol, is a long shot, but the Senate Republicans introduced a potential version late on Saturday READ MORE HERE ...
CP of NYS President & CEO Susan Constantino received the letter below recently and wanted to share it. My name is Rachel and I volunteer with an after school education program for a very special group of kids. I came across your website http://www.cpmetroservices.org/CPInformation_Resources/Links.aspx while discussing...
Now graduating as Watsonville High’s Student of the Year, nominated by his peers, Carlos has found the acceptance he desired for so long. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily...
A simple wooden box affixed to 8-year-old Alex Benitez-Alvarez’s walker gave the boy more storage space to carry school supplies — and the independence to perform tasks by himself. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP...