Aristizábal, 33, has used his struggles and experiences to pay it forward to hundreds of kids in his native Cali, Colombia that have disabilities but lack resources to live a full life. SEE THE STORY HERE ...
According to a recent study, children on the autism spectrum who are bilingual appear to be able to switch gears more quickly than their peers who speak only one language. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP...
Kerry Delaney, Acting Commissioner of OPWDD along with her team, visited the Upstate Cerebral Palsy Tradewinds Children’s Residential Program (CRP) recently. The program, along with a similar program at Developmental Disabilities Institute and The Center for Discovery in Sullivan County, are working together as the...
A critic of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities won a federal lawsuit last year affirming his right to criticize the agency he works for, lawyers for the state are seeking to overturn that jury verdict. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are...
Some states are already lined up, waiting for federal permission to impose work requirements on able-bodied adults in the program. READ THE ARTICLE HERE READ THE CMS LETTER HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not...
Walmart will increase the starting wage rate for all hourly associates in the U.S. to $11, expand maternity and parental leave benefits and provide a one-time cash bonus for eligible associates of up to $1,000. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided...
This is the second story in a National Public Radio series about the incidence of sexual assault against people with developmental disabilities. 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...
We found that there is an epidemic of sexual abuse against people with intellectual 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 CP of NYS, its Board...
Opponents include the Catholic Church and some disability rights groups, which have expressed concerns that terminally ill patients may feel coerced into ending their lives too early, READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and...
Governor Paul LePage says lawmakers must pay for the new law without raising taxes or dipping into the rainy day fund. 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...