"Capitol Pressroom"Ann Hardiman, Executive Director, NYS Association of Community and Residential Agencies and Steve Kroll, Executive Director of NYSARC. HEAR THE INTERVIEW HERE WWNY TV-7 in Watertown highlights the bFair2DirectCare campaign. SEE THE STORY HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by...
In many parts of the state, fast-food jobs now pay better than what care workers make 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,...
Without this funding, they say, the health and safety of vulnerable New Yorkers is placed at risk. 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...
"The governor must adopt a funding plan that allows non-profit groups to retain qualified employees by paying a salary that allows these same workers to meet their financial needs.” - NYS Senator Marty Golden READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as...
The#bFair2DirectCare Coalition is keeping the issue of funding a reasonable wage for direct care workers in the public eye, but the Governor must make this issue a [priority in his budget amendments. See the stories below for more on the issue and the campaign in the...
A new paper finds that for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), first impressions are less favorable than those of their neurotypical peers, with potentially isolating consequences. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and...
Lack of funding means agencies are operating with smaller staff and that is limiting program offerings. 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,...
The video at the link below gives the viewer a glimpse into what it takes to be a direct support professional working with people with developmental disabilities. This is a very demanding and rewarding career that takes a great deal of training. Recent increases in...
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Clemson University establishes soccer residency program for students with 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 the views of CP of NYS, its Board of Directors and staff,...