But there should be no debate about our obligation to pay a living wage to those who care for the disabled and, in doing so, represent us all. READ MORE HERE HERE AND HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of...
Two more newspapers call on governor Cuomo to add money to the NYS Budget to increase salaries for direct care workers. A letter to Cuomo, signed by 23 senators, said this: "Simply put, if NYS does not make major investments in the direct support workforce this...
Direct Support Workers Need a Living Wage. NYS must step up now to avert a crisis. PLEASE READ AND SIGN 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,...
"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,...