The state Department of Labor, for now, wants fast food workers’ wages to rise faster than those of other workers, its commissioner said. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily...
Provider groups representing more than 250 not-for-profit agencies supporting New Yorkers with disabilities have issued a report calling for a review and refocusing of the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (“Justice Center”). The report, “The Justice Center:...
She has Rett syndrome, which is a genetic disorder with a constellation of symptoms that look like cerebral palsy, Parkinson's, anxiety and autism all wrapped up together. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS,...
In recent years, we’ve seen a number of troubling developments 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 of Directors and staff, or...
This story explains why NYS must address this looming crisis. 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, its Board of Directors and staff,...
View our 70th anniversary video with a look at how far the disability movement in New York has progressed in the past 70 years. SEE THE VIDEO HERE ...
State Inspector General Catherine Leahy Scott issued a report in which she said OPWDD's "systemic mismanagement" has failed to stop theft by caregivers. 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 2016 CP of NYS Annual Conference drew more than 600 people from across the state to the Hilton Albany Hotel. READ MORE HERE ...
Rich Gardner is with Access CNY. "Our low wages hurt the people we work with because of the high rate of turnover," Gardner said. "A lot of times, new staff learns how to work with somebody, and the person starts getting comfortable with us, and we...
Capitol rally calls for money to pay direct care workers a living wage. 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, its Board of...