This is a familiar story. The DiCarlos are retirees in their 60s. Amanda is 41, a developmentally disabled adult who needs constant care and supervision. READ THE STORY HERE ...
Please visit the site below for information on funding opportunities for autism programs and research. READ MORE HERE ...
IDC Leader Jeffrey Klein likely Senate co-president or better next year, insiders say. READ THE ARTICLE HERE...
A group of parents and caregivers have filed a class action lawsuit accusing Governor Cuomo’s administration of failing to provide enough group home living opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. Read more HERE ...
Direct Support Professionals Week Spotlight on – Bernadette Dorisca Bernadette Dorisca is originally from Haiti, currently resides in Garnerville, NY and works at Jawonio, a CP of NYS Affiliate in Rockland County. Read more HERE....
Direct Support Professionals Week Spotlight on - Myra Fearon Myra Fearon lives in Brooklyn and has been a direct support professional for CP of NYS Metro Services for 10 years.Read her story HERE....
Spotlight on Deborah Hardy My name is Deborah Hardy, and I live in Roosevelt, NY. I currently work at Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc (CP Nassau). I’ve been employed with the organization since February of 2014. Prior to working at CP Nassau, I...
Direct Support Professional Thank You September 2016 I like what Brikney does for me. She does it in an orderly fashion. She takes me to the bathroom and gets me my lunch. She drives me to and from my program. She is a good person because she...
SED has announced the appointment of a new assistant commissioner of special education. READ MORE HERE ...