19 Sep Fly Like a Bird
For nearly three decades this one man has helped people of all types get, and stay fit. READ MORE HERE ...
19 Sep What happens to their daughter after they are gone, or are too old to care for her?
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 ...
19 Sep HRSA Announces Autism Funding Opportunity
Please visit the site below for information on funding opportunities for autism programs and research. READ MORE HERE ...
19 Sep IDC Leader’s Influence May Grow
IDC Leader Jeffrey Klein likely Senate co-president or better next year, insiders say. READ THE ARTICLE HERE...
16 Sep Parents’ lawsuit blames state for shortage of group homes
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 ...
15 Sep Spotlight on Direct Support Professionals
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....
15 Sep Spotlight on Direct Support Professionals
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....
14 Sep Spotlight on Direct Support Professionals
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...
14 Sep They Do So Much More Than The Minimum
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...