What is happening federally right now is completely unacceptable for the disability field: the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent memo attacking the legal foundation for community inclusion, the Department of Education (DOE) transference of special education oversight to the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) and civil...
The New York State Senate and Assembly finished passing the $268.5 billion SFY 2026-27 final state budget bills just before midnight on May 27, 2026 – the latest state budget in sixteen years and almost two months past the April 1 constitutional deadline for the...
For the first time in its Human Resources Conference history, CP State is presenting the Human Resources Impact Award. This award recognizes an outstanding HR professional within the I/DD field who exemplifies excellence in leadership, innovation, and commitment to workforce development. CP State is honored to...
The New York State Senate and Assembly released their One-House Budget proposals—the Houses' formal response to the Executive Budget proposal—on Monday, March 9, and passed them on Thursday, March 12. The Governor, Senate, and Assembly now begin their “three-way” budget negotiations in earnest. While we are...
With six seconds remaining, the receiver extended his outstretched arm attempting to put the nose of the ball over the goal line. Just as the first specs of pebbled leather were about to reach the endzone, the defensive linebacker snatched the receiver by the legs...
2026 is a landmark year for CP State. As the organization celebrates 80 years of advocacy and service for New Yorkers with disabilities, it is also looking toward the future of healthcare equity. To start the year, CP State is proud to announce it has been named...
Get ready for an episode that is all about career advancement for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)! This time, we dive deep into the world of SUNY Microcredentials. Tune in as our guests, Laura Beth Malkowski (Aspire of Western NY) and Nichole Belonge (CP North Country),...
We are thrilled to announce the release of a significant two-part episode of our podcast, CP State(d), diving deep into the essential, yet often overlooked, topics of self-esteem, relationships, and sexuality for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This special two-part series, titled "Radiant Abilities:...
CP State and its partners in New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) have released its 2026–27 Budget Priorities, calling for continued investment in the I/DD system to strengthen workforce stability, modernize infrastructure, and support frontline care workers. Key proposals include a 2.7% Targeted Inflationary Increase, expanded...