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...
Free Webinar: From Member to Insider: Making the Most of Your ANCOR Membership Wednesday, November 12, 1-2 pm EST Whether you’re brand new to ANCOR or simply ready for a refresher, you can take advantage of a FREE, interactive session designed to help you make the most of your ANCOR membership! You...
Join New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) and New York State Legislators over Zoom for a roundtable discussion on the I/DD service system and the NYDA's priorities for the upcoming budget. Please see the dates and times for each region below, and register here if you are interested in...
Please join us at the Capitol on Tuesday, November 18. Click here to RSVP. Click the image below to download the flyer and share with other advocates! Questions? Contact Bill DeVoe at wdevoe@cpstate.org. We'll see you there! [pdf-embedder url="https://cpstate.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NYDA.ALBANY-CAPITOL-RALLY-11.18.2025.pdf" title="NYDA.ALBANY CAPITOL RALLY 11.18.2025"]...
How can nonprofits build digital resiliency in a rapidly changing world? In the latest episode of CP State(d), CP State Technology Specialist Kelsey Massyk sits down with Adam Eads, Senior Program Manager at TechSoup, to explore cybersecurity, technology literacy, and creating a culture that embraces innovation. Together,...