Lawmakers Must Increase Investment in People with Disabilities On Tuesday, February 25, hundreds of advocates joined Senator Fahy, Assemblymember Santabarbara, and New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) to call for stronger investment and support in New Yorkers with disabilities. Together, they advocated for New York to...
New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie have announced Committee Chairs for their respective houses. Senator Patricia A. Fahy and Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara were recently named chairs of the Senate Standing Committee on Disabilities and Assembly Committee on People with...
It’s holiday time and I thought we should begin this month by addressing some of the most pressing issues that come up at this time of year. While there’s room for debate and everyone is entitled to their opinion, the correct answers to each of...
C'mon, don't deny it. Even if you don't like them, don't watch them, you've been exposed to the overly sweet, very safe world, with always a happy ending in the increasingly prevalent Hallmark Holiday movie format. Whether the lead couple is reunited childhood, but now estranged,...
[caption id="attachment_13496" align="alignright" width="300"] Self-advocate Kim Compton and DSP Meg Affonso from the Center for Disability Services were among the speakers calling for a fair investment in disability services.[/caption] On November 19, more than 300 members of New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) coalition rallied in the...
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of our friend Ed Matthews' passing: ADAPT Community Network mourns the passing of Edward R. Matthews, who served as its CEO for the past 35 years. “Ed Matthews was a respected leader and an unwavering advocate for individuals...
The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has announced the 1915(c) Comprehensive Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Renewal has been approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The HCBS Waiver is the Medicaid program that provides opportunities for adults and...
Early Voting: Saturday, October 26, 2024 – Sunday, November 3, 2024 You can vote early in person before Election Day. Be sure to find your early voting site and check the hours. Key Deadlines: Saturday, October 26, 2024 Last day for the Board of Elections to receive applications for...
This year's keynote will offer an interactive experience to help participants improve outcomes for their clients and communities. It will focus on exploring value and potential—both real and perceived—within organizations and beyond. Keynote speaker Susan Robinson will share inspiring and humorous stories about curiosity, adaptability, and...
Grant funds are still available to fill in the funding gaps for individuals when other sources have been exhausted. The Community Health Outreach Project, or CHOP, provides financial assistance for the purchase of equipment, services, supplies, and other supports needed by individuals with intellectual, developmental, and...