13 Sep Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Spotlight On James Bova
During Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, we are highlighting some of the great people who work as DSPs at our Affiliates around the state. James Bova is another example of just how special these people are. READ MORE HERE ...
12 Sep Celebrate DSP Week
Don't Forget Direct Support Professional Week. READ MORE HERE ...
12 Sep Justice Center May Have A Constitutional Issue
For the third time since March, a judge has dismissed a state Justice Center case against an alleged abuser over what court rulings have found is the agency’s lack of authority to prosecute the cases because their staff attorneys are not elected officials READ THE ARTICLE...
04 Sep Advocating For A Living Wage
This TV interview spotlights direct support professionals and the need for a living wage being pushed by the bFair2DirectCare coalition. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily reflect the views...
03 Sep Teacher Shortage On The Horizon?
New York has nearly 8,600 fewer active educators than it did five years ago, and the number of SUNY students majoring in education has dropped 50 percent since 2007. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP...
01 Sep Harvey Tougher On People With Disabilities
The upending of normalcy during the worst tropical weather system ever to hit Houston is particularly hard on those with disabilities. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily reflect the...
31 Aug Advocates Seek Help To Alleviate Housing Crisis
It has become increasingly difficult for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to secure the residential placements they need to live safe, secure, and independent lives in their communities. Families are doing more to make people aware of this crisis and they need YOUR help....
22 Aug Behavior Therapy Benefits Parents Too, Study Finds
Though the findings are considered preliminary, the results highlight how important it is for health care providers to include parents in their treatment of children with autism. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS,...