Stephen Lipinski, an Ithaca resident, and member of the Board of Directors at Franziska Racker Centers, has been elected to a two-year term as Chairman of the Board of Directors of CP of NYS. READ MORE HERE...
A news conference and rally in Buffalo today drew more than 200 participants to highlight the #bFair2DirectCare “300 Days to Better Pay” campaign calling for a funding increase in the New York State budget for wages for underpaid staff. Attendees included people with disabilities, family...
Best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving from CP of NYS and #bFair2DirectCare. We are grateful for the caring and dedicated staff who work around the clock to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to live fulfilling and dignified lives. ...
Here is one example of the support that is gathering for our proposal to raise the wages of direct care workers. READ THE LETTER HERE ...
In recent years, we’ve seen a number of troubling developments READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily reflect the views of CP of NYS, its Board of Directors and staff, or...
The 2016 CP of NYS Annual Conference drew more than 600 people from across the state to the Hilton Albany Hotel. READ MORE HERE ...
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Set to premiere Wednesday at 8:30 pm on ABC, Speechless is the network’s newest family sitcom, and the only one of its kind on the air. It follows a family with a child who has a disability. READ MORE HERE ...
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....
The Federation of Multicultural Programs (FMCP) is facing, according to court papers, a $9.1 million deficit and numerous six-figure bills. READ THE ARTICLE HERE ...