24 Feb NYS Senator Jim Tedisco Says bFair2DirectCare
Thank you Senator Tedisco for your support. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE ...
16 Feb They Do So Much More Than The Minimum
But there should be no debate about our obligation to pay a living wage to those who care for the disabled and, in doing so, represent us all. READ MORE HERE HERE AND HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of...
08 Feb #bFair2DirectCare and Meet With Us Governor Cuomo
Without this funding, they say, the health and safety of vulnerable New Yorkers is placed at risk. SEE THE STORY 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...
02 Feb Deadline Looming: #bFair2DirectCare
Lack of funding means agencies are operating with smaller staff and that is limiting program offerings. SEE THE STORY 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,...
31 Jan Trump Education Pick Advances Despite Special Ed Worries
Deep opposition from special education advocates was not enough to prevent President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Education from moving forward. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do...
31 Jan #bFair2DirectCare: Governor Cuomo, Be Our Hero
The video at the link below gives the viewer a glimpse into what it takes to be a direct support professional working with people with developmental disabilities. This is a very demanding and rewarding career that takes a great deal of training. Recent increases in...
18 Jan Governor’s 2017-2018 NYS Budget Proposal Highlights
After a very quick look at the Governor’s 2017-2018 New York State Budget proposal that was released late last night, following are some highlights of interest. We will provide further details as they become available. READ THE FULL HIGHLIGHTS HERE The Budget Documents are all available at...
18 Jan #bFair2DirectCare Statement on ‘bupkis” Budget Allocations for Direct Care Workers
The #bFair2DirectCare Coalition has issued a Statement on the Governor’s failure to include New funding for Direct Care Workers in the Executive Budget. “#bFair2DirectCare could not have been clearer in what’s needed in this year’s budget to help direct care workers achieve a living wage –...
17 Jan Don’t Forget #bFair2DirectCare in the State Budget
About three dozen demonstrators representing the bFair2DirectCare Coalition gathered in front of the Governor’s Mansion in Albany today to remind the Governor and the leaders of the New York State Legislature of the need to fund a wage increase for direct care staff working for...