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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 –...
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...
bFair2DirectCare Coalition members made their case outside the Governor's State of the State Address in Albany yesterday. click the link below and view page A-3 to see the photos and captions. SEE MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP...
Click on the link below to see the complete schedule of Governor Cuomo's State of the State speeches planned for six sites around the state next week. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and...
2017 COPA Lobby Days Are Set Executive Leadership Appointments: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Main Lobbying Day: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 This year, COPA (ALIA, CP of NYS, DDAWNY, IAC & NYAEMP) and NYSARC, are holding joint Albany Lobby Days. Together we represent nearly 300 providers of services...