Jawonio offers lifespan services for people with intellectual disabilities, behavioral health challenges and chronic medical conditions. Congratulations on 70 years of service to the community. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not...
The U.S. Senate will likely vote on a controversial tax bill next week, and the outcome is far from clear. 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...
Just 65 percent of students in special education graduate on time, well below the 83 percent four-year rate for American students overall. Many of those that do earn their diplomas find themselves unprepared for the real world. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page...
"Make no mistake: The staffing crisis facing non profits who support people with developmental disabilities is acute, severe, here and now. If it's not resolved, the costs to the state and the taxpayers will be much higher as these non-profits close and the state needs...
President Trump has nominated Alex Azar to replace former HHS Secretary Tom Price who resigned in late September. “Azar left the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly in January after working there for nearly a decade, most recently serving as the president of Lilly USA. He now...
Jawonio staff and Veterans from the area honored all Veterans November 10th with US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Pictured left to right- back: Jack Smith, Vietnam; Michael, stationed in Europe, Ana Burgos , Mom; Diana Hess, Jawonio; Senator Kirsten Gillibrand; Yareli’s Burgos, Afghanistan; Michael, Jawonio Cleaning Co;...
These are not minimum wage jobs. Direct Support Professionals, and other low-wage workers employed by not-for-profit service providers are highly trained, highly skilled and heavily scrutinized and deserve to be paid a living wage. READ MORE HERE ...
New York Medicaid director Jason Helgerson said it was “completely reprehensible” for Verma to use the phrase “soft bigotry” to describe Medicaid programs that don’t impose extra requirements on low-income people seeking coverage. “Where should I start? Helgerson said, when asked to respond to Verma’s...
Medicaid expansion became the law of the land in Maine with the outcome of Tuesday’s vote, but the benefits won’t be available to eligible residents until the middle of next year at the soonest. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a...
Below is a quick overview of some key races and issues this Election Day. 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 of CP of NYS, its Board...