50 years ago, ABC investigative reporter Geraldo Rivera responded to a call from doctors and social workers at the Willowbrook State School to report on the appalling conditions under which its residents lived. Rivera and his crew captured footage in that clandestine visit to the School that...
Mike Alvaro to assume position effective Feb. 1 It’s the end of an era for Cerebral Palsy Associations of NYS. Susan Constantino, a stalwart advocate who has dedicated her life to fighting for disability rights and helping individuals achieve independence, has retired as President and CEO of...
Senator John Mannion recently honored CP of NYS CEO Susan Constantino with a resolution marking her many contributions to the I/DD field. ...
On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul presented her first New York State Executive Budget proposal. The $216.3 billion budget is in the context of a "post-pandemic future" that she said is "socially responsible and fiscally prudent." The State Budget Director, Robert F. Mujica, provided...
It’s a new day! After more than a decade of neglect, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), the nonprofits and workforce that provide supports are getting the investment they deserve. During her State of the State address, Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans for a significant investment in our...
Legislators and Speakers Shared Assessments of the 2022 Legislative Session, the I/DD Sector’s Role, and Discussed New Data from Provider Agencies Albany, NY— New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) hosted a roundtable with New York State Senators and Assembly Members to discuss the 2022 legislative priorities of...
Hear @SenJohnMannion, @TomAbinanti & members of the Senate & Assembly DD Committees discuss I/DD priorities in the upcoming budget. Register at https://t.co/bnlog3LPLY, then follow NYDA on Facebook (https://t.co/ycG0dtTZxH) and get an alert when it goes live!@NYDisabilityAdv pic.twitter.com/U3B9zRNChl — cpofnys (@cpofnys) December 9, 2021 ...
Better Care=Better Lives CP State Offering Online Curriculum to Improve I/DD HealthcareFeaturing Continuing Education Courses for Clinicians in New York State CP State, in partnership with the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, is proud to offer a FREE educational training series to all New York State clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners,...
We have been advised this morning by OPWDD that the deadline for staff to be fully vaccinated in order to take advantage of the bonus is extended from December 1, 2021 to January 14, 2022. The vaccine incentive payment is for qualified workers who have been...
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the New York Office for People with Developmental Disabilities will provide over $1.5 billion in one-time American Rescue Plan Act Funding to support recruitment efforts, retention incentives and vaccination bonuses for direct support professionals who provide support for people...