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Please take a moment to let our elected officials know these Acts matter!! The Better Care Better Jobs Act if enacted, the $900M boost to IDEA Part D could potentially address the critical special education shortage over the next decade, which would be pivotal for children with disabilities, their families, and educators. We have waited [...]
Families of people with disabilities should attend TRC’s Annual Meeting June 7
The current staffing crisis affecting The Resource Center and other disability service providers across New York State will be the main topic of discussion when The Resource Center holds its annual General Membership Meeting on Monday, June 7. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. Due to safety COVID-19, the meeting will be held via [...]
Membership matters! Join The Resource Center today
The Resource Center has a 60-year tradition of supporting people with disabilities to enjoy great lives. We invite you to help us ensure the continued success of our organization, as well as the people and families we support, by becoming a Member of The Resource Center during our 2021 Membership Drive. The Resource Center is [...]
KeyBank pledges $200,000 to develop new home for The Resource Center’s art program
People with disabilities will have the opportunity to express themselves through art thanks to KeyBank and the First Niagara Foundation. Officials at The Resource Center recently announced they have received a $200,000 commitment from KeyBank in partnership with First Niagara. The money will be used to create the Edgewater Art House, which will be the [...]
Virtual Rally
The Arc New York and The NY Alliance Joint Legislative & Advocacy Forum provides access to information on the 2021-22 Executive Budget proposal, upcoming legislation, advocacy strategies, and opportunities to engage leadership in the Senate and Assembly. Parents and family members, self-advocates, direct support professionals, not-for-profit agencies and other stakeholders will hear from presenters across a [...]
The Resource Center’s 2021 Membership Cards available
The Resource Center’s 2021 Membership Cards are available, offering discounts at dozens of local businesses as a way of thanking people for demonstrating support for those with disabilities through a financial contribution. Here’s some background information that explains Membership: The Resource Center is the Chautauqua County Chapter of The Arc New York. The Arc New [...]
Save Our Services (SOS) Phone Campaign
Family Groups are joining together to urge Governor Cuomo and the legislature to sustain funding for supports and services for New Yorkers with I/DD. You can participate in this advocacy action by calling Governor Cuomo at 518-474-8390. When you call, press 2 and leave a message similar to this, in your own words: "Please find the [...]
Urgent Action Needed: Congress Voting on a NEW COVID-19 Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote as soon as today on the next pandemic relief package - and we can't be left behind! The proposed bill includes many provisions that will provide critical support to people with disabilities, their families, and the direct support professional (DSP) workforce during this pandemic. Contact your [...]
#ForgottenFaces Campaign
Latest News: Signs of Progress Serve as Urgent Reminder to Keep the Pressure On! Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requested from states' Medicaid directors two years' worth of budgetary information and other identifying information about providers that would enable HHS to disburse relief payments to Medicaid-funded I/DD providers. We read [...]
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