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    With so much going on in politics and the news we’ve decided to create a special section focusing on advocacy issues related to persons with disabilities and our organization.

    Here we’re collecting news and event stories that have an immediate impact on our community and the people we serve.

    It’s always a good time to advocate for your loved one. Please include your name in the fight to keep independence, choice, supports and critical services!

    If you’d like more information about any of these issues please feel free to contact us at your convenience. We thank you for your support!


    Call to Action: Standard Occupational Classification for DSPs

    Direct Support Professionals are the backbone of home and community-based services, providing essential support to promote independence and community inclusion ...

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    Late Budget? We’re still fighting!

    CALL TO ACTION! THE NYS BUDGET MUST SUPPORT NEW YORKERS WITH DISABILITIES! The New York State Budget is TWENTY-FOUR Days ...

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    An 8.5% COLA Must be in the Final Budget!

    The NYS Senate and Assembly released their one-house budget proposals, which increased the 2.5% cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) proposed by Governor Hochul to 8.5% for voluntary ...

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    Act Now! Final NYS Budget Must Not Ignore People with I/DD

    The NYS Senate and Assembly released their one-house budget proposals, which increased the 2.5% cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) proposed by Governor Hochul to 8.5% for voluntary ...

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    Tell Congress: The Direct Care Workforce Needs Support!

    People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) leverage the services of direct support professionals (DSPs) in order to live and ...

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    2023 Executive Budget Ignores People with I/DD

    Governor Kathy Hochul released her FY 2024 Executive Budget. In her address she asked us whether her administration were doing ...

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    Care Can’t Wait – Sign the Petition!

    In the U.S., support for people with disabilities and older adults who need assistance with everyday activities can be unpredictable, ...

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    Call to Action: Address the Critical Workforce Shortage

    Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are essential workers who provide daily care, services and supports to people with intellectual and developmentally ...

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    Support Health Equity for People with Disabilities!

    New York State’s failure to recognize and fully support the specialty care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) ...

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    Write Governor Hochul TODAY to Include an 8.5% COLA, $500 million Rate Hike for Mental Health/Addiction Recovery Services!

    Governor Hochul will release her SFY 2023-24 Executive Budget next Wednesday, February 1st.  NYAPRS is one of 12 statewide advocacy ...

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