Advocacy Alerts
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! THE NYS BUDGET MUST SUPPORT NEW YORKERS WITH DISABILITIES! The New York State Budget is TWENTY-FOUR Days ...
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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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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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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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Governor Kathy Hochul released her FY 2024 Executive Budget. In her address she asked us whether her administration were doing ...
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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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Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are essential workers who provide daily care, services and supports to people with intellectual and developmentally ...
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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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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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For decades, New York state has not made adequate investments to sustain the essential programs and services people with intellectual ...
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