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Senator Schumer Vows To Restore Cuts To 340B Drug Pricing Program

The federal 340B Drug Pricing Program was enacted by Congress in 1992 and allows hospitals that serve a disproportionate share of low-income and uninsured patients to purchase drugs at a 20 to 50 percent discount, while keeping their Medicare reimbursements at non-discounted levels.

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Shredding Service Offers Job Training For People With Disabilities

CP of NYS Affiliate Empower, in Niagara County, is offering document shredding services provided by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who are paid for their work.

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A recent report says that most NYC schools are not accessible to students with disabilities

Too many students with disabilities are shut out of city schools, according to Advocates for Children, a non-profit organization that compiled the report.

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CP of NYS Annual Conference Session Highlight

The CP of NYS Annual Conference will take place October 15-17 at the Saratoga Hilton Hotel in Saratoga Springs. Hundreds of people from across the state will attend the event offering sessions on issues critical to people with disabilities, their families and staff from all 24 CP of NYS Affiliates.

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Socialization Is An Important Component Of Work Environment

Below is a story in today’s Times Union newspaper on NYSID’s new CEO and the Center for Disability Services’  NYSID contract Mail Fulfillment Center.

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NYS Approves Marijuana As Alternative To Opioids

A bill signed into law on Monday codifies recent state regulations that allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana in lieu of opioids for acute pain management.

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Activist Contends Sex Offenders Placed In Group Homes

An activist says he has identified at least 25 registered sex offenders being housed at state-run homes and facilities for people with developmental disabilities.

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