Posted on February 10, 2017 by aschibley - News
“Capitol Pressroom”Ann Hardiman, Executive Director, NYS Association of Community and Residential Agencies and Steve Kroll, Executive Director of NYSARC.
WWNY TV-7 in Watertown highlights the bFair2DirectCare campaign.
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Posted on February 10, 2017 by aschibley - News
In many parts of the state, fast-food jobs now pay better than what care workers make
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Posted on February 8, 2017 by aschibley - News, Uncategorized
Without this funding, they say, the health and safety of vulnerable New Yorkers is placed at risk.
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Posted on February 8, 2017 by aschibley - News
“The governor must adopt a funding plan that allows non-profit groups to retain qualified employees by paying a salary that allows these same workers to meet their financial needs.” – NYS Senator Marty Golden
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Posted on February 7, 2017 by aschibley - News
The#bFair2DirectCare Coalition is keeping the issue of funding a reasonable wage for direct care workers in the public eye, but the Governor must make this issue a [priority in his budget amendments.
See the stories below for more on the issue and the campaign in the NYS Legislature to fund this critical issue.
Posted on February 3, 2017 by aschibley - News
A new paper finds that for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), first impressions are less favorable than those of their neurotypical peers, with potentially isolating consequences.
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Posted on February 2, 2017 by aschibley - News, Uncategorized
Lack of funding means agencies are operating with smaller staff and that is limiting program offerings.
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Posted on January 31, 2017 by aschibley - News, Uncategorized
The video at the link below gives the viewer a glimpse into what it takes to be a direct support professional working with people with developmental disabilities. This is a very demanding and rewarding career that takes a great deal of training. Recent increases in the minimum wage and a lack of funding from New York State have eroded the wages of these positions, making it increasingly difficult for non-profit agencies to hire and retain staff and this threatens to reduce the quality and quantity of supports and services for people with disabilities. Please ask Governor Cuomo to fund increases in wages for these dedicated and caring professionals.
Posted on January 26, 2017 by aschibley - News
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Posted on January 25, 2017 by aschibley - News
Clemson University establishes soccer residency program for students with disabilities.
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