A statewide coalition of 300 non-profits providing vital services and support to more than 140,000 New Yorkers with intellectual & developmental disabilities.
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In this field, every journey includes moments of progress that deserve to be shared. Maybe a first job, a new skill, a successful doctor's visit, or a goal that once felt out of reach. Behind these breakthroughs is consistent, stable support.
Share your story here: bit.ly/3QOPoUl
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Change is made possible by advocacy. Whether you're a self-advocate, a DSP, or a family member, your voice matters. Please continue to speak up for the I/DD community year-round!
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June marks the halfway point of the year and a moment to reflect on what we've done so far and all the work that still remains. For New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities, stability remains the goal. We must continue to invest in a stable care system.
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As May comes to an end, we want to take a moment to reflect and to say thank you. Thank you to advocates, families, and DSPs. This month has been a reminder that advocacy is ongoing - and we are committed to putting in the work.
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Today, we're calling on self-advocates. People living with I/DD are at the center of the conversation - that's why your voice matters most. We talk a lot about workforce shortages and funding challenges. But how does that affect YOU?
Share your story here: bit.ly/3QOPoUl
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As state budget delays continue, New York's disability community hopes for increases nystateofpolitics.com/state-…
Limited, inconsistent funding has real consequences for New Yorkers with I/DD, their families, providers, and DSPs.
As NY faces Medicaid threats and a workforce shortage, essential services are under pressure.
The I/DD community deserves stability, investment, and support — not uncertainty.
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If you're a native New Yorker, you know just how rural some parts of our state are. That lifestyle also comes with challenges for transportation, childcare, wages, and more. Increased funding would alleviate some of that stress and allow DSPs to focus on what matters most: providing care for individuals with I/DD.
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As we wrap up the week, let's not overlook some of our most vulnerable neighbors.
The I/DD community and their workforce deserve our advocacy and support.
Please join us in reminding lawmakers the importance of including the full 4% TII in the final New York State budget: bit.ly/4tm0hhk
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Our message is clear: funding for the I/DD care system must keep pace with demand. A full 4% TII is essential to sustain services, support staff, and ensure providers can continue to meet the needs of New Yorkers with I/DD.
Tell your legislators that the final budget must include the full 4% TII: bit.ly/4tm0hhk
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I/DD providers continue to face detrimental staffing shortages and rising operating costs.
A full 4% TII in the final New York State budget would help greatly alleviate the burden on providers, staff, and the I/DD community.
We urge lawmakers to include the full 4% TII. Tell them here: bit.ly/4tm0hhk
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New York's I/DD care system did not fall apart overnight. Years of funding decisions that failed to keep pace with workforce realities have strained the system. But we believe that it can be repaired by working with lawmakers to prioritize continued investment for the I/DD community. Let's ensure stable care for all!
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We may see a final New York State budget as soon as this week - meaning the time to act is now. A full 4% TII is imperative to stabilize I/DD services, support the workforce, and protect the progress providers have already made.
Please join us in reminding our legislators to keep the progress going: bit.ly/4tm0hhk
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