Racker is working to build a world where all people know they belong by helping individuals with disabilities and their families lead fulfilling lives.
Please join us in celebrating our June DSP of the Month, Stacy H!
Thank you Stacy for being on our team and for your enthusiasm in making a difference in the lives of the people you support. Congratulations!
What a legend!
In Ithaca, Chuck Tompkins, 80-year-old retired pastor and Racker Board of Director Emeritus - dubbed “the bishop of Ithaca” - is honored as a Hometown Hero after decades uniting churches, students & neighbors through service.
📷: Jaime Cone Hughes/Tompkins Weekly
Chuck lives and breathes the community, from supporting Racker in many ways, to making a difference throughout the Ithaca area with many organizations - we're grateful for his friendship, generosity, and wisdom.
Thank you Chuck for your service and support in building a world where all people know they belong.
Read the Hometown Heroes article - tompkinsweekly.com/hometown-…
As we wrap up the week, let's not overlook some of our most vulnerable neighbors.
The I/DD community & their workforce deserve advocacy & support
Please join us in reminding lawmakers the importance of including the full 4% TII in the final NYS budget: bit.ly/4tm0hhk
Our message is clear: funding for the I/DD care system must keep pace w/demand. A full 4% TII is essential to sustain services, support staff, & ensure providers continue to meet needs of NYers w/ I/DD.
Tell your legislators to include the full 4% TII: bit.ly/4tm0hhk
I/DD providers face detrimental staffing shortages & rising operating costs.
A 4% TII in the final NYS budget would alleviate the burden on providers, staff, & the I/DD community.
We urge lawmakers to include the full 4% Tell them here: bit.ly/4tm0hhk#InvestInUs
We may see a final NYS 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, protect the progress already made.
Please remind our legislators to keep it up: bit.ly/4tm0hhk
Thank you to everyone who participated in Dr. Racker Giving Week - whether you donated, wore Racker gear, shared our message, or honored Dr. Racker’s legacy in your own way.
Together, we continue to build a community where everyone belongs.
Happy National Nurses Week!
A very special thank you to all the nurses at Racker who go above and beyond in their work with the people we support, their families, and ensuring our staff are well trained.
Supporting Big Hearts, Big Dreamers, and Big Smiles is a big responsibility and we are proud of our teaching team who start making a difference on day one that lasts a lifetime.
Please join us in celebrating our CSP of the Month of May, Travis C!
Thank you Travis for setting a great standard of care and having such enthusiasm for the important work you do! Congratulations!
Dr. Racker was more than a leader - she was a champion for people, growth, & possibility. Her belief in strenghs-based practice & continuous learning still shapes how we support individuals & families every day.
Help us honor Dr. Racker's legacy at secure.qgiv.com/for/rackergi…
This virtual presentation looks at how understanding of autism has changed over time, from early views to today’s focus on acceptance and neurodiversity.
The session will explore changes in language, research, and public attitudes, and why it is important to center Autistic voices when building more inclusive communities.
The presentation is offered through the University of Cincinnati and is open to self‑advocates, families, caregivers, community partners, and professionals.
Please help us celebrate our April DSP of the Month, Tonia R!
Tonia shows strong commitment and care for the people she supports. She takes initiative and helps ensure individuals have more opportunities to enjoy and be involved in their community...
Tonia is patient, kind, and creative in her work with people and with her coworkers. She is always willing to help and plays an important role in building a supportive, positive team.
Congratulations, Tonia! Thank you for the meaningful difference you make every day.