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Announcements/Vacancies (Also see attached Vacancy Announcements for additional info): SEE BELOW FOR ALL ATTACHMENTS   AHRC, New York City: AHRC is pleased to announce that their Walter and [...]

Justice demands fairness…. as reported in the Times Union, Albany, NY on October 12, 2016 The Justice Center for the Protection of People With Special Needs was launched in 2013 […]

Announcements   DD Council Thursday, October 13, 2016, 9:30 am- noon CP of NYS, 330 West 34th Street, 15th floor Information: Marco Damiani (212) 947-5770 x 456;manhattanddcouncilchair@gmail.com [...]

Cuomo vetoes study of caregiver staff shortage Nonprofit agencies from all over the New York state and workers wrote to the governor urging him to sign the bill   [...]

Introductions were completed. Minutes from the last meeting were approved; if you would like to refer to past minutes, they are always available on the DD Council website: [...]

In New York Times Saturday, September 17, 2016 “Advocates have been fighting for years for such accommodations, which are required by state and federal law, and the shortcomings have become [...]

Parents of adults with disabilities take action on behalf of disabled adults with disabilities “Many of these caregivers are aging mothers and fathers who worry about what is going to […]

Announcements: See Flyers: mfsc-9132016-docs-and-announcements Yesenia Estrella, Sinergia, Inc. announced vacancies: Overnight Respite serving Manhattan and Bronx individuals. Must be Medicaid [...]

Dear Colleague: We’re very pleased to share with you this Statement of Principles: Hope and Commitment in Building a New Future for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, that [...]

NOTE: Received by participants in the WebEx Sessions Good Afternoon, Thank you for participating in one of the August 2nd, 2016 “Amendment 01” Overview WebEx sessions regarding the OPWDD 1915(c) [...]