Queens Council on DD

Let's start dialing. Albany needs to hear from you.

More than 7 million Americans have an intellectual or developmental disability. As #DisabilityPrideMonth comes to an end, we must remind ourselves that being an ally means supporting and uplifting your friends, family, and neighbors with I/DD not just this month, but every month.

Our Statement On Governor Hochul’s Announcement of State Job Availability in the Critical Health and Human Services Sector ⬇️

A sad day for families who depend on providers to care for their loved ones and those who care for them. #CareCantWait #IDDPriority #NYC #LongIsland

While the #NYSBudget is still not adopted, there is time to reach out to @GovKathyHochul @AndreaSCousins and @CarlHeastie to ask them to support an 8.5% COLA for our DSP workers #CareCantWait #IDDPriority #NYC #LongIsland ow.ly/CGwg50NG890

ADVOCACY ALERT ‼️ RT if you're counting on @GovKathyHochul @CarlHeastie and @AndreaSCousins to include an 8.5% COLA increase for I/DD service providers in this year's budget.

DSPs deserve fair wages for their essential work. If you agree, click the link to urge your elected officials to take action: cpstate.org/advocacy/ #IDDPriority #CareCantWait #NYC

Calling all New York I/DD Advocates! 📢 Click the link to send a letter to @GovHochul and your elected officials in the State legislature urging them to include an 8.5% COLA in this year's final budget: p2a.co/e5sta1V #NYDADayOfAction #CareCantWait

NY: Raises sought for workers who care for people with disabilities. The job vacancy and turnover rates disrupt the lives of vulnerable New Yorkers. ⁦@nyaddcares⁩ ⁦@thearcny⁩ ⁦@NYDisabilityAdv⁩ ⁦@SenJohnMannion⁩ lohud.com/story/news/hea…

The average annual statewide turnover rate for DSPs working for nonprofit providers in NY is 31%. @GovKathyHochul @CarlHeastie @AndreaSCousins help solve this crisis by approving an 8.5% COLA increase for I/DD providers in the final budget! #IDDPriority #CareCantWait #NYC

ADVOCACY ALERT ‼️ Re-tweet this post and tag your elected officials if you're counting on them and @GovKathyHochul to include an 8.5% COLA for the I/DD service sector in the final budget. #NYDADayOfAction

DSPs are highly trained and skilled professionals that provide essential support & services to 130,000+ New Yorkers with I/DD. @GovKathyHochul, raise DSP wages now & make the I/DD service sector a priority in this year’s Enacted Budget. #IDDPriority #CareCantWait

STAFF TURNOVER DISRUPTS LIVES. The average annual statewide turnover rate for DSPs working for nonprofit providers in NY is 31%. @GovKathyHochul @CarlHeastie @AndreaSCousins help solve this crisis by including an 8.5% COLA increase for I/DD providers in the final budget!

Join us on February 13th, as we call on our elected leaders to invest in the future of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those who care for them. Register here click here t.ly/2wkj #CareCantWait #IDDPriority #NYC #LongIsland

With the start of the new season, a major television network is committing to feature more actors with #disabilities, both in roles written as having disabilities and those that do not. disabilityscoop.com/2022/09/12/cbs…

July is #DisabilityPrideMonth If you're in #CentralPark this Sunday you may want to check this event out. There is also a virtual option if you rather participate that way. #NYC Register today: eventbrite.com/e/2022-disabil…

When it comes to people with disabilities we are still a long way from equality in the job market. #NYC should be leading the way to further inclusion and equality. #disabilities #employment #NYC americanprogress.org/article/removi…

Kudos to the @Mets #AutismAwarenessMonth #inclusion #NYC #disabilities amny.com/sports/basebal…

Kids can't wait when they have a language delay, need physical therapy, or have trouble eating. NY needs to make sure providers are there when kids need them early in life. Raise Early Intervention reimbursement rates by 11% in this year's NYS budget.