New York Disability Advocates

For most, Friday marks the end of a long work week and the start of a restful and relaxing weekend. But for many DSPs, they face long shifts due to staffing shortages. We need to continue supporting those who support members of the I/DD community. #DSPs #IDDCommunity

Members of the I/DD community need access to a stable care system that has capbable and dedicated staff who earn a fair, living wage for their critical work. Let's continue to fight for fair funding and resources. #InvestInMe #InvestInUs

New York Must Finish the Job on Disability Services—Starting with a 4% Inflationary Increase empirereportnewyork.com/new-york-must-…

Lack of funding and resources often leads to staffing shortages and burnout, forcing families to close the care gap and leaving self-advocates behind. It's time for New York legislators to prioritize funding the programs and resources that support the I/DD community. #IDDCommunity #InvestInMe

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We're looking for stories across New York to help others better understand why continued investment in programs that support the I/DD community is so important. Which I/DD programs are important to you and why? Click here to share your story: bit.ly/4g9CDiy

Happy World Down Syndrome Day! Today is a reminder to celebrate inclusion and to support individuals with Down Syndrome. Let's continue to advocate for fair funding and resources that uplifts members of the I/DD community. #StrongerTogether #IDDCommunity

Members of the I/DD community need funding and support. Our lawmakers need to prioritize and streamline funding so that these individuals are supported with a stable care system. Contact your legislators here: bit.ly/4hYhqtt #InvestInMe #InvestInUs

March's #MemberSpotlight is the New York Association of Emerging and Multicultural Providers, a nonprofit organization that provides many services to agencies that support people with disabilities. Thank you to the team at NYAEMP for their commitment to the I/DD community!

New Yorkers, we're asking for your help to stand for members of the I/DD community. We're calling on legislators to reinforce support and care systems, and we urge you to do the same. Together we can make a difference. #InvestInMe #InvestInUs

Thank you NYS Senate & Assembly for including a 4% TII for I/DD services in your budgets, made possible by thousands of advocates, families, and providers who spoke up. Please call your legislators to thank them and to urge them to work with Gov. Hochul to prioritize disability funding in the final state budget by including the full 4%.

Family members, caregivers, DSPs: we want to hear from YOU! What is your favorite moment from working with the I/DD community? Your story has the power to help and inspire others. Click here to share your story: bit.ly/4g9CDiy

Change only happens when we speak up. Every advocacy effort makes a difference. Continue to share your stories and contact your lawmakers. Thank you for advocating for the I/DD community. #IDDCommunity #StrongerTogether #DisabilityAdvocacy

Yesterday, we filled the Capitol with a strong and clear message: New York must invest in I/DD services and the workforce that cares for them. Thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and stood together. Our work is far from over - we will continue to fight for meaningful change. Please share this post. #InvestInUs

⏰Final reminder - we're rallying today at 11:30! It's time to show why funding matters. Please stand with us as we call on legislators for a 2.7% targeted inflationary increase, CareForce affordability initiatives, and childcare and healthcare enhancements. Your neighbors are counting on you. #InvestInUs #InvestInMe

📢Tomorrow's the day! At 11:30, we will be gathering at the Capitol in Albany to demand action and real, continued investment in I/DD services and the care system. If you haven't RSVP'd yet, please do so here: bit.ly/4qkfZIy We hope to see you there! #StrongerTogether

Every dollar of disability funding has the power to change lives. Funding supports self-advocates, DSPs, family members, caregivers, and more. Urge your lawmakers to fund a stable care system: bit.ly/4hYhqtt #InvestInMe #InvestInUs

We want to hear from our self-advocates! Finish this sentence in the comments below: 'I feel most inspired when _____.' Sharing your story and voice can inspire others. #StrongerTogether #SelfAdvocacy

Members of the I/DD community need support, which requires fair funding and resources. We're calling for a 2.7% targeted inflationary increase, workforce support, and infrastructure and care system investment. Funding = stability, staffing, and choices. #InvestInUs #InvestInMe