Cerebral Palsy New York State News: September 2021
Rally, public hearing for workforce crisis on September 14
Public Hearing
Senator John Mannion, Chairman of the Disabilities Committee, will host a public hearing on the workforce crisis at 10 a.m., Tuesday September 14.
CP State and its partners in New York Disability Advocates will deliver testimony during the hearing to evaluate the current workforce challenges of the I/DD service delivery system.
Click here for more information, including the livestream of the hearing.
Rally
There will be an in-person rally in Albany’s West Capitol Park prior to the public hearing, from 9:15-9:45. We understand an in-person rally isn’t feasible for many of our supporters, so CP State will broadcast the event on its Facebook page. Please share with your audiences!
Southern Tier agencies hosting workforce crisis event on Sept. 21
CP Affiliates and their partners in NYDA continue to draw attention to the workforce crisis affecting the quality of care for New Yorkers with I/DD!
On Tuesday, September 21, 11 a.m., advocates from Able-2, HCA, and Racker will join other providers in the Southern Tier for a regional workforce crisis rally.
A detailed agenda is forthcoming, but the event will be streamed on the CP State Facebook page.
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Legislative
As part of our ongoing Legislative efforts, Assistant Executive Director Peter Dolan has reached out to Assemblyman Mike Durso throughout the year and visited with him in his local office in Massapequa Park.
Assemblyman Mike Durso Visits CP Nassau
As part of our ongoing Legislative efforts, Assistant Executive Director Peter Dolan has reached out to Assemblyman Mike Durso throughout the year and visited with him in his local office in Massapequa Park.
Candle-Making for a Cause Fundraiser Held on Dec 9 at Halarosis Shop
We are grateful to Joanna V, owner of the Halarosis Candle Shop at the Roosevelt Field mall who put together an event to help raise funds to benefit programs at CP Nassau. “Halarosis” is Greek for “relaxation.” Joanna’s sister Patty is a participant at the CP Nassau...