New York’s I/DD community is facing a crisis. The time is NOW for @GovKathyHochul to take action and include desperately-needed funding for the I/DD service sector in the SFY 2024 Executive Budget. #IDDPriority#CareCantWait#NYDADayOfAction
@marcmolinaro New York State needs to increase investment in services and staffing for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We cannot go back to the days of warehousing people as in Willowbrook! Thank you for your continued advocacy for those with disabilities.
This will help this year but we will need the State to increase salaries for Direct Support Professionals on an ongoing basis to ensure critical services for those with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
It is welcome news from Governor Kathy Hochul that federal resources are going to be committed to assist with retaining direct support professionals who provide support for people with developmental disabilities.
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