SDMNY

Supporting independent decision-making for individuals with I/DD in New York.

[SDMNY @SDM_NY]

SDMNY Project Director Naomi Brickel will be presenting at A Pathway To Adulthood Using Self-Direction: Transitioning For Independence 2025 Conference.

Registration deadline is May 15th!

More info and registration: https://t.co/ta5tPyBtAR

[SDMNY @SDM_NY]

Last week, SDMNY Director Naomi Brickel attended an international human rights conference hosted by the @supportgirona in Catalonia, Spain.

We’re excited to have been invited to this conference, learn from others, and share our successes and challenges!

[SDMNY @SDM_NY]

We recently learned that SDMNY's accomplishment in NY has been noted and applauded by two separate entities of the @UN!

https://t.co/UGPooEtVBt (support for decision-making is discussed at pp. 290- 293)

https://t.co/8LPjAK86cK (SDMNY is singled out at p. 13)

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First state-wide Supported Decision-Making Forum was held on Tuesday in Saratoga Springs hosted by our friends and partners at @AIMServices_Inc.

Thanks to AIM and all the participants for continuing to advance SDM and everyone's right to make their own decisions!

[NYADD @nyaddcares]

Twenty-three states include spouses as paid caregivers. New Yorks CDPAP program can keep our loved ones home longer with expansions, not cuts. Institutions should be a choice not the only option @ProtectHomeCare @SaveCDPAP

https://t.co/Wy5hw3HjUJ

[SDMNY @SDM_NY]

Last Friday, July 26, marked the 34th year anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the second year anniversary of New York's Supported Decision-Making Agreement (SDMA) Law!

We're looking back at the exciting SDMA Law signing with the Governor Kathy Hochul.

[SDMNY @SDM_NY]

We are revisiting our Decision-Maker Jessica's powerful speech on SDM and SDMNY!

Watch the full video here: https://t.co/ariHU98xV9

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Thank you for having us, @NewYorkAlliance!

Congratulations to our Founding Director, Kristin Booth Glen, for her Community Advocacy Award! 👏

[New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation @NewYorkAlliance]

The NY Alliance celebrated its Excellence Award Recipients during our Annual Conference last week:

Public Policy and Social Justice: Matthew Sturiale
Community Advocacy: Kristin Booth Glen
Distinguished Public Service: Commissioner Kerri E. Neifeld
Leadership: Kirk Lewis

[SDMNY @SDM_NY]

Captured moments from a few recent Supported Decision-Making Agreement signings.

Congratulations to our Decision-Makers, their supporters, facilitators, mentors, and everyone involved!! 🎉🎊 #sdmny #supporteddecisionmaking #disabilityrights #humanrights #idd

[NYS Council on Developmental Disabilities @NYSCDD]

April is World Autism Month and Celebrate Diversity Month! Here at the CDD, we view disability as a natural part of the diverse human experience! We continue to work towards supporting diverse and inclusive living. #AutismAcceptance

[SDMNY @SDM_NY]

📌 This Thursday!

Supported Decision-Making: A New Paradigm for New York State webinar hosted by The Arc New York

Register here: https://t.co/QaslwQMecg

#supporteddecisionmaking #sdm #sdmny #disabilityrights #humanrights #guardianship #specialeducation #independence #support

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More info and registration: https://t.co/iuj6uwghvP

[SDMNY @SDM_NY]

Happy Holidays🎄

[SDMNY @SDM_NY]

Don't miss the #SDM as an #AlternativetoGuardianship info session tomorrow! More information: https://t.co/O5fwpSPls0
#SupportedDecisionMaking #SupportedDecisionMakingNewYork #SDMNY #specialeducation #disabilityrights #humanrights #idd

[SDMNY @SDM_NY]

Hear #SDMNY Project Director @NaomiBrickel talk about #supporteddecisionmaking as an alternative to guardianship on December 4th! Register here: https://t.co/UYEe2pfJRW

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Catch our Decision-Maker Oscar Segal tomorrow at @PositiveExpo for his film screening followed by a Q&A! More info and RSVP: https://t.co/v2tljCeHzK #SupportedDecisionMaking #SDM #SDMNY #humanrights #disabilityrights #specialeducation #selfadvocacy #IDD #independentlife

[NYSID @NYSIDSpeaks]

The health insurance company Elevance Health is putting up $1.42 million in funding to more than double the number of medical schools preparing future doctors to care for people with disabilities.

https://t.co/NUnjVBj6AB

[SDMNY @SDM_NY]

Some photos from this year's @NysSelf conference. We had a great time talking about #SDM! Thanks to SANYS, our Decision-Makers, and everyone involved and participated! #SDMNY #SupportedDecisionMakingNewYork #disabilityrights #humanrights #specialeducation #selfadvocacy

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See #SDMNY Founding Director Kris Glen talk about #SDM and how it can resolve the conflict between autonomy and protection of adult children with #IDD as she receives an award from the
@ACRGNY. More info and registration: https://t.co/v7ALWzDL7i