We support nearly 1,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Warren, Washington, & Albany Counties in New York. Contact: (518) 615-9861
A huge thank you to @TheWWAARC for volunteering their time to help with our foundation’s recent mail appeal! If you're ready to be a part of something truly meaningful and join us in making a difference, visit https://t.co/ZbQv52ZhuZ today! #Volunteer#GivingBack#HopeForTomorrow
July is Disability Pride Month!
Celebrate by learning about disability rights, supporting inclusive policies, and amplifying the voices of people with disabilities. Let’s also thank the dedicated DSPs who tirelessly support the I/DD community.
Thank you @Jones_Assembly for joining us today!
It is crucial that we take action NOW to ensure our sector has the funding and resources we need to support +130k NYers with I/DD and the essential workers who empower them to thrive. Let’s #InvestInIDD in the final budget!
Thank you @Rebecca76AD for standing with the I/DD community today and every day. Together, let’s continue to fight for the legislature to #InvestInIDD in the final budget 💪🧡
Calling all NY I/DD Advocates‼️This Wednesday, we'll be online all day urging @GovKathyHochul and the legislature to #InvestInME!
Help us make our voice heard by spreading our message & sharing your stories using the hashtag #NYDADayOfAction. Let's make some noise!📢🧡
.@Mattel released its first-ever Barbie doll with Down syndrome. The new Barbie doll is part of the brand’s 2023 Fashionistas lineup and retails at $10.99.
How did Mattel design the doll?
We have sent a CLEAR message 📢 to Congress this year that the issues facing people with disabilities are important thanks to YOUR advocacy. In 2024, it will be more important than ever to get involved, and we hope we can continue to count on you!🫵💪
Looking Back on 2023; Preparing for 2024
The stories in this issue of CONNECTIONS reflect the strength and compassion of each of our local Chapters, and collectively show that we are even Stronger Together!
Read the latest issue here: https://t.co/efvlHIOJKE
Tickets for the All Abilities Productions 1st Annual Adirondack Thunder Brunch are on sale now!
All tickets are general admission and are twenty-four ($24) dollars each.
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We are officially ONE MONTH away from celebrating the 2023 class of Outstanding Performers!
This week's special edition of #TestimonialTuesday, where we look back on stories of employment excellence from the past two decades, features Nicole Dorr with Member Agency @TheWWAARC.
What a day! First we got to work with out partners at @wwaarc who worked to mend and label more than 200 books! Then we had an afternoon with our friends at the @ualbanynewman association who helped prepare MORE booms for RED Bookshelves. Albany families, we got you!
Shipology's Amanda Schermerhorn on moving to a new phase for startup: 'We have the space, we have the software this year, we have a forklift, four pallet jacks. We're legit now.' https://t.co/SeeBfgctWj
NEW: The Biden-Harris Administration has announced:
☑️ $600M investment in the manufacturing of COVID-19 tests ahead of the fall and winter
☑️ FREE COVID-19 tests will be available for order again at https://t.co/6TkvdygmVu starting 9/25 https://t.co/RtDV4Rb9uy