Kathy Bunce

Inspired by my family and wonderful friends to make every person count, every day!

[Kathy Bunce @BunceKathy]

.@gillibrandny @SenSchumer please co-sponsor the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act (S.2767/H.R.5408). Since 1989, the #SSI asset limit has not been raised, forcing people w/ disabilities into poverty. #UpdateSSI

[Michael Seereiter @MJSeereiter]

Hundreds join us to rally in Albany for 3.2% COLA and $4,000 DSWE in NYS budget! Let’s get this done! #InvestInMe!!!

[Kevin Horrigan @KevinDHorrigan]

*This is a matter of equity and parity w/state workers who do the same job for much more money.
*DSPs & providers are an economic engine in the regions economy.

[New York Disability Advocates @NYDisabilityAdv]

Care is a necessity, not a privilege. @GovKathyHochul, we're counting on you to recognize this reality. Include a DSWE and 3.2% COLA in the 2025 budget.

[New York Disability Advocates @NYDisabilityAdv]

Direct Support Professionals are skilled and dedicated workers, yet they earn just above minimum wage. 2025 is the time to recognize their efforts and put an end to the caregiver crisis.

[Kathy Bunce @BunceKathy]

“What a wonderful world it would be…”

[OPWDD @NYSOPWDD]

I am your neighbor! I may live next door to you or right down the street. You may see me mowing the lawn or see me waving to you when you pass by. Look beyond my developmental disability and see me for who I am. #LookBeyond. https://t.co/EYs0s5imu5

[OPWDD @NYSOPWDD]

I am your neighbor! I may live next door to you or right down the street. You may see me mowing the lawn or see me waving to you when you pass by. Look beyond my developmental disability and see me for who I am. #LookBeyond. https://t.co/EYs0s5imu5

[Senator Jeremy Cooney @SenatorCooney]

Proudly wearing orange today in support of an 8.5% COLA for NYS human services and mental health workers (“O” agencies). This increase is long overdue and must be included in this year’s budget!

@NYSPEF @DDAWNY_ @peopleincnews @HolyChildhood

[DDAWNY @DDAWNY_]

@sarbetter
@RyanWhalenCT
@NickReisman
While state electeds were in Albany today working on the budget extension, they were also wearing orange ribbons to show their support for an 8.5% COLA!!!
Let's do this please!!
@CarlHeastie
@AndreaSCousins
@GovKathyHochul

[Kathy Bunce @BunceKathy]

@GovKathyHochul
People w disabilities are counting on you! Begin the process of saving vital services by including:
+8.5% Cost of living increase
+Health Equity to increase health service access for people w disabilities
+increase Early Intervention 11% for Equity special ed

[Kathy Bunce @BunceKathy]

The dire situation for so many people with disabilities is beautifully described. @GovKathyHochul you have the power to make this right. No more U turns. Find the 8.5%COLA & provide EQUITY to caregivers & care receivers. Lives depend on it.

[Living Resources NY @LivResourcesNY]

After attending last week's NYDA Rally, Cathi Angelo Butryn , part of our communications team, shared her thoughts with the @dgazette on why an investment in the future of I/DD community can’t wait. This story needs to be heard.
@NYDisabilityAdv
@NewYorkAlliance

[Kathy Bunce @BunceKathy]

@JPatersonSASI @NYDisabilityAdv @GovKathyHochul People with disabilities have enough challenges. They deserve safe, appropriate supports and the people doing this important work deserve to earn a living wage. #carecantwait #IDDpriority

[Kathy Bunce @BunceKathy]

DSPs deserve fair wages for their essential work. If you agree, click the link to urge your elected officials to take action: https://t.co/DnCSIjPRMq

[Kathy Bunce @BunceKathy]

Keep The Special Education Promise https://t.co/vf8jkfUp5f

[Kathy Bunce @BunceKathy]

A 2.5% COLA is embarrassing. We need real investment ⁦@GovKathyHochul⁩ https://t.co/oDHmXvRq5S

[Kathy Bunce @BunceKathy]

So grateful for the leadership of @SenJohnMannion & @Rebecca76AD for showing value to people with disabilities. Now we need @GovKathyHochul to show us that she is listening. We need an 8.5% COLA to #saveiddservices #carecantwait #newyorkdream

[New York Disability Advocates @NYDisabilityAdv]

Thank you, @SenJohnMannion and @Rebecca76AD, for sponsoring today's Staffing Crisis Impact Forum and Rally to advocate for the inclusion of an 8.5% COLA increase for the I/DD service sector in this year's budget. #CareCantWait - let's get this done!

[Kathy Bunce @BunceKathy]

Letter: Pay direct support workers the good wages they deserve https://t.co/k4g5D0g3RE via @TheBuffaloNews @GovKathyHochul we need your support to #saveourservices make #IDDpriority #carecantwait

[Kathy Bunce @BunceKathy]

Rhonda is the best of the best. We thank her for the amazing impact she has made for so many people. #iddpriority @rfrederick20 @DDAWNY_

[People Inc @peopleincnews]

Thank you @CMChrisScanlon & colleagues for recognizing Rhonda and her many years of working with your Honorable Body
to make Buffalo a more inclusive city for people with disabilities and seniors.

[Kathy Bunce @BunceKathy]

Learning how to tweet w DDAWNY Family Committee. Hope everyone remembers to ask @GovKathyHochul for 8.5% COLA for OPWDD services. #saveourservices #CareCantWait #IDDPriority

[Kathy Bunce @BunceKathy]

@JPatersonSASI @SenatorBrouk We appreciate your support @SenatorBrouk.