Marisa Geitner

President and CEO @HCSNews. #SLPeep. Avid learner.

[New York Disability Advocates @NYDisabilityAdv]

We’re rallying today to urge legislators to support a 7.8% Medicaid rate increase, adequate wages for direct support professionals, and enhanced capital funding for the I/DD community. Let’s make our voices heard!

#InvestInMe #InvestInUs #NYDACapitolRally #DisabilityRights

[Marisa Geitner @marisageitner]

@RepJoeMorelle Thank you so much for your consistent support for our full community @RepJoeMorelle. We are truly blessed by your service.

[Marisa Geitner @marisageitner]

This is such an important effort. Please help recognize Direct Support Professionals: Please Take Action Now! https://t.co/U0BeoEmaQX

[Joe Morelle @RepJoeMorelle]

For the last forty years, Heritage Christian Services has provided world-class housing services to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and more.

I'm grateful to join them as we cut the ribbon on their newest facility in Henrietta and look ahead to many more years of success.

[New York Disability Advocates @NYDisabilityAdv]

A Direct Support Wage Enhancement is essential.

Our I/DD community relies on quality care but NYS refuses to give essential caregivers livable wages. Tell your representatives to stop ignoring the needs of those with IDD and their caregivers: https://t.co/vhlrppQzOw

[Marisa Geitner @marisageitner]

Congratulations @JulieOwenRoc! Recognized as a Healthcare Hero by @RBJdaily. So many are blessed by Julie’s dedication and support to our community each and every day.

[Marisa Geitner @marisageitner]

@SteveTasker89 Love this!

[New York Disability Advocates @NYDisabilityAdv]

It is time to protect NYer's access to care. @GovKathyHochul NOW is the time to invest in Direct Support Wage Enhancement. #InvestInIDD #CareCantWait

[New York Disability Advocates @NYDisabilityAdv]

The shortage of Direct Support Professionals puts New Yorkers with I/DD at risk.

The SFY2025 must prioritize DSPs to end the shortage and allow New Yorkers with I/DD receive the quality care they rightfully deserve. #CareCantWait

[New York Disability Advocates @NYDisabilityAdv]

“Routinely we hear from the governor and our legislators in Albany that we are a compassionate state and that New York leads the nation. These words ring hollow until the needs of the most vulnerable in our state are met.” See the full piece here: https://t.co/qojLiNDxFf

[Marisa Geitner @marisageitner]

@MarcCohenNY Lifting you and all others in prayer.

[New York Disability Advocates @NYDisabilityAdv]

The shortage of DSPs is a critical issue affecting the well-being of 130,000+ NYers with I/DD. It's time to support fair wages that attract and retain these skilled professionals. #CareCantWait

[New York Disability Advocates @NYDisabilityAdv]

DSPs power the support for 85% of NY's I/DD community. It's time their dedication is rewarded with wages that reflect their invaluable contribution.

[New York Disability Advocates @NYDisabilityAdv]

It is time we empower caregivers with livable wages and end the undervaluation of historically marginalized groups in this crucial workforce. Our essential workers deserve better.

[New York Disability Advocates @NYDisabilityAdv]

Increasing pay for Direct Support Professionals is not only a fight for fair wages. It is a fight against the longstanding practice of undervaluing and overlooking human service sector employees who care for our most vulnerable.

[Marisa Geitner @marisageitner]

Blessed by so many @HCSnews peeps for a selfie in the sun! A great reminder of the amazing things that happen when we come together as #PeopleOfPossibility. From joyful and meaningful relationships, come endless opportunities to achieve more together. #HCSMissionMonth

[DDAWNY @DDAWNY_]

The possible increase in the minimum makes the 8.5% COLA even more critical! We can't compete w/fast food and retail. We can't raise our prices. Don't you see the correlation with turnover & retention in the human services and healthcare sector when minimum wage is
raised?

[Heritage Christian Services @HCSnews]

The state budget may be passed as soon as this Friday, which means that NOW is the time to make a final push for the inclusion of an 8.5% cost of living adjustment! We urge you to call on @GovKathyHochul to act by visiting https://t.co/1oFsxPnO0Y. @NYDisabilityAdv @nysopwdd

[WalshKaryn @WalshKaryn1]

Thank you, @CarlHeastie, @AndreaSCousins, @SenJohnMannion, @SenatorBrouk, @SenatorCooney, @SenKennedy, and all our Legislators who wore Orange for 8.5%! 🧡

[DDAWNY @DDAWNY_]

Thank you @AndreaSCousins from your friends in WNY
Thank you @SenKennedy for years of Advocacy for us!