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Celebrating the Life of Sally Johnston
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Last night, Sally Johnston, a true leader in our world, passed away. Sally was the voice of conscience in our movement. She dedicated her life to improving the li…
In Celebration Of Judith (Judy) Ellen Heumann
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In Celebration Of Judith (Judy) Ellen Heumann (December 18, 1947 – March 4, 2023) On the morning of March 8, 2023, there was a Celebration of Life for Judy Heuman…
2022 Conference Scholarships Available for Consumers
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Eligible consumers & designated representatives may apply for scholarships to attend our 19th Annual Conference at a discounted or free rate. Scholarships cov…
Advocacy Day 2022 Materials are Here
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CDPAANYS is happy to provide meeting materials and resources for you to use and share with your legislators. These documents provide an overview of the issues w…
Budget & Advocacy Day Briefing: Feb 10 at 1pm
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CDPAANYS will be hosting a virtual briefing on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 1:00 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about this year’s NYS draft executiv…
Statement from Executive Director Bryan O’Malley on Governor Hochul’s 2022 State of the State Address
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Governor Hochul today signaled that she is aware of New York’s ‘worst in the nation’ home care workforce crisis and that she intends to do something about it. Whi…
Statement from Executive Director Bryan O’Malley on the Increase in the “Upstate Minimum Wage”
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“New York State is the epicenter of a national home care workforce crisis. According to national experts, the state has a shortage of almost 50,000 home care work…
June 22 Marks the 22nd Anniversary of Olmstead v. L.C. by Zimring
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Landmark Supreme Court Case determined disabled individuals have a right to services within the community over institutionalization The Consumer Directed Personal…
Report: The High Cost of Low Wages (2020 version)
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The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Association of New York State (CDPAANYS) has released a new report, entitled The High Cost of Low Wages. The report is …
Re: Temporary Suspension of Certain Regulations Related to Onboarding Personal Assistants During COVID-19 Outbreak
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View the letter as a PDF file here. April 22, 2020 Donna Frescatore State Medicaid Director Office of Health Insurance Programs NYS Department of Health Corning T…