DSPs do essential, tireless work. They deserve fair pay.  Governor Kathy Hochul, @CarlHeastie & Sen. Stewart-Cousins, NOW is the time to take action to address staffing shortages and high turnover by including an 8.5% COLA in this year's budget! bit.ly/3KEy0Qb

Thank you, Assemblymember Conrad, for showing your support for New Yorkers with I/DD and those who care for them. Together, let's make sure this year's final budget includes an 8.5% COLA increase for Human Services providers!

Thank you Sen. Stewart-Cousins from your friends in WNY Thank you John Kennedy for years of Advocacy for us!

Thank you, @CarlHeastie, Sen. Stewart-Cousins, @SenJohnMannion, NYS Senator Samra Brouk, Senator Jeremy Cooney, John Kennedy, and all our Legislators who wore Orange for 8.5%! 🧡

The inclusion of an 8.5% COLA increase in this year’s final state budget will support the self-sufficiency and success of thousands of direct care professionals. We urge you to call on Governor Kathy Hochul to act on this need by visiting hubs.li/Q01KZZDn0. #nydisabilityadv

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 Governor Kathy Hochul to act by visiting hubs.li/Q01MKCTH0. New York Disability Advocates @nysopwdd

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?

Blessed by so many Heritage Christian Services 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

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.

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.

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.

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

“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: bit.ly/3R4v0zE

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

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

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

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: p2a.co/n6mgsbe

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.

This is such an important effort. Please help recognize Direct Support Professionals: Please Take Action Now! votervoice.net/Shares/BKwYnAC…

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