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EMPOWERMENT & ADVOCACY!
On January 25th, advocates joined across Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, for a Social Media Day of Action dedicated to much-needed investments in New York State's disability services and workforce. Sharing their stories and creating a more inclusive future for people with I/DD. #IDDPriority #CareCantWait #StrongerTogether The Arc New York New York Disability Advocates
“Services for people with disability should be invested in because everyone should have an equal opportunity to be productive and have friends in their community.” – Michelle Rudoff, Self-Advocate & Q.A. Trainer at AHRC Nassau & Citizens Options Unlimited
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“I wouldn’t be who I am today without help from state funding – especially the staff who help people with disabilities be healthy, safe and part of the community,” Coleen Mackin, Self-Advocate and AHRC Nassau QA Trainer, Governor Kathy Hochul CP State New York Disability Advocates The Arc New York InterAgency Council of Developmental Disabilities Agencies, Inc. (IAC) NY Alliance
“Increased state funding for disability services is urgent. After years of underinvestment, we must ensure a better future for all,” Saundra M. Gumerove, AHRC Nassau Board President and Parent Advocate.
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Jessica
Member, was recently honored for 10 years of exceptional advocacy work at the Self-Advocacy Association of NYS - SANYS Statewide Page. Right now, Jessica is calling out for an increase in state disability funding. “I support increased state funding for disability services because I believe health and safety are important. If people don’t have staff, they won’t have access to medical services or may not be able to eat or leave their wheelchair.”
The time is now to invest in disability services. My sister Katherine is supported each and every day by dedicated direct support staff. She would never be able to live the life she does (working at a supermarket, attending countless social events, developing independence skills and coordinated healthcare) without support” –
Mary Mulqueen, M.D., Sibling Advocate
