MODERNIZED PREFERRED SOURCE LAW SIGNALS THE FUTURE

The Preferred Source Program advanced into a new era thanks to unified advocacy by NYSID’s 2022 Legislative Champions and Governor Kathy Hochul’s leadership.

Senator John W. Mannion and Assemblymember Chris Burdick teamed up with nonprofit disability support organizations to campaign for needed program improvements to open more employment doors for people with disabilities.

The modernized Preferred Source legislation was signed into law by Governor Hochul in October 2022.

We are indebted to these lawmakers for improving work opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and grateful for their ongoing commitment to inclusive employment for all.

“As a policymaker, I’m committed to supporting New Yorkers with disabilities in finding employment that enriches their lives and the lives of others. Every New Yorker deserves the dignity of a paycheck and financial security in our communities.”

Dear Members and Supporters,

Fiscal Year 2022 stands out for making rewarding work more accessible through the Preferred Source Program.

One year ago, NYSID and the New York Alliance for Inclusion & Innovation announced the findings of an independent report on the economic and social impact of disability service providers, by the well-respected Rockefeller Institute of Government.

Our organizations understood that the report’s independent findings would help support a movement for program modernization led by our Senate and Assembly champions.

The study confirmed what those in the NYSID network experience every day: nonprofit disability service organizations offer thousands of individuals support, including work opportunities. They are major employers and generate $14.3 billion in economic output.

We delivered this message across the state at media events where individuals with disabilities emphasized the importance of employment.

We united with other disability support organizations to gain further momentum for the modernization.

The improved legislation, which streamlines contracting procedures and disability ratios to create competitive integrated employment consistent with the workshop transformation movement, is now a reality.

We believe it will positively impact the employment potential of the diverse individuals served by the Preferred Source Program.

Thank you to every contributor to this unprecedented unity, purpose and change.

Stanfort J. Perry Chair Maureen E. O’Brien President & CEO

“I look forward to working further with NYSID and other disability support organizations to dismantle barriers and increase employment equity for individuals with disabilities. The 2022 improvements to the Preferred Source Program were a needed step forward, and I’m honored to have played a role in the successful outcome.”

Thank you to our partners in meaningful opportunities for New Yorkers with disabilities:

NYSID’S MISSION:

Advancing employment and other opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

On The Cover

Purchasing That Powers Employment

Our steadfast customers and new 2022 opportunities created more than 6,000 jobs, of which 71 percent were performed by individuals with disabilities.

We’re proud of how the workforces of our membership helped satisfy public and private sector procurement needs.

TOTAL SALES $266,376,531

CONTRACTS UNDERWAY 3,211

PRODUCTS 1,850 SERVICES 1,361

NEW CONTRACTS 511

PRODUCTS 85 SERVICES 426

Incontinence Products $2.7 million

Bathroom Tissue $1.67 million

Workboots $1.03 million

Uniform Jackets $1.03 million