@iacnydd

IAC is the go to destination to enable excellence in the I/DD service system for children and adults in New York State

 New York, USA
Joined June 2018
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Replying to @GovKathyHochul
@GovKathyHochul @LtGovBenjamin #kids #cybersafety #equity #equality #littlekids #NYparents #NYparenting #ourkidsareyourkids #SpecialEducation #nyschidrenwithdisabilties tinyurl.com/bill6516a tinyurl.com/GovPrelease
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An exciting first day at our 2024 Legislative and Advocacy Forum! From an electric rally for DSP wage enhancements to presentations from various officials, the voices of New York's direct support professionals made themselves heard! #InvestInMe #InvestInIDD
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Several Legislators spoke at Tuesday's joint Legislative and Advocacy Forum in support of services and supports for people with I/DD as we await one house amendments. The field is asking for a 3.2% COLA and a $4K DSWE. #NYAlliance #StrengthTogether #InvestInIDD #InvestInMe
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Assemblymember Crystal Peoples-Stokes speaks with Michael Seereiter after addressing joint Legislative and Advocacy Forum attendees in Albany. #InvestInIDD #InvestInMe #NYAlliance #StrengthTogether
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InterAgency Council IACny retweeted
Kevin Horrigan@KevinDHorrigan14 Feb 2024
Replying to @DDAWNY_ @NYSOPWDD @McMahonforNYS @NYDisabilityAdv @CPeoplesStokes @140thBill @MonicaPWallace @JonRivera149 @PatBurke142
Your spot on words today said it all! Excuse my video taking skills. Lol. Honored to be there and excited to hear! @MJSeereiter @NewYorkAlliance @commserviceswny @peopleincnews @AspireWNY @chuckcollard @BjStasio @bwatts86600281 Thank you @McMahonforNYS !
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Congressman John W. Mannion
@JohnMannionNY2212 Feb 2024
A packed War Room in the State Capitol spoke with one voice today: We need to invest in our people! That means a 3.2% COLA plus a $4,000 wage enhancement, better housing options, and robust services that are accessible and properly funded. @NYDisabilityAdv
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Gustavo Rivera@NYSenatorRivera13 Feb 2024
Despite the fiscal challenges ahead, I'm committed to improving Direct Support Professional's salaries so we can recruit abd retain these critical workers who are fundamental to New York’s I/DD community. Thank you @NYDisabilityAdv for your powerful advocacy!
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This morning, we rallied with @NYDisabilityAdv for a 3.2% COLA and DSWE in the upcoming budget. Support for DSPs can’t wait!
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Today, I co-chaired the Mental Hygiene budget hearing and questioned @NYSOPWDD Commissioner Neifeld about the I/DD workforce crisis. DSPs need a DSWE and 3.2% COLA to counter stagnating wages and the high cost of living. (1/2) youtube.com/watch?v=bGs8lSW0…

OPWDD Commissioner Testifies at Budget Hearing on Mental Hygiene (02/13/24)

Assembly Member Seawright, Chair of the Committee on People with Di...

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I questioned Denise Miranda, Exec. Director of the Justice Center, about the massive I/DD job drain, caseloads and case investigations, and how we can protect PWD. youtu.be/ZaHhpfm8rDg?si=bm_i…
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I'm excited to attend On A Mission: The Power of People-IAC 11th Annual Conference iac11thannualconference2023.… @sched
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I'm excited to attend On A Mission: The Power of People-IAC 11th Annual Conference iac11thannualconference2023.… @sched
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Anything less than an 8.5% COLA shows us that New York State is turning it’s back on people with I/DD and their families!
Governor Kathy Hochul
@GovKathyHochul28 Apr 2023
I’m proud to share that we’ve come to a conceptual agreement on New York’s FY 2024 Budget. This is a bold, transformative budget that will help make New York safer, more affordable, and more livable. Here are the details:
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InterAgency Council IACny retweeted
Michael Seereiter@MJSeereiter27 Apr 2023
Me too! Make your voices heard people!!!!!
Elizabeth Martin@EmartinLRCEO27 Apr 2023
Called @GovKathyHochul, @AndreaSCousins & @CarlHeastie. Spoke to some of my local reps. Told them I desperately want to give my DSPs meaningful raises - I NEED an 8.5% COLA in the final NYS Budget!!! Click the link to call your reps ASAP! nyalliance.org/NY_Alliance_G… @NYDisabilityAdv
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Governor Hochul Makes an Announcement fb.watch/kaNYAFREAo/ via @FacebookWatch
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Michael Seereiter@MJSeereiter27 Apr 2023
Replying to @NYDisabilityAdv @EmartinLRCEO
Enough with the statements about inclusivity…. It’s time to put NYS’ money where its mouth is and fund the services that make inclusivity possible! That starts with 8.5% COLA this year. Nothing less! @GovKathyHochul
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We couldn’t agree more — representation matters. But so does resource stability, equity & accessibility. To truly show that NY values those with I/DD, the government must invest in the support systems that allow them to thrive, starting with an 8.5% COLA in this year's budget!
Governor Kathy Hochul
@GovKathyHochul27 Apr 2023
This is an important step for furthering inclusivity. Representation matters, and New Yorkers are helping to lead the way! cnycentral.com/news/local/no…

North Syracuse native and advocate helps create the first Barbie doll with Down Syndrome

Like many young children growing up, Kayla McKeon loved to play with Barbie dolls.It was not until her adulthood that she had lingering questions about why none

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cpstate.org/advocacy/?vvsrc=… right now to make 3phone calls– Once you get to the CP website, scroll down and find the box on the right. At the top, there is an envelope icon and a phone icon. Click the phone, fill in your information, and a script plus phone numbers will pop up.
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InterAgency Council IACny retweeted
AHRC New York City@AHRCNYC26 Apr 2023
ADVOCACY ALERT: The 8.5% COLA is in jeopardy! @GovKathyHochul and NYS legislators must hear that anything less than an 8.5% COLA shows us that New York State is turning its back on people with I/DD and their families!
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