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Your Voice Matters! Advocate for Staff and Sustainable Services

Your Voice Matters! Advocate for Staff and Sustainable Services

Categories: Advocacy, Blog

Advocacy for the next New York State budget cycle is underway and our agency continues to call for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Wage Enhancement and now a 3.2% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). See why your advocacy matters in our video.

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Through the AHRC East Meadow Art gallery, people with developmental get to express and challenge their artistic abilities while developing meaningful relationships. They create work showcased throughout the community in art exhibits, fundraisers, and community events.

Programs like the East Meadow Art Gallery need adequate funding to sustain these vital community services. Staff and people supported are calling for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Wage Enhancement and an adequate 3.2% Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).