NY Alliance

12/29/2025

Our Member Monday spotlight finishes 2025 with the uniquely important North East Westchester Special Recreation! One of the largest organizations of its kind, North East Westchester Special Recreation is noted for its robust social programs to enhance the lives of the people it supports.

12/26/2025

The Code of Ethics is a key part of a direct support professional’s work, but many DSPs are not very familiar with it. Join RCWT on January 5th for a free workshop on learning both the specifics of the Code and how to help DSPs align their work with it. Learn more and register here: https://www.workforcetransformation.org/upcomingevents/do-you-know-the-code-5/

12/26/2025

12/24/2025

Every year, the staff of NY Alliance meet
For a special occasion and holiday treat
For nothing boosts team morale and renown
Like a holiday luncheon out on the town
After a year’s worth of work and strife
It’s important to remember the little things in life
Like a team that always has each other’s back
In a world increasingly falling out of whack
We each have our own lives outside of work
But a shared goal is but one extra perk
So lucky are we to have a goal to believe
And well wishes to you and yours this Christmas Eve

(Not pictured: Lisa Mount and Monica Robinson)

12/23/2025

Out now: DSP Talk is pleased to welcome Nick Filarelli, Executive Director of Core Services of Northeast Tennessee, as a guest. As a seasoned leader and advocate, Nick elaborates on the pivotal role of enabling technology in enhancing the independence of individuals with disabilities, while also sharing insightful anecdotes and innovative strategies that Core Services of Northeast Tennessee has integrated to become a tech-first organization. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.

12/22/2025

Our Member Monday highlight looks to the southern Hudson Valley this week with the efforts of Another Step! A pioneer in community habilitation, Another Step, Inc. acts as a small but mighty force for I/DD work in Rockland and Westchester Counties.

12/19/2025

For the past several years, NY Alliance has been happy to participate in Albany County’s Adopt a Family program, supporting families in need by providing gifts and essentials during the holidays. That proud tradition continued this year, with NY Alliance staff bringing in gifts for a family of five. Those gifts were picked up earlier today, and we hope to have provided a little extra happiness to those who need it most.

12/18/2025

Are you looking to enhance your approach to staff recruitment, selection, and hiring? Join RCWT on Monday for an informative discussion on Frontline Supervisor Competency 3, where we will explore key strategies for attracting and selecting the right candidates to build a strong, committed team, while getting NADSP accredited training hours for FLS certification! Learn more and register here: https://www.workforcetransformation.org/upcomingevents/frontline-supervisor-series-competency-3-staff-recruitment-selection-and-hiring-6/

12/17/2025

Are you a human services executive leader looking to increase your confidence and reduce risk in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB)? Choose the right type of evaluation!

Confidence comes from clarity, and evaluations can provide the data for clarity. Our DEIB Engagement and Attraction Toolkit can be a guide. The Action & Progress section shows you how to reduce risk, maximize resources, and sustain progress by evaluating what’s working.

But not all evaluations are the same. This article (https://www.effectiveservices.org/journal/different-strokes) and graphic from the Centre for Effective Services shows over 8 types of evaluations that range from starting initiatives, to looking at processes, to comprehensive approaches. It can help you determine the right approach for your stage of DEIB journey.

Data drives decision-making, and you can leverage data to make your DEIB case, create legal proof for your organization, and strengthen your agency’s impact. Check out more resources on the toolkit by visiting the Regional Centers for Workforce Transformation's website.