ACLD

05/01/2026

🚨 FINAL PUSH: SHARE THIS MESSAGE 🚨

New York’s final budget is being decided right now. This is our last chance to be heard.

Today, we’re asking everyone to take one simple action:
👉 Share this post and tag key decision-makers.

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New York must include a full 4% Targeted Inflationary Increase in the final budget. People with disabilities—and the workforce that supports them—cannot wait.

Your voice matters. A single post can make a difference—and together, we can’t be ignored.



Governor Kathy Hochul Andrea Stewart-Cousins Carl E. Heastie Senator Patricia A. Fahy Angelo Santabarbara

05/01/2026

Real progress is being made in New York’s I/DD system—but it’s still fragile.

We are past the point of temporary, short-term fixes. Sustaining that progress requires long-term, reliable funding.

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve uninterrupted care and dependable services—but that stability is not guaranteed without continued investment.

That’s why the final state budget must include a full 4% Targeted Inflationary Increase (TII) to support providers, strengthen the workforce, and protect the gains we’ve made.

We’ve come too far to lose momentum. Let’s make the I/DD community a true priority.



Governor Kathy Hochul Andrea Stewart-Cousins Carl E. Heastie Senator Patricia A. Fahy Angelo Santabarbara

05/01/2026

May is 💚

Did you know that adults with IDD are nine times more likely to report a diagnosis of anxiety or depression? 📉

Despite this, mental health support is often not built with the IDD community in mind. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re advocating for a shift. It’s not enough to provide physical support; we must ensure that emotional and psychological well-being is accessible, specialized, and prioritized.

At ACLD, we believe in a world where mental wellness is accessible to all, because everyone has the right to mental wellness.

04/30/2026

For thousands of New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities, support services aren’t optional—they’re essential to daily life.

From accessing healthcare to living independently, these services make everything possible.

But without adequate funding, those supports are at risk.

As the state finalizes its budget, a 4% Targeted Inflationary Increase (TII) is critical to keep programs strong, support the workforce, and ensure people continue to receive the care they rely on.

New York must continue to invest in a stable care system—and in the people who depend on it.



Governor Kathy Hochul Andrea Stewart-Cousins Senator Patricia A. Fahy Carl E. Heastie Angelo Santabarbara

04/30/2026

📞 CALL YOUR LEGISLATORS TODAY 📞

Nothing is more powerful than a direct call.

Tell your Senator and Assemblymember:
New York must invest in a 4% Targeted Inflationary Increase to stabilize the I/DD care system and protect essential services.

Providers are at a breaking point—and the people who rely on these services cannot wait.

📍 Find contact info: http://bit.ly/4dWSFhr


Governor Kathy Hochul Andrea Stewart-Cousins Carl E. Heastie Senator Patricia A. Fahy Angelo Santabarbara

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

Real progress is being made—but it’s still fragile.

Recent investments have helped strengthen New York’s I/DD system, supporting providers, stabilizing the workforce, and improving services for the people who rely on them.

But the system is still playing catch-up.

Over the past five years:
📈 Inflation has risen 23.7%
📉 Service rates have increased just 15.8%

That gap continues to put pressure on providers and threatens the stability we’ve worked hard to rebuild.

A full 4% Targeted Inflationary Increase (TII) is a critical step to protect this progress, support the workforce, and ensure services remain strong.

We’ve come too far to fall behind now.



Governor Kathy Hochul Andrea Stewart-Cousins Carl E. Heastie Senator Patricia A. Fahy Angelo Santabarbara

04/29/2026

✉️ EMAIL YOUR LEGISLATORS TODAY ✉️

Budget decisions are happening now—and your voice can make the difference.

Tell your legislators:
New York must include a 4% Targeted Inflationary Increase to stabilize services for people with disabilities and sustain the workforce that supports them.

Without action, programs will continue to face staffing shortages, rising costs, and service disruptions.

📍 Email your legislators: http://bit.ly/4dWSFhr



Governor Kathy Hochul Andrea Stewart-Cousins Carl E. Heastie Senator Patricia A. Fahy Angelo Santabarbara

04/28/2026

Behind every service for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a workforce that makes independence, dignity, and community possible.

Right now, that system is under real strain.

As New York finalizes its budget, lawmakers have a clear choice:
➡️ Invest in stability
➡️ Or risk further disruptions to essential care

A 4% Targeted Inflationary Increase (TII) is a critical step to help providers keep up with rising costs, support staff, and ensure services remain available for those who depend on them.



Governor Kathy Hochul Andrea Stewart-Cousins Carl E. Heastie Senator Patricia A. Fahy Angelo Santabarbara

04/28/2026

📢 TAKE ACTION TODAY 📢

Lawmakers need to hear from you right now.

Post on social media and tag your State Senator and Assemblymember. Tell them to include a full 4% Targeted Inflationary Increase in the final budget.

Sample message:
New Yorkers with disabilities depend on a stable care system. The final budget must include a full 4% TII to support services and the workforce. Act now.

📍 Find your legislators: http://bit.ly/4dWSFhr

Every voice matters. Make yours heard today.

Governor Kathy Hochul Andrea Stewart-Cousins Carl E. Heastie Senator Patricia A. Fahy Angelo Santabarbara

04/27/2026

New York’s final budget is being decided right now—and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities cannot be left behind.

A 4% Targeted Inflationary Increase (TII) is critical to stabilizing essential services, supporting a workforce in crisis, and ensuring continuity of care for thousands of New Yorkers.

Without it, providers will continue to struggle—and services people rely on every day are at risk.

Over the next few days, we’re mobilizing across the state.
📢 Stay with us. Take action. Make your voice heard.



Governor Kathy Hochul Andrea Stewart-Cousins Carl E. Heastie Senator Patricia A. Fahy Angelo Santabarbara

04/27/2026

Without a 4% Targeted Inflationary Increase (TII), nonprofit providers cannot sustain the essential services that New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities rely on every day.

And we know one thing clearly: investment works.

Recent state funding has already made a real impact:
⬇️ 44% decrease in DSP vacancies
⬇️ 6% reduction in staff turnover
⬆️ 28.6% increase in starting wages

This progress matters—but it’s fragile.

We cannot afford to lose the ground we’ve gained. Sustained investment is the only way to keep up with rising costs, support the workforce, and ensure quality, person-centered care.

Now is the time to continue moving forward—not backward.


Governor Kathy Hochul Andrea Stewart-Cousins Carl E. Heastie Senator Patricia A. Fahy Angelo Santabarbara