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04/01/2026

Love seeing the outcomes of our CHOP recipients! For more info on how CHOP can help you/your participants, check out the CP State website at https://cpstate.org/community-health-outreach-project/

03/27/2026

CP State(d) is on the road today! We're in Syracuse recording a podcast episode with our host Layla Hazlett from Pathfinder Village (Community for Down syndrome) (from our Emerging Leaders group) chatting with Connor McGough from ARISE Adaptive Design!

03/25/2026

Ready to "Elevate Your Impact" in I/DD healthcare? Our 8th Annual Clinical Conference (May 14-15) breaks down silos between medical care, mental health, and oral health to provide a truly collaborative experience.

Join New York’s leading experts at the Embassy Suites for two days of innovation and networking.

Register: https://CPState-ClinicalConf2026.eventbrite.com
Full Program Brochure: https://cpstate.org/brochure_clinical-conf-2026-3-19-26/
Check out the flyer: https://cpstate.org/flyer-clinical-conference-2026/

03/24/2026

Calling all HR leaders in the I/DD provider community! Join us June 16-17 in Saratoga Springs to tackle workforce retention, compliance updates, and the debut of our inaugural HR Impact Award.

Plus, you can earn SHRM and HRCI credits while connecting with peers across New York. Don’t wait—secure your spot today!

Register: https://CPState-HRConf2026.eventbrite.com
Check out the flyer: https://cpstate.org/invitation_hr-conf-2026/

03/24/2026

The legislative coalition to pass the Traveling with Dignity Act is growing fast!

THANK YOU to Senators Peter Harckham (District 40), Rob Rolison (District 39), Jake Ashby (District 43), Michelle Hinchey (District 41), John C. Liu (District 16), Jack M. Martins (District 7), Stephen Rhoads (District 5), Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, (District 23), Lea Webb (District 52), and Bill Weber (District 38)

In the Assembly, we recognize: Chris Burdick (District 93), Anil Beephan Jr. (District 105), Michael Benedetto, (District 82), Marianne Buttenschon, (District 119), Patrick J. Carroll (District 96), Catalina Cruz, (District 39), Harvey Epstein (District 74), Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas (District 34), Rebecca Kassay (District 4), Dana Levenberg (District 95), Brian Mantelkow (District 130), Daniel Norber (District 16), Sam Pirozzolo (District 63), Karines Reyes (District 87), Linda Rosenthal (District 67), Angelo Santabarbara (District 111), Nader Sayegh (District 90), Tommy John Schiavoni (District 1), Rebecca Seawright (District 76), MaryJane Shimsky (District 92), Matthew Slater (District 94), David Weprin (District 24), and Stefani Zinerman (District 56)

: Join us and help advance support for height-adjustable adult changing tables in public restrooms! Use our one click campaign at https://www.cpunlimited.org/advocacy/

03/18/2026

30 seconds of your time = A massive impact for New Yorkers with disabilities. ✍️

We’re fighting for a 4% Targeted Inflationary Increase in the state budget to solve staffing shortages and protect quality care.

✅ Step 1: Click the link: https://cpstate.org/advocacy/
✅ Step 2: Send your "One-Click" message.
✅ Step 3: Come back tomorrow and do it again! (The system allows one message every 24 hours).

Let’s make sure Albany hears us loud and clear. 🗣️

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03/11/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at the NYS Capitol Building yesterday! 💙💚 The energy in the room was great and the messages were so inspirational.

We are so grateful to our Affiliates—those who traveled from right around the corner and those who came from far and wide—to rally for the I/DD community.

Your energy and voices are what drive this movement forward. This rally was about showing up, speaking up, and standing together to support New Yorkers with I/DD and the dedicated, essential DSPs who provide much-appreciated support every single day.

We couldn’t do this without you. Let’s keep the momentum going! ✊✨

New York Disability Advocates

03/02/2026

Welcome back to CP State(d), the podcast where we explore the people, ideas, and innovations powering progress for individuals with disabilities in New York ...

02/28/2026

📢 Join Us in Albany! On March 10th at 11:30 am, we're rallying at the Capitol Building. We need your help to call on our legislators!

We're advocating for increased funding for disability services through a 2.7% Targeted Inflationary Increase, the inclusion of affordable housing initiatives, enhancing the NYS Child and Dependent Care Credit, and restoring healthcare enhancement programs.

Let's work together to secure a stable care system for the I/DD community. There is power in numbers!

RSVP Here: https://tr.ee/NYDARally

02/24/2026

New Yorkers with I/DD rely on numerous services and programs to support their day-to-day lives. They deserve our attention and support, which is why we continue to urge lawmakers to prioritize continued investment in a stable ca

02/19/2026

DSPs are essential to the I/DD community, and they need our support. That's why we're calling on New York legislators to expand workforce support for childcare, healthcare, and housing. A little extra help can make a world of difference!

12/03/2025

Today, December 3rd, we proudly recognize International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)! This day is more than an observance, it’s a worldwide commitment to champion the dignity, rights, and well-being of all people with disabilities.

Proclaimed by the UN in 1992, IDPD helps elevate the understanding of disability issues across health, social, and economic life. We stand with our community promoting the full and meaningful inclusion of every individual.

For CP State and our Affiliates, this commitment is what we live every day. Our mission is to advocate for over 100,000 individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities (I/DD) right here in New York. We work to break down barriers and ensure equal opportunities for all by providing essential supports to our Affiliates, advocating, educating, and fighting for necessary legislation.

The photos accompanying this post show the incredible resilience, joy, and contributions of the individuals, families, and dedicated staff in our community. Join us in celebrating this important day! Share this post or tell us in the comments what inclusion means to you. 👇