Join The Zoom Drawing To Support Direct Support Professionals!
In a world where inclusivity and support for individuals with disabilities are becoming increasingly important, it is crucial to...
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- Jun 6
Unique Goods Provides Pre-Voc!
In a heartwarming initiative to empower individuals with disabilities, Unique Care has taken a significant step forward by opening a...
- May 15
69th Precinct Community Council Fundraiser
On May 4th, Canarsie's vibrant community came together to support the 7th Annual Community Fundraiser. The event, which aimed to raise...
- May 10
New York State’s Minimum Wage Increases and Indexing to Inflation
May 8th 2023 Written by: Edward McWilliams, CPA On May 6, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul announced an plan to continue to increase New York...
- Mar 8
Women's Month
March, 8th 2023 By: UCCS Media Women's Month is a time of celebration and recognition of the achievements and contributions of women...
- Mar 3
OPWDD entered a $5 million agreement with SUNY to expand credentialing for DSP workers
March 3rd, 2023 The funds will go toward a program that allows the workers—professionals who support individuals with intellectual or...
- Mar 2
National Disability Awareness Month
March 2nd, 2023 By: UCCS Media March is National Developmental Disability Awareness Month, a time when we come together to promote...
- Feb 10
Mayor Adams Signs Legislation To Support Students With Disabilities
February 7th 2023 Mayor Adams has introduced a new legislation to support people with disabilities. This legislation aims to provide...
- Feb 2
Celebrating Black History Month
Dear Friends and Colleagues: As we celebrate Black History Month this February and contemplate the theme of “Black Resistance” for 2023,...
- Dec 13, 2022
OPWDD'S PLAN FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
OPWDD released its 2023-2027 Strategic Plan on their website on November 1st. Kerri E. Neifield, OPWDD’s Commissioner, released this plan...
- Nov 10, 2022
Annual 401K Participant Notice to eligible employees of UCCS
November 10th, 2022 Hello UCCS Staff, We are required to distribute an Annual Traditional Safe Harbor Notice to all employees eligible to...
- Oct 28, 2022
OPWDD Issue Retention Bonus To DSP's
By: Roderick Foote- Director of Human Resources Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are the backbone of the OPWDD service system, and...
- Oct 27, 2022
Governor Hochul Health Care Worker Bonus (HCW) Part 2
On August 3, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the opening of the $1.2 billion dollar Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker...
- Oct 27, 2022
National Report: Worker Anxiety, Depression Surging
While vaccination rates have improved among professionals supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities since the...
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