Providers continue to face staffing shortages, rising operational expenses, and growing demand for services. Recruiting and retaining qualified staff remains one of the most pressing challenges across the field.
That is why DDAWNY and our statewide advocacy partners are strongly advocating for a full 4% Targeted Inflationary Increase (TII) in the final New York State budget.
I had started teaching baby sign language when he was very small and he took to it well. Since he didn’t speak, I just kept going. Eventually I decided he would need to know the ASL (American Sign Language) alphabet, not just signs, so I began drawing the hand shapes with objects he could recognize to reinforce the sounds. This series of drawings grew and started lining the walls of his bedroom.
If you walk by our office, you will likely hear us typing away on braillers, making tactile cues, or using materials to find creative ways to adapt lessons. The students we serve have a variety of visual impairments ranging from low vision to blindness, dual sensory loss (combined hearing and visual impairments), and Cortical Visual Impairment
There is a quiet strength they bring to the work they do. Cariola’s staff listen with compassion, advocate with courage, and support with unwavering commitment. Whether working directly with students and residents or in administration ensuring our systems run smoothly, their contributions are essential.
You may not be familiar with the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA-OEP), which takes place from January 1 to March 31. This three-month opportunity is for individuals with a Medicare Advantage Plan, allowing them to switch to any other type of insurance product they choose, with or without drug coverage.
I want every donor to know that we SEE and appreciate you! No matter the size of your gift, no matter the frequency of your gifts, your collective contributions assure that we can obtain the resources needed to help every child and adult served at the Agency reach their potential, regardless of disability.
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