Families Cannot Be Caregivers Forever!

ACTION ALERT ...... FAMILIES CANNOT BE CAREGIVERS FOREVER!

Many families of people with developmental disabilities have been caring for their loves ones for years. This can be a very challenging job requiring 24-hour attention. Occasionally, it entails coping with significant behavioral challenges. Some parents, particularly elderly parents, can no longer provide the care they once did. As a result, they and their loves ones are in need of new day and/or residential services. Now, more than ever, we need to advocate on their behalf. Please help us reach out to our elected officials.

Email Gov. Cuomo & Your Elected Officials and Share Your Stories or Offer Your Support

Step 1 - Email Your Legislator

Step 2 - Email Governor Cuomo

Step 3 - Petition Governor Cuomo

Step 4 - Share Your Stories! 

If you have a personal story you'd like to share to increase the public's awareness of this important issue, please contact Darlene Golson at the Community Relations Department at 585-589-5516 ext. 228 or via email at dgolson@arcoforleans.org.

For more information on the “Families Cannot Be Caregivers Forever” go to the NYSARC, Inc. website at www.nysarc.org or DDAWNY at www.ddawny.org.