On Nov. 21, Gov. Cuomo
vetoed four bills representing critical issues to people with developmental
disabilities and their families. The vetoes were a disappointment but they
represent a beginning rather than an ending. With the Governor’s budget
proposal due the end of next month, the vetoes represent an opportunity. In
response, NYSARC has partnered with its sister organizations that serve
people with developmental disabilities statewide to reach out to the media, the public and,
most importantly, connect with the Legislature and the Governor. There is an exploding crisis faced by families because New York State has
effectively stopped developing new supports and services for people with
developmental disabilities who are living at home with aging family members.
NYSARC has created an online advocacy platform for emailing and petitioning Gov. Cuomo, emailing your Legislator, and sharing your stories in advance of the State Budget proposal expected to be finalized Jan. 27, 2015. Please use the link below to share your story.
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