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Current News and Advocacy

Neffy Pugh (Outreach Engagement Specialist), Brittany Miske, and Jessika Disbrow at the CDNY booth connecting with NYS IDDNA nurses and sharing how the CCO/HH connects/supports individuals with ID/DD.

Sharing Expertise at the NYS ID/DD Nurses Association Annual Conference

Care Design New York leadership with Congressman Paul Tonko at ANCOR Policy Summit and Hill Day

Advocating for People with I/DD at the 2025 ANCOR Policy Summit and Hill Day

Care Design New York members at Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY Autism walk in North Country

Walking Together to Support Autism Awareness in the North Country

Care Design New York table at Albany Pride event

Standing in Solidarity at the Albany Pride Rally

Care Design New York banner held by team member at New Paltz Pride event

Celebrating Pride in the Hudson Valley

care design New York team members holding signs out front of the New York State building

Care Design NY Team Members & Advocates Rally in Hauppauge for the Future of People with I/DD

care design New York team at NY Boulders stadium for Jawonio Rally

Care Design NY Team Members & Members Participate in Jawonio Rally In The Valley

People gathered in New York State Capitol building for NYDA rally

ADVOCATING FOR A STRONGER FUTURE: CARE DESIGN NY JOINS NYDA RALLY IN ALBANY

Karleen Harris & Veronica Crawford ABC News10

Chief of Advocacy and Self-Advocate Discuss Developmental Disability Supports with ABC News10

Director of DEIB & Advocacy Presents at the annual National Conference of The Arc

Karleen Haines and Ackeem Duggan featured on CBS News New York

Self-Advocate, Ackeem Duggan, Discusses Disability Voting Rights With CBS News New York

SELF-ADVOCATE, VERONICA CRAWFORD, DISCUSSES WHY VOTING MATTERS FOR PEOPLE WITH IDD ON NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO

Capitol Pressroom Interview with COO Courtney Skivington-Wolf, RN

Invest In DSPs Advocacy Phone Campaign

Register for the NYC FAIR Town Hall: Life Plan Goals & Reality

Covid 19 & Flu Season

Care Design NY Presents at NYSABA’s 34th Annual Conference

Care Design NY Presents at New York Alliance Conference

Care Design NY Sponsors the Special Olympics NY Health & Wellness Forums

Thank a Care Manager Today!

Message from the CEO: The ADA Anniversary

Message from the CEO: Care Design NY's 5-Year Anniversary

RISE Special Needs Plan Leadership Summit

Advocate for DSWE

Care Design NY Attends the Annual Alliance Walk for Autism

Care Design NY Presents: Upcoming Leadership Speaking Engagements

Care Design NY Care Managers Receive Mental Health First Aid National Certification

Medical Director Dr. Steven Merahn, MD Featured on ABA Podcast

TAKE ACTION: Tell Governor Hochul to Support Fair DSP Wages

Care Design NY Member Receives Joslin Award

Care Design NY Attends Rally at the New York State Capitol

Care Design NY Member Completes Spartan Race

Mental Health Awareness Month

Important Pending Legislation: Advocate Today!

A Complete Guide to Advocacy in NYS

Shining a Light on Down Syndrome

Disability Employment Success Stories

Tell Congress: We MUST Fund Disability Services

Aiden/MemberArt

Care Design NY Member Spotlight: Meet Aidan!

Join Care Design NY in Celebrating Direct Support Professionals

Care Design NY Member Spotlight: Meet Jose!

Advocacy Rallies In NYS For Direct Support Professionals

Care Design NY Member Spotlight: Meet Joe!

Care Design NY and Partners Health Plan Sponsor Special Olympics NY Night of Champions

OPWDD

Partners Health Plan & Care Design NY Provide Valuable Input On The Statewide Comprehensive 5.07 Plan

Our mission is to ensure that all New Yorkers with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities can continue to access services for fulfilling, meaningful, and inclusive lives in our communities, especially in the face of this pandemic.

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Peer Empowerment Group - Voting: Exercising Your Right
Thu, Oct 23rd, 2025, 5:45 pm
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