Care Design NY has established 4 regional advisory boards and are prepared to expand that number based on the amount of interest we get in each region. The Advisory Boards provide an opportunity for individuals and family members to help steer the development and operation of Care Design NY.
Each board includes people in a variety of different living situations (certified home, with family, independent) and from diverse cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds. Advisory Boards meet every other month.
On October 20, 2021 the Care Design NY Advisory Board testified during a NYS Legislature Assembly Public Hearing held to receive information from relevant stakeholders and examine the availability of employment opportunities for people with all types of disabilities.
The hearing specifically focused on what programs and services are available to prepare people with disabilities to obtain gainful employment as well as any potential barriers that may exist making it more difficult to participate in the workforce..
The Care Design Individual and Family Advisory Board testified before the:
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