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NY Alliance NYSACRA is a catalyst and leading advocate for people who have developmental disabilities and organizations that support them.

The New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation, a statewide association of non-profit providers, is the result of the coming together of NYSACRA and NYSRA; both representing 40 years, respectively, of advancing the interests of provider organizations

Our history spotlight looks at PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania ARC, now called The Arc of Pennsyl...
04/09/2026

Our history spotlight looks at PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania ARC, now called The Arc of Pennsylvania, sued Pennsylvania on behalf of families of children denied public education due to their I/DD. The case ultimately decided that no child could be denied a free public education due to their disability, being the first major legal case involving equality in education for those with disabilities.

https://disabilityjustice.org/right-to-education/

DISCLAIMER: The R-word is used in this post solely in a historical context. The NY Alliance does not endorse the usage of the word in any wider setting.

April serves as National Deaf History Month, timed to coincide with the anniversaries of several milestones for Deaf cul...
04/08/2026

April serves as National Deaf History Month, timed to coincide with the anniversaries of several milestones for Deaf culture in the United States. It marks the perfect opportunity to learn about the past successes for Deaf people while pursuing future accomplishments.

Learn more about Deaf History Month here: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/CCDA/News/Page-Content/California-Commission-on-Disability-Access-News-List-Folder/Celebrate-National-Deaf-History-Month

Credit to the California Commission on Disability Access for the graphic.

Check out the latest DSP Talk episode now! This episode's conversation is an exciting one where we explore the intersect...
04/07/2026

Check out the latest DSP Talk episode now! This episode's conversation is an exciting one where we explore the intersection of innovation, technology and person centered support. Specifically, we talk with Doug Golub about how AI is shaping the future of human services and what that means for the direct support workforce. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.

Bohring-Opitz Syndrome is an incredibly rare condition marked by developmental delays and recurring respiratory illnesse...
04/06/2026

Bohring-Opitz Syndrome is an incredibly rare condition marked by developmental delays and recurring respiratory illnesses, often resulting in death. Only about 300 cases have been reported globally, but given the general lack of understanding about the condition, that number is almost certainly higher.

Learn more about Bohring-Opitz Syndrome here: https://bos-foundation.org/overview

Is Bias Holding Your Nonprofit Back? Tackle Implicit Bias this AprilApril is National Diversity Month, as well as Nation...
04/06/2026

Is Bias Holding Your Nonprofit Back? Tackle Implicit Bias this April

April is National Diversity Month, as well as National Arab-American Awareness and Autism Awareness Month. While many human services organizations are committed to embracing diversity in their community, we often see professionals fail to address their biases. Implicit bias, or more accurately defined as racism and prejudice, negatively impacts a nonprofit's ability to achieve its mission and help the people it serves, wasting organizational resources with biased decision-making and preventing a culture of belonging.

For diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) committee members, April is a great month to encourage your organization to engage in implicit bias assessments, especially since our community has a history of unfair biases towards Arab-Americans and Autistic people. Celebrating these awareness months feels performative if you are not helping your team members improve their competencies.

In our DEIB Toolkit, you can check out resources on bias, privilege, and common racist attitudes to help assess bias, process harm caused, educate your leaders, and organize inclusive strategies.

Check out this graphic, adapted from a framework of the National Equity Project, and explore more strategies to utilize this month by accessing the toolkit on the Regional Centers for Workforce Transformation's website.

Our Member Monday highlight today focuses on the efforts of Queens Centers for Progress! A branch of the Cerebral Palsy ...
04/06/2026

Our Member Monday highlight today focuses on the efforts of Queens Centers for Progress! A branch of the Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State, Queens Centers for Progress has followed and adapted to the needs of the people it supports for over 75 years.

Do You Know the Code? Word on the street is that most DSPs are not very familiar with the NADSP Code of Ethics. If this ...
04/03/2026

Do You Know the Code? Word on the street is that most DSPs are not very familiar with the NADSP Code of Ethics. If this applies to you, be sure to attend RCWT’s free webinar exploring the Code. Explore how this can be a practical, empowering guide for ethical, person-centered support, no matter how complex the situation. Learn more and register here: https://www.workforcetransformation.org/upcomingevents/do-you-know-the-code-6/

The 504 sit-ins began this week in 1977, marking one of the biggest disability rights protests in US history. The sit-in...
04/02/2026

The 504 sit-ins began this week in 1977, marking one of the biggest disability rights protests in US history. The sit-ins, particularly the one in San Francisco, saw people with disabilities occupy federal buildings to force long-delayed regulations for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, then the biggest piece of disability rights legislation, to be enforced.

https://dredf.org/short-history-of-the-504-sit-in/

For almost 20 years, World Autism Awareness Day has been promoting the equal participation of those with autism on a glo...
04/02/2026

For almost 20 years, World Autism Awareness Day has been promoting the equal participation of those with autism on a global level. This year’s theme, “Every Life Has Value”, urges fighting against misinformation and harmful rhetoric that limits who autistic people can be and what they can do.

Learn more here: https://www.un.org/en/observances/autism-day

Credit to Living on the Spectrum for the graphic.

It’s no April Fools; the future of I/DD services is looking bright! Our latest Executive Leadership Development Series c...
04/01/2026

It’s no April Fools; the future of I/DD services is looking bright! Our latest Executive Leadership Development Series class celebrated their graduation last week, marking their preparedness in tackling the pressing issues our sector is facing. Congratulations to all of them on this accomplishment!

ICYMI: Being promoted to a supervisor can be an exciting career step for a DSP, but it can come with several different c...
03/31/2026

ICYMI: Being promoted to a supervisor can be an exciting career step for a DSP, but it can come with several different challenges. In the latest DSP Chat, Asheley Blaise explores several running themes that can ensure success for newly promoted supervisors, from positive program cultures to clear and open communication. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.

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The New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation (New York Alliance) envisions a society where people with disabilities live full, productive and meaningful lives with access to opportunities of independence, inclusion, employment and other life-enrichment experiences. We are committed to improving the lives of people with disabilities through our advocacy, advancement of public policy, education and training and technical assistance. Visit the New York Alliance at www.nyalliance.org to learn more.