Self-Advocacy Association of NYS - SANYS Statewide Page

12/20/2025

Hey pro wrestling fans we will continue to host Pro Wrestling Fanatics group every Saturday at 4pm est through the holidays if you would like to join email sandrews@sanys.org for the link

12/17/2025

Reminder! Applications are due January 9th, 2026!

The New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) is seeking to fund two grantees to develop a peer mentoring program - one for adults with dual IDD and mental health diagnoses and one for parents/caregivers of dually diagnosed family members. Applicants may apply to either opportunity, or may apply to both. If applying to both opportunities, applicants must submit separate applications for the individual peer mentoring and family member peer mentoring program.

Learn more about the grant opportunity here: https://cdd.ny.gov/grant-opportunity-announcement-peer-mentoring-mental-health-and-idd-dual-diagnosis

12/16/2025

https://www.nysenate.gov/questionnaires/patricia-fahy/senator-fahys-2026-constituent-survey

As we approach the 2026 budget process and legislative session, it is helpful for me to hear from you on policies and legislation affecting you and the communities of the 46th Senate District. Your perspective on the complex issues facing our state and nation helps inform my work and prioritize what...

12/15/2025

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Nurse Linda will expand upon various paralysis and SCI topics, functional advice, providing the "how-to" on integrating healthcare improvements into daily life, and answering your specific questions.

12/15/2025

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/nyregion/q-arroyo-subway-accessible.html?unlocked_article_code=1.808.TGPv.Jtg3wHaE8A3s&smid=url-share

Quemuel Arroyo, the New York transit system’s chief accessibility officer, has used a wheelchair for half his life. He understands how difficult it is to navigate the subway.

12/14/2025

12/11/2025

https://ablenews.com/mamdani-pledges-more-inclusive-hiring-for-disabled-new-yorkers/

New Yorkers with a disability should have the same opportunities for meaningful employment and that is one goal of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who joined Able News this week in an exclusive interview. Mamdani, who was elected as the city’s youngest mayor in November, joined staff reporter Christop...

12/11/2025

Join the New York State Office for Prevention of Domestic Violence on Thursday, December 11, from 1:00 - 2:30 pm for a training on 'Supporting the Whole Person: A Guide to Developmental Disability Services and Inclusive Engagement'.

This training offers a comprehensive overview of the broader network of supports available to people with developmental disabilities, beyond any single agency. We’ll explore common service types—including residential, vocational, day habilitation, and community habilitation—and explain how these services work together to support inclusion, independence, and quality of life. This presentation will offer practical guidance for providers on how to better engage with people with developmental disabilities across diverse settings. Drawing on real-world examples and proven strategies from our disability awareness trainings, we’ll discuss ways to promote respectful, person-centered interactions and foster stronger, more inclusive support environments.

Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/Npy5ElT

12/10/2025

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View Gary W. Burkle's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 12 tribute posts from the community.

12/04/2025

Mark your calendars
2026 SANYS Statewide
October 15-17 2026

12/03/2025

The Senate Special Committee on Aging is collecting stories from individuals, families, and advocates about the importance of community living and Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for an upcoming hearing. You can submit your experiences by emailing hcbs@aging.senate.gov by Monday, December 8, with your story as a Word or PDF attachment to have it added to the congressional record. Your personal accounts will show Congress how these programs are essential and make a real difference in people's lives.
How to share your story
Email your story: Send your experience as a Word document or PDF to hcbs@aging.senate.gov .
Deadline: The deadline for submission is Monday, December 8, at the close of business (COB).
Content: Focus on how programs like Medicaid HCBS impact your life and what you would do without them.
Consent: By submitting your story, you are consenting for it to be added to the congressional record.