NYS Council on Developmental Disabilities

Is it possible to have a job and keep your benefits? On the newest episode of New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities' podcast "Accessing Life," Chester and BJ discuss this concern many people with disabilities have that if they have a job, they lose their benefits. Sonam Willow, Benefits Advisor with the Independent Living Center of Hudson Valley, talks about why that's not the case. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dKTA-JMY

9/11 assistance programs are for those affected near sites – first responders, volunteers, residents and visitors. Learn which health issues are covered: https://lnkd.in/eZUZbTxF

In honor of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, Simone Gonyea and Christina Mulé (at right) from the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities joined a multi-state panel hosted by the Association of University Centers on Disabilities to discuss promising practices and examples of collaboration for reaching Indigenous communities. The CDD is partnering with the Strong Center on a 5-year grant to diminish health disparities for Onondaga children with DD by increasing the capacity to serve and connect the Onondaga Nation to developmental services. See more about the collaboration here: https://lnkd.in/eZdfCjK2. To learn more about our rich Native American history, visit these sites right in NYS: Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Manhattan; Sk??no?h - Great Law of Peace Center in Liverpool; Ganondagan State Historic Site in Victor; and Native American Museum of Art in Sanborn.

During National Family Caregiver’s Month, learn more about Sibling Resources, a former CDD grant, which provides resources, networking, and online learning for adult siblings of people with DD to stay connected and updated with important info. https://lnkd.in/eGEq_FFQ

FREE WEBINAR ALERT: This Thursday, Nov. 21st @ 3PM learn about the success of a 3-year pilot project funded by the NYS CDD! This exciting pilot project was called "Innovative Technology in Housing" and was led by the Westchester Institute For Human Development (WIHD) in partnership with NYS TRAID sites. It connected people with DD to assistive technology to better support community living. The webinar is being hosted by the Administration for Community Living Housing and Services Resource Center. All are welcome. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e9WFntei

It's National Entrepreneur's Day! Are you a self-advocate who is curious about starting your own business but not sure if it's the right path? Take the CDD-supported and Farmingdale SBDC hosted free webinar "Is Entrepreneurship for You? and take the first steps to finding out! Register here for the Tues, Dec. 3rd session: https://lnkd.in/ehCnsG8Y

We'd love to hear your thoughts about the CDD's communications and advocacy work. Would you kindly take 5 minutes to fill out our quick survey? It's confidential and only open until November 22nd. Thank you. We value your opinion! https://lnkd.in/dn7YCQCH

Have you seen Hunter College's new Decision-Making Curriculum website? Supported by the CDD, Hunter College created curriculum for school-age students with disabilities to learn and practice decision making skills. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eYxqDUPp

Willowbrook: The Path Forward Wins NY Emmy! See the official CDD and New York State Office of General Services official announcement and watch the documentary here: https://lnkd.in/e_F2Xtv8

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