Tell NYS Legislators and Governor: Include 7.8% in the Enacted Budget to Supports for People with IDD

 For decades, New York state has not made adequate investments to sustain the essential programs and services people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) rely on. This systemic
underfunding has driven us into a critical staffing crisis and eroded the core of New York's system of supports for its citizens with disabilities. 

Since the fall, advocates have rallied, sent letters, called, and met with legislators. Through your hard work and diligence, both NYS Senate and Assembly one-house budgets include our full request for
a 7.8% increase! 

We are not done yet! As we move into the final stretch of the budget process and negotiations, we must urge state leaders and ensure these critical investments are fully realized in the Enacted Budget due April 1. 

The 7.8% must be non-negotiable!

We have updated this campaign so you can easily send a message to your legislators, thanking them for hearing our call and encouraging them to make us a top priority during negotiations. A separate
message will be sent to the governor, asking her to accept the legislature’s proposal. 

These are more than just budget requests, they are a commitment to providing the stable care system that people with I/DD deserve. With just a few clicks you can directly send lawmakers a message by using this online form.