Dear Agencies and Supporters of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, This year is a big year for voting, and we want to make sure that the people you serve get the opportunity and support they might need to cast their vote. Together with Disability Rights New York, OPWDD, the Board of Elections, the League
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Advocacy Group Pen Pal Gratitude Letter
The Advocacy Group has begun a Pen Pal Gratitude activity, Staff of the Center For Family Support were overwhelmingly nominated to receive our 2nd letter of good vibes and gratitude. Each Advocate in their own words composed this letter. Johnny – Thank you to everyone involved with CFS from Administrators to Zoom Facilitators. A special
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Do You Want to chat about ways to feel upbeat? Have a great story to share? Want to learn ways to keep calm during stressful situations? WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! Arnaldo Giraldo 917-969-6353 9am-1pm Cristina Perera 929-237-3774 1pm-5pm Jennifer Pires 347-758-0170 5pm-11pm If you need further assistance Dr. Joseph is available on the following
Read moreTim Elliott – Thank You for Your Service
The Center for Family Support (CFS) would like to recognize Tim Elliott for his service to our country. Tim is the founding member of the Self-Starters Advocacy Group at CFS. He continues to be a driving force in the foundation of all our Self-Advocacy programs. He has been teaching SANYU courses for the past 7
Read moreCFS Self-Starters President Attended 2019 SANYS Statewide Conference
The CFS Self-Starters President, Boyd Brown, attended the 2019 SANYS (Self-Advocacy Association of New York State) Statewide Conference in Albany. Boyd was able to meet the Commissioner of OPWDD, Dr. Theodore Kastner. Boyd is open to change but advocated to the commissioner that throughout the process it is important that his rights are respected and
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