NY Alliance

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

The Supreme Court case Youngberg v. Romeo was decided on this date in 1982. Ruling in favor of a man with an I/DD in a P...
06/18/2026

The Supreme Court case Youngberg v. Romeo was decided on this date in 1982. Ruling in favor of a man with an I/DD in a Pennsylvania institution, the case found that people with I/DD have a right to adequate care in state institutions, prompting a major shift away from institutionalization in general.

https://www.oyez.org/cases/1981/80-1429

Autistic Pride Day is an important milestone for acknowledging the unique aspects of people with autism and how to best ...
06/18/2026

Autistic Pride Day is an important milestone for acknowledging the unique aspects of people with autism and how to best support and highlight them. However, this goes much further than just one day. Recognizing the structural processes and elements that need to change is key to ensure support for people with autism that isn’t just symbolic.

Learn more about how to promote Autistic Pride Day and its tenets here: https://autisticprideday.org/

Credit to the Sentinel Assam for the graphic.

June 17th acts as International CDKL5 Awareness Day, highlighting awareness for CDKL5 Deficiency Syndrome. This occurs w...
06/17/2026

June 17th acts as International CDKL5 Awareness Day, highlighting awareness for CDKL5 Deficiency Syndrome. This occurs when the CDKL5 gene has issues in development, leading to seizures, motor issues, and developmental disabilities. Read more here: https://sidb.org.uk/news-events/2025-international-cdkl5-day/

ICYMI: In the newest episode of DSP Talk, host Asheley Blaise and guest John Raffaele discuss the timely evolution of th...
06/16/2026

ICYMI: In the newest episode of DSP Talk, host Asheley Blaise and guest John Raffaele discuss the timely evolution of the NADSP Code of Ethics. John, a veteran in human services, highlights the need for and the transition from a primarily custodial focus to a recognition of direct support as a specialized, essential profession, aligning with broader themes such as person-centered support, cultural humility, technology, justice, and equity. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.

Our member spotlight this week looks to a staple of the Hudson Valley with The Arc Mid-Hudson! Serving the area between ...
06/15/2026

Our member spotlight this week looks to a staple of the Hudson Valley with The Arc Mid-Hudson! Serving the area between the NYC area and further upstate, The Arc Mid-Hudson offers thorough programs across several counties.

RCWT believes in the idea that leadership exists at every level of an organization, and that people can demonstrate lead...
06/12/2026

RCWT believes in the idea that leadership exists at every level of an organization, and that people can demonstrate leadership through everyday actions like taking initiative, solving problems, supporting colleagues, communicating clearly, and modeling accountability. This event will showcase how people at all levels can collaborate and bring their unique style of leadership into their work. Learn more and register here: https://www.workforcetransformation.org/upcomingevents/everyday-leadership/

Camp Shriver held its first summer in June 1962, organized by Eunice Shriver, sister of President John F. Kennedy. Over ...
06/11/2026

Camp Shriver held its first summer in June 1962, organized by Eunice Shriver, sister of President John F. Kennedy. Over the years, Camp Shriver would evolve and eventually be renamed as the Special Olympics, supporting millions of athletes with I/DD around the world.

https://www.specialolympics.org/about/history/camp-shriver

The NY Alliance prides itself in embracing the differences that make up humanity, and the LGBTQ+ community is no excepti...
06/10/2026

The NY Alliance prides itself in embracing the differences that make up humanity, and the LGBTQ+ community is no exception. Especially for those with I/DD, LGBTQ+ people with disabilities are often overlooked, and we must recognize this facet of them to fully appreciate their humanity.

We look to the North Country this week to showcase the efforts of the Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence! Deeply embedded into t...
06/08/2026

We look to the North Country this week to showcase the efforts of the Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence! Deeply embedded into the community of its counties, The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence provides a robust variety of services across two counties.

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240 Washington Avenue Ext, Ste 501
Albany, NY
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