Self-Advocacy Association of NYS - SANYS Statewide Page

08/17/2026

"Sharing your story is what makes change." But how do we make sure our stories actually drive action?

On this episode of Accessing Life, Chester and BJ chat with Melissa "Missy" Miller. Missy shares her unique perspective as both a lawmaker and a mother advocating alongside her son with a developmental disability. Tune in to learn how you can share your story with lawmakers and community leaders to make a lasting impact.

Listen now: https://bit.ly/AccessingLifeEP16

08/16/2026

If you are looking for a job and have a disability, the 55-b/c program may be able to help. This program helps to place individuals with disabilities in entry-level New York State jobs without requiring a written exam.
Learn more: https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/

08/15/2026

Today's Pro Wrestling Fanatics meeting is canceled we will see you next Saturday

08/15/2026

Join RCWT for a day of learning, connection and celebration as they explore how direct support professional help create opportunities for people to make choices, take meaningful risks and live the lives they envision. NADSP President and CEO will be featured as a closing speaker. The event will include engaging conversations, expert insights and opportunities to celebrate the incredible contributions of DSP’s across New York.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZasKdbjyR0-XY6m_aWrExg #/registration

08/14/2026

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08/14/2026

https://actionnetwork.org/events/community-conversation-on-olmstead-v-lc-the-doj-memo-and-the-fight-ahead?source=direct_link&fbclid=IwY2xjawTsQn5wZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWZRQXVPdm1ra0FXazFCNFNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeS-mqRAULRk2_Ebkm1mQfeXqaFYVWXvgb1z1LM_IxqXUR6H82yrfK8x52wZU_aem_DDVp8Pe2mY2dUReexKSvjw

Join the Western New York disability community, caregivers, and loved ones to learn about the impacts for New York State and across the county following the Department of Justice's memo issued in June reinterpreting the the 1999 Supreme Court Decision Olmstead v L.C.. You'll have the opportunity to....

08/10/2026

https://www.the-ntg.org/publications-2/future-planning-guidebook-for-older-caregivers-of-adults-with--intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities--

Resource Booklet

08/09/2026

The ONA Ramirez June Initiative recently updated the Disability Resources Toolkit to include more services and available resources. This Toolkit is a guide to disability services in New York State that help people of all ages and immigration statuses. We encourage you to share this Toolkit with the communities you serve!

Click here for the updated Disability Resources Toolkit: https://dos.ny.gov/ona-ramirez-june-initiative?utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery