#bFair2DirectCare Coalition
AHRC Suffolk joined The Arc New York, families and I/DD providers from across the state to stand together in the Capitol and demand that New York fund a living wage for our Direct Support Professionals... and our voices were heard!
Over 1,000 people rallied to call on the Governor to fund a workforce that has the skills and capacity to keep those we support safe, and to ensure we can fulfill our mission to provide quality care and opportunity for people with I/DD.
Our message was delivered loud and clear!
The governor's council announced that Cuomo wouldn't sign off on a budget deal without raises for them.
You can still make YOUR voice heard!
Please call or email the Governor, your Assemblymember and your Senator for higher wages for DSPs:
https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form
https://www.nysenate.gov/senators-committees
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/search/
Sample scripts:
Governor Cuomo:
· Hello, my name is [Your Name] and I am a [DSP, parent, etc.] from [Town]
· I am calling to urge you to support funding for bFair2DirectCare, that is included in the New York Senate and New York State Assembly Budgets, and a 2.9% COLA to ensure direct care workers, the individuals who support New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, earn a living wage.
Your Assemblymember or Senator:
· Hello, my name is [Your Name] and I am a [DSP, parent, etc.] from [Town]
· I am calling to urge you to support funding for bFair2DirectCare, that is included in the New York Senate and New York State Assembly Budgets, and a 2.9% COLA to ensure direct care workers, the individuals who support New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, earn a living wage.