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Rochester, NY
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Drew Bielemeier retweeted
This ancient book is so controversial that it was banned from the Bible:
The Book Of Enoch.
For centuries, religious leaders kept it hidden from the public...
Why?
The secrets inside challenged everything they taught.
Here's the fascinating truth behind the Book of Enoch:
Drew Bielemeier retweeted
A few hundred of my closest friends @NYDisabilityAdv rally for investments in IDD services in @GovKathyHochul’s executive budget proposal for SFY 23-24. What do we need? 8.5% COLA and permanent wage increases for DSPs.
Drew Bielemeier retweeted
We're #AllInForHCBS to help direct care workers like Penny support people with disabilities to live independent lives in their homes & communities.
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Drew Bielemeier retweeted
It's #DSPRW2021! We honor direct support professionals and so do our New York state leaders. Here's a shout-out to DSPs from @CarlHeastie and @VoteJenLunsford.
Drew Bielemeier retweeted
We were able to secure wage increases for mental health workers in this year’s budget, but our work isn’t over. Grateful to have the advocates at @DDAWNY_ in our community leading the charge for wage increases for those in the human services sector.
Drew Bielemeier retweeted
For too long, the direct care workforce—which is predominantly women and people of color—has been undervalued by the State. These essential workers are a critical part of our public health system and deserve nothing less than a living wage. #NYneedsDSPs
TALKING SOCIAL EQUITY TODAY IN ROCHESTER!
"DSPs work includes, bathing, cooking, toileting. Why is the work done by these women & people of color valued less," @DonnaDedee
of @HolyChildhood
Pay them a living wage!
"80% of DSPs @IberoRoc are people of color," says Erika Green"
Drew Bielemeier retweeted
Advocates warn disability-service agencies face staffing 'crisis' buffalonews.com/news/local/a… via @TheBuffaloNews @NYGovCuomo #Stopthecuts #RaiseTheWage #fundthefuture @DDAWNY_
Drew Bielemeier retweeted
Thank you @SenJohnMannion for demanding attention to this damaging cut.spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/ce…
Drew Bielemeier retweeted
Non-profit provider associations, families and self-advocates urge the State to hold off on implementing cuts until a reasonable planning process is developed. We've long fought—and will keep fighting—for #CareNotCuts to protect the I/DD community.
Drew Bielemeier retweeted
In a crucial step that recognizes the skilled and outstanding efforts of our workforce, we are pleased to announce that our direct support wages start at $15 and $15.75 plus more for certain shifts, effective May 9. For more details, visit HeritageChristianServices.or….
Drew Bielemeier retweeted
Join us online for a job information session between 10 a.m. and noon on Tuesday, April 20. We’re hiring direct support staff to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Text HIREME@HCS to 97211 to learn more.
Drew Bielemeier retweeted
Thank you @SenJohnMannion & @TomAbinanti for protecting our family members during budget negotiations-#COLAnotCUTS! @DDAWNY_ @NewYorkAlliance @NYDisabilityAdv @iacnydd @cpofnys @AHRCNYC @thearcny @MJSeereiter @GormleyAlbany we are grateful
Drew Bielemeier retweeted
Thank you for your tireless effort
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Drew Bielemeier retweeted
There is no I/DD services system in New York without direct support professionals. They are essential workers and deserve to be paid a living wage. #NYNeedsDSPs newsday.com/news/health/coro…
Drew Bielemeier retweeted
Advocates, parents say NY’s developmentally disabled and the caregivers who nurture them need the state budget to overcome COVID’s quiet devastation on the low-paid, essential staff.
Drew Bielemeier retweeted
It is disappointing 2 know that human services workers who have been on the frontlines of #COVID19 have not received COLA in 12 yrs! It is long past time for the State to include #NotOnePennyLess than $7B & COLA in the final budget. @AndreaSCousins @CarlHeastie
Drew Bielemeier retweeted
Thanks to @SenJohnMannion and @TomAbinanti for making their voices heard loud and clear in this budget! Providers, DSPs, families, ppl with disabilities, and I appreciate your efforts!#carenotcuts #iddpriority
10+ yrs of underfunding. Lost revenue and added costs from COVID totaling $513+ million. NYS’s final budget MUST restore the 1% OPWDD Across the Board Medicaid Rate Reduction, reject the 5% Provider Withholding, & fund the 1% COLA for the I/DD sector. #IDDPriority #CareNotCuts
Drew Bielemeier retweeted
Thank you @SenJohnMannion and @TomAbinanti for making your voices heard and carrying our message to your colleagues and leadership!
Today's a Good Friday to make sure the budget restores rate reductions, rejects withholdings, and funds the COLA! @CarlHeastie, @AndreaSCousins, @NYSenDems @nysenategop, @NYSA_Majority, @NYS_AM, @NYGovCuomo, please don't let the opportunity Passover us.