It’s important for us to have a voice in Albany this year. Our annual Legislative & Advocacy Forum is designed to give not-for-profit agencies, parents and family members, self-advocates and direct support professionals access to information on legislation, the Executive Budget proposal and leadership in the Senate and Assembly without driving to the NYS Capitol. While we’d rather gather together, we’ll meet using a virtual format once again. Presentations will be held on February 15th and this event is complimentary for all. Register below!

Agenda At A Glance

9:00AM – 9:10AM
Welcome & Opening

9:10AM – 9:45AM
New York Disability Advocates Update 

9:45AM – 11:00AM
Albany Insiders Budget Panel Discussion 

11:45AM – 12:45PM
Briefing on OPWDD’s Executive Budget Proposal for 2022-23

1:00PM – 2:00PM
Why we Advocate for our Workforce – Panel Discussion

2:00PM – 3:00PM
Economic Value of I/DD Providers in Communities – Panel Discussion

3:10PM – 3:30PM
Senator John Mannion, Chair, NYS Senate Disabilities Committee

3:30PM – 4:00PM
Taking Action on Legislative Priorities

Virtual Appointments with Assemblymembers and Senators:

Please schedule virtual appointments with your members of the Assembly and Senate during the week of February 14^th to  advocate for the I/DD sector’s State Budget and legislative priorities.

To identify your member(s) of the Assembly, go to Assembly Member Search | New York State Assembly

To identify your member of the Senate, go to: Registration | NY State Senate

To learn more about contacting State Legislators, click here.