Rallying At City Hall
S:US was among the agencies that attended a rally on the steps of City Hall to raise the minimum wage of direct support professionals who help individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
It’s Not Rocket Science
S:US is grateful to staff at Rocket Fuel Inc. for preparing and delivering 200 lunches for formerly homeless consumers at various locations in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan.
Community Board 10 Graff Avenue Group Home Advisory Opinion To Be Appealed To OPWDD
Our proposed group home for 276 Graff Avenue in Throggs Neck will proceed to a hearing at OPWDD. Community Board 10 already expressed its opposition to the siting of a group home at this location.
Extending A Helping Hand
When families feel supported and understood, positive effects are highly likely on the day-to-day life and opportunities for the adult or child with disabilities.
S:US To Join Rally For Better DSP Pay!
The campaign will ensure that the increase to the state’s minimum wage included funds to support the salaries of DSPs working in not-for-profit intellectual/developmental disabilities sector.