August 14, 2025
Video John Robinson and Dylan MacQuiod discuss the latest collaborative efforts to eliminate subminimum wage on New York State for People with Disabilities. Dylan MacQuoid is currently the Legislative Director for Assemblymember Phil Steck, who represents Colonie, Latham, Menands, and parts of the town of Guilderland and the City of Schenectady. Dylan graduated from St. John Fisher College in 2020 with a double major in Political Science and Communications. He is currently getting his Masters
August 5, 2025
Video Alex Thompson is the Director of Advocacy at the New York Association on Independent Living. Alex and John discuss issues in New York State today that pertain to people with disabilities and our independence. From budget constraints, the elimination of some federal regulations, and New York’s own CDPAP mess, we discuss the changes today and what might be done for tomorrow. Alex serves as a board member of the United Spinal Hudson Valley Chapter
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April 2, 2025
For Immediate Release: 3/28/2025 GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL GOVERNOR HOCHUL OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR 2025-26 EMPIRE STATE SERVICE CORPS PROGRAM Service Corps Part of Effort to Expand Civic Engagement Across New York State SUNY Students Encouraged to Apply by April 18 Priority Deadline; Application Can Be Found Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of applications for the second annual Empire State Service Corps Program, encouraging State University of New
