October 6, 2021
CP State News
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November 12
Clinical Conference now VIRTUAL ONLY
The CP of NYS Clinical Conference is changing to VIRTUAL ONLY. 
Although CP of NYS was requiring all in-person attendees to be vaccinated, we heard from many clinicians that they would only participate virtually.  This response led to our decision that it would be best to hold a virtual-attendance only conference for this year.
If you have booked a hotel room, you MUST CONTACT THE EMBASSY SUITES DIRECTLY TO CANCEL YOUR ROOM RESERVATION (518-290-9090).
Virtual links will be sent to the email address provided in your registration in advance of the conference date.  
If you have any questions, please contact Angela Anderson at aanderson@cpstate.org or 518-436-178.
We appreciate your understanding of our need to make this change, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the Virtual Clinical Conference!
Please share with your networks and anyone that might be interested in attending.
OPWDD recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month
This year's National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) theme is "America's Recovery Powered By Inclusion," and it is especially fitting in light of the ongoing economic challenges we face as a result of the pandemic. OPWDD has provided an Employability Toolkit  to remind employers that people with developmental disabilities represent a largely untapped pool of employees who are ready, willing, and able to fill many of their open positions.
ACA/NY and LIFEPlan form strategic partnership
Advance Care Alliance of New York (ACA/NY) and LIFEPlan CCO NY (LIFEPlan), two leading Care Coordination Organizations (CCOs), announced today that they have formed a strategic partnership which will strengthen their support delivery system and operational structure. Through this partnership, the organizations will serve a combined 44,000 members throughout 45 counties, which will significantly expand access to quality services and enhance advocacy statewide for individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) and their families.
Autism Spectrum Advisory Board meets on Friday, Oct. 8
The next public meeting of the Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board will be held Friday October 8, 2021 from 9 am until 11 am via WebEx. The meeting can be accessed here:  https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e7601421edddef3d53ca928965945bc63
The agenda and full meeting notice can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/event/autism-spectrum-disorders-advisory-board-meeting-1

Urge Senator Schumer to Ensure HCBS Funding!
The President had proposed $400 billion in new funding for Home and Community-Based Services, but both the Senate and the House are proposing less - and there may be no agreement at all!
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer is in the key position to make sure that the final agreement includes as much as possible for HCBS funding. Senator Schumer is New York’s senior Senator and it’s important that we reach out to his Office and the entire New York Congressional Delegation to advocate on behalf of the HCBS funding.
CP State has developed a one-click message and a phone script that advocates can use. Click here and take a moment to reach out to Senator Schumer, Senator Gillibrand and your House Representative.
Please share this campaign with staff, parents and other advocates. Link to www.cpstate.org/advocacy on your websites and social media!
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