As a proud member of the Developmental Disabilities Alliance of WNY (DDAWNY), People Inc. encourages everyone to help rally against budget cuts for direct support professionals and save our services! On Wednesday, December 9 at 11 a.m., you can get involved through this virtual Zoom event, organized by statewide family groups, including SWAN (Statewide Advocacy Network), NYC DD Councils and Developmental Disabilities Alliance of WNY Family Committee. Contact info@nycfair.org with any questions.

How to get involved:

1) ATTEND the rally virtually: WE MUST BE SEEN! WE MUST BE HEARD! WE MUST INSIST ON NO MORE CUTS! Join Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84507001387?pwd=RVlDRytnRTFNNkhVLzZ0VllaaGpjdz09, Meeting ID: 819 8581 4195, Passcode: 477149 or One tap mobile: +19292056099,,81985814195#,,,,,,0#,,477149# US (New York).

2) Help us in advance of the event by sending in your personal story (include a photo!). If possible, include a photo of your loved one and their DSP holding signs with statements such as "SAVE OUR SERVICES", "NO BUDGET CUTS". A montage will be created and shown during the RALLY and used in future visits and advocacy efforts with the governor and other elected officials. Stories/photos should be sent to nycfair@gmail.com both before and after the event.