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March 3, 2026

The Rockefeller Institute of Government has released a new report examining the economic and social impact of nonprofit disability service…

February 19, 2026

The Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York (DDAWNY) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alicia Fellows to its…

February 12, 2026

As we continue our advocacy work at the state level, we are also turning our attention to an important federal…

February 12, 2026

Earlier this week, a contingent of DDAWNY members traveled to Albany to participate in the annual Legislative Conference sponsored by…

February 7, 2026

A newly released report and peer-reviewed journal article shed light on the lived experiences of direct support professionals (DSPs) across…

February 6, 2026

The New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) New York State Budget Asks one-pager has been updated to reflect our priorities following…

February 5, 2026

The Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York (DDAWNY) is pleased to share this important advocacy opportunity from our partners…

January 28, 2026

The Tower Foundation is conducting its annual community survey for families and youth (up to age 26) with intellectual or…

January 27, 2026

DDAWNY is pleased to join Arc New York and the New York Alliance for Inclusion & Innovation in hosting the…

January 22, 2026

We’re proud to announce Jesi Stracham as the 2026 Keynote Speaker for the 38th Annual Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day Conference,…