Legislation (S.1035-A/A.4685) Allows Individuals with Disabilities to Have an Essential Support Person with them for the Duration of Their Hospitalization
Legislation (S.6293/A.7358) Changes to who Appoints Members to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council
Legislation (S.6294-A/A.7381) Requires Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council to Evaluate the State's Response to the COVID-19 State Disaster Emergency for Individuals with Disabilities
Legislation (S.6276-A/A.7223) Requires the President of the Civil Service Commission to Conduct a Study on the Employment of Persons and Veterans with Disabilities
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of legislation to help individuals with disabilities in New York. Legislation S.1035-A/A.4685 allows individuals with disabilities to have an essential support person accompany them while they are hospitalized. Legislation S.6293/A.7358 changes who appoints members to the developmental disabilities advisory council. Legislation S.6294-A/A.7381 requires the developmental disabilities advisory council to evaluate New York State’s response to the COVID-19 state disaster emergency for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Legislation S.6276/A.7223 requires the president of the Civil Service Commission to conduct a study on the employment of persons and veterans with disabilities by the state.
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