New ID Card Helps First Responders Understand People with Autism When it Matters Most It's designed to make first responders aware of a person's communication and behavioral challenges in situations where both could be key to public safety.
New York State is Now Issuing Free Identity Cards for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities A new state law now makes identification cards available to people who have a medically diagnosed developmental disability. These new I/DD ID cards are meant to be presented to law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical services personnel to aid in the communication process.
Women of Human Services Non-Profits Letter to Governor: Women's Equality Agenda must include funds for sector where 80% of workers are women More than 2,000 signatures urge Governor to “act now” as a matter of gender equity.
Tune in Tomorrow at 10 AM to DDI on Autism - 103.9 FM Keeping an eye on autism and giving a voice to its Long Island community.
Finalists Announced for the Long Island Imagine Awards On February 4th, the finalists were announced for the Long Island Imagine Awards. DDI is in the running for the Empire National Bank Innovation Award.
Support the Important Work of Direct Support Professionals! There's still time to get #bFair2DirectCare funding into the NYS Budget so that Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) can earn a living wage! Here's how you can help secure this critical funding!
#bFair2DirectCare Releases 30-Day Amendment Letter to Governor Cuomo “NYS risks failing in its constitutional obligation” without living wage funding for direct care workers
Valentine's Day Basket Sale Order your Valentine a beautiful basket made by the talented individuals supported at DDI!
