Invest In New Yorkers with Disabilities!
Recent investment by the state has finally made progress toward addressing our workforce crisis and stabilizing the system of care, but without sustained investment, that progress will be lost.
We are calling on state leaders to include the following requests in the 2026-27 New York State Budget:
• A 2.7% Inflationary Increase to fully correct for rising costs
• Restored funding for the OPWDD Healthcare Enhancement Program to improve health benefits and reduce out-of-pocket costs for staff
• Careforce Housing affordability initiatives to support access to affordable housing and homeownership for direct care staff
• The Enhanced Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit to encourage workforce participation and provide financial relief to working families
Advocacy Toolkits
Budget Advocacy Toolkit
To support your budget advocacy efforts, The Arc New York has created an updated resource package, including shareable information sheets and talking points.
Workforce Advocacy Toolkit
The Workforce Advocacy Toolkit offers resources to support local engagement with elected leaders, media, and the wider community as we work together to advocate for solutions to the escalating workforce crisis.
Budget News
The Arc New York Responds to Executive Budget Proposal
If the Governor wants to better support New Yorkers with I/DD, she needs to listen to them, and to the people who deliver the services they rely on.
Advocacy Updates Archive
Keep up to date on budget news with our Advocacy Updates!
Speaking With One Voice
New York Disability Advocates
The Arc New York is an active member of New York Disability Advocates, a coalition of provider agencies across the state, working to advocate in partnership for New Yorkers with I/DD.
Additional Resources
Please note, the information and resources featured on this website are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
