A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that one in five American adults is living with at least one kind of disability.

That’s a pretty big statement to make – so it makes sense that some pretty big news outlets (like USA Today and PBS) are reporting on the story.

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Just last week, the Fast Food Wage Board approved resolutions to incrementally increase the minimum wage for fast food workers in New York.

By Dec. 31, 2018 fast food workers in New York City will be making $15 an hour - and by July 1, 2021 that will apply to workers in upstate NY as well. 

While almost everyone can agree that an adjustment to the minimum wage in NY is absolutely necessary, several agencies serving people with developmental disabilities and their families are voicing serious concerns about these recommendations - and what they could mean for our industry. 

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We hope you don't mind if we do a little bragging. There's a new VERY exciting project that we've been a big part of and we couldn't wait to share. The press release below contains all of the details: 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Historic New York State Partnership to Improve Care for People with Developmental Disabilities: Technology Powered by MediSked

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Today isn’t just Amazon Prime Day (which by the way has been completely underwhelming) – it’s also #EndTheAwkwardDC Day! 

End the Awkward is a one day campaign that the DC Office of Human Rights has pioneered to promote the idea of focusing on the person, not the disability.

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