Rally in the Valley for Disability Rights
WHY YOUR VOICE MATTERS IN 2025
The challenges facing Community Based Services this year, along with our sister agencies in New York State are undeniable. Inadequate funding, increasing operational costs, and the growing needs of the communities we serve are putting immense strain on our ability to deliver vital programs and services.
CBS is taking a stand. We believe that state leaders have a responsibility to adequately fund the critical work of nonprofit providers like ours, particularly those serving individuals with special needs.
Your participation and advocacy is crucial.
That’s why we’re urging you to join us at our March 7th Rally in the Valley at Boulders Stadium.
This is our opportunity to:
- Amplify our collective voice: Thousands of advocates from more than 20 of our sister agencies, together, will send a powerful message to Albany that non-profit providers are essential service providers and must receive sustainable funding.
- Demand equitable resources: We need to ensure that funding reflects the true cost of providing high-quality services and supports for individuals with special needs.
- Advocate for policies that empower our communities: We will push for policies that strengthen our agencies including:
- A 7.8% Medicaid Rate increase
- Convene a Worker Wage Commission
- Invest in Capital Funding
Every voice matters. Let’s show the Governor and our NYS elected officials the strength and determination of our workforce, individuals we support, families and the larger communities here in the Hudson Valley and across NY State. Let’s demand the support we need to continue serving our children and adults with excellence.
RSVP Here: Rally in the Valley
Finally, we ask that you share this article and registration information via link through email or on your social media. For additional information, or to get involved, please email: Diana.Hess@jawonio.org
Thank you to our rally co-sponsors: