Living Resources is a non-profit organization based in Schenectady, NY, dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions. With over 850 dedicated staff members, they provide a wide range of individualized services to more than 1,900 families and individuals, helping them achieve independence and happiness. Their services include residential housing arrangements, site-based services, college programs, day opportunities, arts programs, community volunteering, supported employment, counseling services, and more. Living Resources is committed to making meaningful investments in programs that support individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. They advocate for a 3.2 percent Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) and a Direct Support Wage Enhancement in the New York State Budget to keep up with inflation, maintain effective program operations, and provide better wages for Direct Support Professionals. Their recent efforts include groups from their Day Community Opportunities Program and the College Experience Program delivering cards and candy to lawmakers at the State Capitol, urging them to prioritize funding for the IDD community.
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