The DDPC is pleased to announce that on December 30, 2022, approximately $100,000 was awarded to support new and budding advocacy initiatives in New York State. These funds will be used to strengthen the capacity of both new and existing advocacy organizations run and led by people with developmental disabilities and their families, as well as support non-profit organizations to enhance advocacy opportunities.

The New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council is pleased to announce $150,000 in grant funding a year for a total of three-years to expand an employment mentorship program for women with developmental disabilities to learn and practice skills needed in a work setting to increase future job prospects.