Congratulations to our 2021 CP of NYS Conference Awardees

Several Center for Disability Services staff were recognized at the 75th CP of NYS Annual Conference. Much-deserved congrats to:

Don Shorts,  Senior Day Program Counselor — Adult Services

Stacie Sprague Cousineau, Special Education Teacher — Education Services

Lameeka Tarver, Resident Counselor — Residential Services

Montoya Burt, Certified Nursing Assistant — St. Margaret's Center

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of those we support each day!

We would also like to extend our congratulations to Maureen O'Brien, President and CEO of New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. (NYSID, Purchasing That Powers Employment) on her Anthony J Koenig Volunteer Service Award, presented at the Cerebral Palsy Association of NYS Awards Dinner.

Maureen's leadership in advocating and coordinating vaccines for individuals with disabilities in the Capital Region was instrumental in having the highest vaccination rate in the state for this most vulnerable population.

Congratulations to all!