Autism Spectrum News Spotlight on Excellence: An Interview with Rita Gardner, President & CEO of Melmark

• June 7th, 2023
• advocacy, autism, care and compassion, core commitments, COVID-19 pandemic, direct care workers, healthcare, human services delivery, inspiration, insurance-based services, interview, PPE, public health, public policy, social justice, Summer 2023 Issue, workforce crisis
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Overview David Minot, Executive Director of Mental Health News Education, the non-profit organization that publishes Autism Spectrum News, interviewed Rita Gardner, President and CEO of Melmark, a multi-state, non-profit human service provider with premier private special education schools,...

Hiring People with Disabilities as Direct Support Staff – AHRC NYC Advance & Earn Provides Training and Support for NYC Youth With and Without Disabilities

• By: | AHRC New York City
• January 2nd, 2023
• direct support professionals, employment, internship, peer training, training, Winter 2023 Issue, workforce crisis
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“He has this desire to learn.” “I knew he was personable and had the temperament for the job.” These are the words of some AHRC New York City staff describing Alex DeCarlo, a Direct Support Professional (DSP) who brings a unique perspective to his colleagues and the people with...

An Interview with the New York State OASAS, OMH, and OPWDD Commissioners to Address Critical Healthcare Issues

• By: David Minot Executive Director Ira H. Minot, LMSW Founder
• October 1st, 2021
• collaboration, COVID-19, direct care, direct support professionals, diversity, equity, Fall 2021 Issue, federal funding, frontline workers, inclusion, mask mandate, New York State, racism, vaccinations, workforce crisis
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In a rare opportunity, Mental Health News Education, publisher of Autism Spectrum News and Behavioral Health News, has brought together the Commissioners of the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH), The NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and The NYS Office for People with...