POLICY and ADVOCACY ALERT

Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs

Editorial Boards across New York agree, Governor Cuomo’s proposed legislation to create a new Justice Center is the right way to protect over 1 million New Yorkers with disabilities and special needs.

See what Editorial Boards across the State are saying about Governor’s proposed Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs:

• The New York Times calls the Governor’s legislative package “a sensible, straightforward proposal that legislators and unions should support.” Click here to read the full editorial.

• The Syracuse Post-Standard says, "Our most vulnerable citizens deserve no less." Click here to read the full editorial.

• Newsday calls the Governor’s plan, “a sweeping and smart new way to get this vital job done.” Click here to read the full editorial.

• The New York Daily News calls it a “critically necessary reform effort.” Click here to read the full editorial.

• The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle writes: “The state Legislature should get behind Cuomo and adopt his proposals before adjourning next month." Click here to read the full editorial.

• The Journal News writes: “Gov. Cuomo’s proposed Protection of People with Special Needs Act takes a giant leap toward providing such protection.” Click here to read the full editorial.

Now we need your help to make the Governor’s proposal a reality this legislative session.

Please go to www.Justice4SpecialNeeds.com where you can

•   Submit a video testimonial
•   Support the Governor's proposal online through Twitter and Facebook
•   Send emails to family and friends encouraging them to take action
•   Stay in touch with the Governor's Office on the issue

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Jessica Klos Shapiro

Policy Associate

(518) 690-4217 ex. 32