February 27, 2026 at 04:34PM
CNY rally asks for budget increase for disability caretakers
Disability caretakers in New York are asking for a budget increase to support their work. The rally drew more than 400 attendees at the East Syracuse Doubletree to voice their demands and highlight conditions facing caregivers.
Advocates say increased funding is needed to improve wages, training, and staffing levels, aiming to ensure better care for people with disabilities and reduce caregiver burnout.
The march emphasized the essential role of frontline workers in the disability community and urged lawmakers to prioritize amendments in the state budget to address long-standing funding gaps.