Crisis at OPWDD: PEF to rally for proper staffing

ALBANY, NY (09/13/2021) (readMedia)-- The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) will hold a rally Tuesday at West Capitol Park to highlight chronic understaffing at the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). The rally is in advance of a NYS Senate Standing Committee on Disabilities hearing focused on the impact of the state workforce crisis on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

WHO:

PEF Vice President Randi DiAntonio and Sen. John Mannion will attend.
WHAT:

PEF will rally for increased staffing at OPWDD to ensure proper patient care and ease the waitlist for residential treatment placements.
WHEN: Tuesday September 14, 2021 at 09:15AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: West Capitol Park
Outside NYS Legislature
Albany, New York
NOTES:

TV crews: Please bring a mic stand if you want sound from the event.