To support your advocacy efforts, The Arc New York has created an updated resource package, including shareable information sheets and talking points. If you have not done so already, please be sure to schedule your virtual appointments with Senators and Assemblymembers as soon as possible to take full advantage of the budget negotiation timeline. This is an important time to advocate prior to the release of one-house budget bills, which are typically released the second week of March. Click here to find your representative and be sure to report the outcome of your meeting by completing our outreach survey.

Advocacy Toolkit:

• The Arc NY 2023 Budget Priorities Info Sheet
• 10% Tuition Increase for 4410 & 853 Special Education Schools
• About The Arc New York Info Sheet 
• NYDA Budget Priorities Info Sheet 
• NYDA Talking Points 
• 2023 State District Impact Sheets - Assembly
• 2023 State District Impact Sheets - Senate
• Legislator Outreach Survey to Track Engagement Following Meetings
• Op-Ed Budget Template for Providers/Family Members
• Op-Ed Workforce Template for Providers
• Assembly leadership letter template
• Senate leadership letter template