Self Advocacy Association in NYS

Hello, my name is Melissa and I’m a Grassroots Presenter in the Hudson Valley Region of SANYS.

There were a number of events in my life when I realized that if I could speak-up and advocate, I could make a … Read the rest

Living in the community Independently 

Through Self-Direction Services

My name is Allan Walley and I have been living in the community independently through self direction services for a year as of March 3, 2014. I have supports living in the … Read the rest

Please click HERE to watch a great music video about living Naturally.  Isn’t this all that everyone wants? A place to call their own, a life of their own choosing, surrounded by friendship and love. Thanks to our friends

On a regular basis, we will be featuring stories about the remarkable people who make up the leadership of SANYS.  You’ll see that they all share one thing in common – the courage to speak up!

Hi! I’m Pasquale Ginese, … Read the rest

On a regular basis, we will be featuring stories about the remarkable people who make up the leadership of SANYS.  You’ll see that they all share one thing in common – the courage to speak up!

Michael Kennedy is a … Read the rest