Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country

06/05/2026

Please join our North Country Recreation crew on Saturday, June 20th for a Car Wash and Bottle Drive! All proceeds will help pay for the many activities that our program offers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities!

The event will take place from 10am to 2pm in the parking lot of Community Health Center of the North Country, located at 4 Commerce Lane in Canton.

You may also donate cans and bottles any time prior to the event at Bessette's Bottle Redemption on Gouverneur Street, just notify the cashier that you would like to donate your redemption money to the "CP Recreation" account. We will also be accepting bottles and cans the day of the event!

06/02/2026

Our CP family is looking to hire multiple Direct Support Professionals. Full time, part time and per diem positions available for different shifts at all of our IRA locations.

For more information or to apply, visit https://tinyurl.com/ya6ca8kx

05/27/2026

CP of the North Country is currently looking for House Managers to work within our Canton and Edwardsville IRA's. $1,000 sign-on bonus available!
For more information or to apply, visit https://shorturl.at/KW2fF

St. Lawrence County One-Stop Career Center

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from CP of the North Country!

05/21/2026

The North Country Recreation crew has been very active this year! We’ve done a large variety of activities such as bowling, Camp Overlook, ice skating, budgeting class, fishing, a “You Teach” class, Eisenhower lock museum, hiking, music pandemonium, getting the canoes and camping supplies ready, bike riding and the driving range!

05/13/2026

CP of the North Country is currently looking for a House Manager to work within our Canton IRA. $1,000 sign-on bonus available!

For more information or to apply, visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4140307

St. Lawrence County One-Stop Career Center

04/27/2026

Without a 4% Targeted Inflationary Increase (TII), nonprofit providers cannot sustain the essential services that New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities rely on every day.

And we know one thing clearly: investment works.

Recent state funding has already made a real impact:

⬇️ 44% decrease in DSP vacancies
⬇️ 6% reduction in staff turnover
⬆️ 28.6% increase in starting wages

We cannot afford to lose the ground we’ve gained. Sustained investment is the only way to keep up with rising costs, and ensure quality, person-centered care continues.

It is time Governor Kathy Hochul and the legislature fully recognize the impact the non-profit providers and the Direct Support Professionals on their teams have on reducing costs of care. CP State New York Disability Advocates

04/24/2026

Direct Support Professionals are the backbone of care for people in our communities with IDD diagnosis. They provide more than assistance, they build trust, promote independence, and ensure people live with dignity and purpose. It is time NYS recognizes their impact and support them the way they support others. CP State New York Disability Advocates

New York's I/DD community includes some of our state's most vulnerable residents, and they rely on a multitude of services and workers to live independently and safely. Let's help contribute to them feeling secure by investing in their future.

04/17/2026

New episode is now available. ❤️ Layla Hazlett, Director and Clinical Coordinator of Adult Services at Pathfinder Village, sits down with Connor McGough from Arise Adaptive Design in Syracuse, New York. Arise Adaptive Design is a community-based organization that creates custom, low-cost equipment to meet the specific functional needs of people with disabilities. CP State

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-in-accessibility-the-future-of-adaptive-design/id1818423282?i=1000761640292

04/13/2026

Please continue to advocate for investment in our Direct Support Professional (DSP) team. New York State can and must do better. It's not too late to contact your legislator or the Governor herself.

New York's I/DD system is under extraordinary strain. Years of inconsistent funding have chipped away at its stability, making the gaps harder to fill. To ensure a stable care system, the New York legislature must prioritize continued investment for individuals with I/DD.