Patrick Bardsley

A new statewide survey found that 93% of registered voters believe workplace inclusion is important, and 85% support expanding New York’s Preferred Source Program. As @SpecDesigns Co-Founder & CEO Patrick Bardsley said, “Disability employment is ‘workforce development; it’s economic development.’ It’s taxable dollars. It’s smart investment in communities, businesses, and families. And when people with disabilities gain meaningful employment, everyone benefits.” The Preferred Source Program creates meaningful employment opportunities for New Yorkers with disabilities while strengthening businesses and communities across the state. NYSID is proud to advocate for the program’s future and expand the opportunities it provides. Read Christopher Alvarez's coverage in Able News at @ViscardiCenter for more on the survey findings and NYSID’s efforts to preserve and expand disability employment opportunities: ablenews.com/voters-back-wor… #NYSID #PreferredSourceProgram #DisabilityEmployment #WorkplaceInclusion #DisabilityAdvocacy

“By making the law permanent, Albany will be saying ‘yes’ to jobs, ‘yes’ to our state’s future, and ‘yes’ to treating individuals with disabilities as fully integrated and valued members of our communities.” @govkathyhochul @SpecDesigns empirereportnewyork.com/plea…

Hundreds of @tjmaxx stores are selling apparel designed and created by people on the autism spectrum as part of a new partnership with Member Agency @SpecDesigns. disabilityscoop.com/2024/11/…