Harvey And Ellen Weisenberg & Our Foundation

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This will make you smile. My grandson, Max, asked to visit with my son, Ricky, who is Max’s uncle. Max’s visit with his Uncle Ricky made quite an impression. Watch Max describe the experience and our emotional interview.

Our TV commercial asking Governor Cuomo to please be our leader, please be a hero. Allocate funds for a living wage for the direct service professionals who care for our people with special needs.

My speech at the 10/17/16 Albany Press Conference advocating for a living wage for DSPs, the direct caregivers of our people with special needs.

Our interview with Betsy Fels, a dedicated, highly trained DSP and direct caregiver for people with disabilities. She makes less than $10 an hour.

Here is the Newsday piece about our #bFair2DirectCare Albany press conference of 3/14/17

Luz, a direct caregiver on Long Island for people with special needs,
talks about the special training she received, and rewards she her work gives her
in the smiles of the people she helps, despite low pay and long hours.

LUZ, A DIRECT CAREGIVER ON LONG ISLAND, IS A LIGHT TO MANY, DESPITE LOW PAY AND LONG HOURS