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August 28, 2026

Disability in the Public Square | A look at NYS Employment, Preferred Source and the need to Check and Balance

Disability in the Public Square | look at NYS Employment, Preferred Source and the need to Check and Balance   What happens when a program designed to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities becomes permanent? In this episode of Disability in the Public Square, John Robinson takes a closer look at New York’s Preferred Source Program, recognizing the important opportunities it creates while raising questions about accountability, funding, and the future of disability employment.