@floydnesse

I have been the VP of ACCSES NJ since 2004, managing Gov’t Relations for our network of CRP’s. Over 25 years serving people with special needs in NJ.

 Howell, NJ
accsesnj.org
Joined January 2010
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We approved a bill today that would require state agencies to make good-faith purchases from the #CentralNonProfitAgency of NJ. In doing so, we can help provide economic assistance to our state's charitable community. #S994 ow.ly/WoBM50CLfll
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A great article quoting several members of @NJDSPCoalition — please read & share: Advocates for Residents with Disabilities Applaud Effort to Boost Caregivers’ Earnings bit.ly/2SBzC1S via @njspotlight #IndexDSPWages #WeCantWait – at Princeton Junction, NJ
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A #strongerfairerNJ is one where DSPs earn competitive wages, so NJ residents with I/DD have a stable, qualified workforce to provide the supports they need to live their best life #IndexDSPWages #WhatAboutUs #WeCantWait @GovMurphy @NJDHS
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Floyd Nesse retweeted
NYSID
@NYSIDSpeaks27 Jan 2020
“It’s more than a game. There are so many different topics people may not be aware of, and we have the opportunity to let people know through basketball.” ydr.com/story/sports/high-sc…

'More than a game:' West York girls' basketball team honors player with Down syndrome

This is the second year in a row that the West York girls’ basketball team has hosted a Down Syndrome Awareness fundraiser.

ydr.com
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Danny DeVito, Bryan Cranston, Mark Ruffalo and Glenn Close are among dozens of #Hollywood insiders pressing the entertainment industry to become more inclusive of people with #disabilities. disabilityscoop.com/2020/01/… #specialneeds

Celebrities Call For More Inclusive Casting

Danny DeVito, Bryan Cranston, Mark Ruffalo and Glenn Close are among dozens of Hollywood insiders pressing the entertainment industry to become more inclusive of people with disabilities.

disabilityscoop.com
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Direct support is #NotMinWageWork @GovMurphy #IndexDSPWages #WeCantWait #WhatAboutUs @NJDHS
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“Please see us and hear us @GovMurphy “ #WeCantWait #WhatAboutUs #indexDSPwages #StrongerFairerNJ @NJDHS
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This morning, @GovMurphy signed several bills I proudly sponsored during my first term including policies to fight sexual harassment, a task force on employment for those with disabilities, Lindsay’s Law, and a revision to certain aspects of the NJ IDA Program.
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“Transportation is the number one issue I hear about from disabled people and their families,” -Tom Baffuto of @thearcofnj at #NJTransit Select Committee Hearing. @JESPYHouse @NJTIP_Rutgers @MetroWestABLE #NJTransit #disabilities #employment nj.com/traffic/2020/01/3-hou… via @njdotcom

3-hour trips and broken lifts. Disabled riders say NJ Transit needs to do better.

Disabled commuters told a state senate panel of problems they face just getting to work.

nj.com
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.@AudreyatJESPY of @JESPYHouse at #NJTransit Select Committee Hearing regarding overly circuitous routes: “If our clients can’t get to work on time, they can’t work full time.” #disabilities #employment #independence @NJSenatePres
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TY @floydnesse of @ACCSESNJ for highlighting the need for sensitivity/inclusion training of Access Link employees.#NJTransit @NJSenatePres @JESPYHouse @thearcofnj @NJTIP_Rutgers
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Thank you Senator @tomkean & @sencorrado for speaking with Self-Advocates today before the Senate Select Committee on NJ Transit and thank you for your interest in improving NJ Transit services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities!
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Thank you @NJSenatePres for soliciting feedback from ppl with disabilities at today's Senate Select Committee on NJ Transit and for seeking ways to make NJ Transit more accessible to people with I/DD who depend on transportation in order to be integrated members of the community!
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Special thanks to Steve Cook from Arc Mercer for joining me today at the Senate Committee meeting!
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Thanks to Senator Sweeney and the Select Committee on NJ Transit for hearing our testimony today regarding transportation for NJ citizens with disabilities!
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On Tues, 1/14 @GovMurphy will deliver State of the State address & highlight his policies to make NJ #strongerandfairer — will he address #DSPCrisis & plans to make NJ stronger & fairer for NJ residents w/ IDD, their families & DSPs who support them? #WhatAboutUs #IndexDSPWages
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Floyd Nesse retweeted
New York Mets
@Mets5 Dec 2019
🛴 RT TO WIN 🛴 Retweet for your chance to win a @mconforto8 autographed photo, courtesy of @MetsMemorabilia. #Mets25DaysOfGiving
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REMINDER: Tomorrow, 10am-2pm is @NJDHS Budget Listening Session. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to tell @GovMurphy and his Administration why NJ must #IndexDSPWages — parents, self-advocates, DSPs all encouraged to attend and make their voice heard! #WhatAboutUs – at Trenton, NJ
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Valerie Sellers, NJACP CEO & ⁦@NJDSPCoalition⁩ Chair at State House moments ago asking ⁦@GovMurphy⁩ to make NJ residents with I/DD a greater priority in his agenda to make NJ #StrongerAndFairer #WhatAboutUs ⁦@SusanKLivio⁩ ⁦@njspotlight⁩ ⁦@NJTVNews⁩
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Join @NJDSPCoalition THIS Monday 11/25 2:30pm-3:15pm in front of NJ State House Annex, Trenton to tell @GovMurphy it’s time to #IndexDSPWages — and look only 10% chance of rain!!! 🌤☀️#StrongerFairerNJ @NJDHS
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