Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, a longtime advocate for people with disabilities and Chair of the Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities, will host the 45th Annual Legislative Disability Awareness Day on Thursday, May 8th at the State Capitol. This high-profile event brings together lawmakers, advocates, and leaders in disability services to unveil this year’s legislative priorities aimed at improving access, inclusion, and quality of life for New Yorkers with disabilities.

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie will join Santabarbara at the opening ceremony, along with other influential voices in the disability community, including Gregory J. Sorrentino, President/CEO of the Center for Disability Services, and John Robinson, CEO of Our Ability, Inc.

WHAT: 2025 Legislative Disability Awareness Day

• Focused on advancing legislative initiatives that promote equity, inclusion, and access for individuals with disabilities across New York State.

WHEN: Thursday, May 8

• 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Opening Ceremony at 10:00 AM

WHERE: The Well of the Legislative Office Building

• Accessible via the Empire State Plaza Concourse, Albany, NY

WHO:

• Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara
• Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie
• Gregory J. Sorrentino, President/CEO, Center for Disability Services
• John Robinson, CEO, Our Ability, Inc.
• Advocates, families, and community leaders from across New York State