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Connecticut ProgramsBlaise Bryant, CDChoices Customer Service and Outreach Associate was interviewed by Spectrum News on how his service animal, Flash, helps him live and work independently. In addition to working for the organization, Blaise also receives services from CDChoices. “I don’t know if I could put into words how grateful I am to have Flash,” Bryant […]
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We’re excited to announce the appointment of Hongwei Zhang as Director of Operations. Hongwei will manage office operations, information technology, business and market analytics and brand awareness. Hongwei is a graduate of the University of Albany, where she obtained degrees in Accounting and Business Administration. She also holds a master’s degree in Computer Information Systems […]
CDChoices’ CEO Chris Graber was featured in the March issue of Clifton Park Neighbors. In the article, Chris mentions how he views home care workers as essential, especially during a pandemic. “Home care workers were on the front lines taking care of seniors and people with disabilities who are underserved, vulnerable and cannot live independently […]
Consumer Directed Choices (CDChoices) announces the promotion of Brian Frasier to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Since 1997, CDChoices, a $42 million nonprofit organization, has helped seniors and people with disabilities maintain or regain independence by empowering them to manage their home care. “Brian brings a strong track record of operational transformation, improving financial performance, growth, […]
Consumer Directed Choices (CDChoices) announces a rebranding initiative signifying a new era for the private nonprofit corporation. Since 2001, CDChoices has provided seniors and people with disabilities support to maintain or regain independence by empowering them to manage their own home care. The announcement comes after the December appointment of Christopher Graber to Chief Executive […]
Last month, the CDChoices Board of Directors announced the appointment of Christopher Graber as CEO. Chris is no stranger to our Consumers and their Personal Assistants because he has worked at CDChoices since 2006. Chris has been the subject of recent newspaper articles. You can learn more about him by visiting The Saratogian, The Times-Union, […]
The Consumer Directed Choices (CDChoices) Board of Directors wishes to thank outgoing CEO Elizabeth Martin for her many years of outstanding service. Elizabeth came in to CDChoices as Chief Operating Officer and took over as CEO when our founder, Constance Laymon, passed away unexpectedly in 2012. Earlier today, Living Resources announced that Elizabeth Martin has […]
The Coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19 have disrupted lives. People with disabilities are facing unique barriers to their independence as they navigate changes caused by the pandemic. Shortly after Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued the New York State on PAUSE Executive Order, CDChoices began to hear anecdotal stories of the challenges experienced by our Consumers and […]
CDChoices has teamed up with health insurer CDPHP to provide its Consumers and their home care employees with cloth face masks amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued an executive order requiring New Yorkers, including frontline staff, to wear face coverings in public. CDPHP stepped up to the plate and is […]
CDChoices is honored and excited to share the news that we have been selected as the 2019 Nonprofit Organization of the Year by the Capital Region Chamber! We are fortunate to work with some wonderful Consumers who employ dedicated Personal Assistants. It is our privilege to empower independence for more than 1,000 people with disabilities […]