The Alliance for Rights and Recovery

Our Alliance has extended the deadline to use our Annual Conference Early Bird registration deal ahead to July 15! The Special rates include $50 off for an individual and separate Buy-5-Get-1-Free deals for members and non-members. Only one coupon per order. Look for details regarding the extraordinary presenters and presentations, special events and ceremonies, comedy show and healing sessions…and all of the other very special offerings that has made the Alliance (formerly NYAPRS) Conference one of the most acclaimed and impact conferences in the country!
Register Here: https://buff.ly/wlVEXZT

Getting to the Alliance's 44th Annual Conference just got easier.
We've put together transportation options to help you join us in Albany this September, including:
🚌 Charter bus service from New York City (reserve your seat here: https://buff.ly/gkCUZdB)
🚌 Long Island bus transportation, coordinated separately (reservation contact information available at the link below)
🚆 Scheduled shuttle service from the Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
✈️ Complimentary airport shuttle service provided by the Marriott Albany Hotel from Albany International Airport

If you're planning to take the NYC charter bus, reserve your seat by September 4. Seating is limited.

View all transportation details, including Long Island bus contacts, shuttle schedules, and hotel information: https://buff.ly/Aism1H0

Freedom is more than a holiday. It is the ability to choose where you live, access the supports you need, and be part of your community. This Independence Day, we celebrate the freedom to live, recover, and thrive in the community of your choice.

As we reflect on the promise of liberty, we are also reminded that freedom requires action. More than 25 years after the Supreme Court’s Olmstead decision affirmed the right to live in the least restrictive setting, that promise remains unfinished. As critical social programs and supports face continued threats, the Alliance will keep advocating for the services, housing, and rights every person deserves.

What does the Olmstead decision mean today, and why does it still matter?

In a new opinion piece for The Buffalo News, Alliance for Rights and Recovery CEO Harvey Rosenthal reflects on Olmstead's lasting impact and why protecting the rights of people with disabilities requires continued commitment and action.

Read the article:

Another Voice: If the federal government walks away from Olmstead, New York must respond. New York has been a national leader in disability rights and must continue to lead by affirming its commitment to an Olmstead Plan.

Looking for practical strategies to sustain your program beyond grant funding?

Join the Funding for Sustainment webinar on August 4 to explore approaches for securing long-term funding, strengthening partnerships, and building the capacity needed to keep effective mental health programs thriving long after initial funding ends. This session will provide actionable tools and real-world insights to help organizations plan for lasting impact and continued success.

📅 - August 4, 202610:30 AM
- Aug 18, 2026 10:30 AM
- Sep 1, 2026 10:30 AM

Register and learn more: Center for Mental Health Implementation Support (CMHIS) Webinar Registration https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/funding-for-sustainment/2026-08-04/