In New York State alone, there are plenty of private agencies whom run programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. In addition to them, there are also state-run programs as well. But how come those private agencies offer lower wages then the state-run programs? The reason - the private agencies continue to receive lesser funding every year. It would be better for all if there was more funding, let alone better wages to private agency employees. Perhaps a wage celing should be put in place for administrative employees, because there is no reason a CEO should make over $150k a year and be allowed to bill driving their car to work as a business expense when the DSP's at the bottom can't do the same, and only make $20-30k a year and do all the hands on work with the clientele.



