Our mission is to influence public policy, educate stakeholders, and mobilize coalitions to end the use of aversive interventions, while advancing systemic improvements in disability services across New York. Guided by a vision to eliminate the use of aversive interventions on people with disabilities in New York State, we are committed to promoting ethical, evidence-based, and compassionate approaches to behavior support.

Join NYSABA Board Members as they present findings from a statewide study on New Yorkers’ perspectives regarding aversive procedures and resource needs for individuals with significant developmental support needs, followed by a dynamic panel exploring the ethical, legal, and personal dimensions of these critical issues. This session brings together diverse voices—including caregivers, autistic individuals, legal experts, and professionals—to foster respectful, honest dialogue centered on dignity and advocacy.