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Council Member Lynn Schulman advocates for expanding HIV/AIDS services eligibility
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Council Member Lynn Schulman urges her colleagues to vote yes on Introduction 1194-A, which expands eligibility for the HIV/AIDS Services Administration. She emphasizes the importance of breaking down barriers and providing comprehensive support for people living with HIV in New York City.
- The legislation aims to provide housing, nutrition, and case management services to more people living with HIV.
- Schulman frames the bill as a step towards ending the HIV epidemic in New York City.
- She thanks Speaker Adrienne Adams, Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, her council colleagues, and advocates for their support and efforts.
Lynn Schulman
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Good afternoon, everyone.
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Today, the council is taking a historic step to ensure that every New Yorker living with HIV has access to the vital support and services they need.
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That's why I'm asking all of my colleagues to please vote yes on introduction eleven ninety four a By expanding eligibility for the HIV AIDS Services Administration, we are breaking down outdated barriers and aligning our policies with the reality of modern HIV care because early intervention and comprehensive support save lives.
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For too long, many people living with HIV have been denied the housing, nutrition, and case management services that can make the difference between stability and crisis.
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This legislation is about dignity, equity, and our ongoing commitment to ending the HIV epidemic in New York City.
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I wanna thank speaker Adrian Adams for her leadership, deputy speaker and general welfare chair Diana Ayala, my colleagues in the council for their support, and the tireless advocates who have fought for this change.
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Together, we are making New York City a place where no one is left behind.
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Thank you.