Senator Roy McDonald will hold a public meeting today at 1:30 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College's Bulmer Telecommunications Room with officials from state and local organizations that provide services to individuals with disabilities and their families.

According to a release,McDonald was approached by the different groups to hold the meeting.

“It’s an honor to be approached by these organizations who provide valuable services to thousands of individuals and their families in the greater Capital Region area,” said McDonald. “They asked for a meeting to discuss the services they will be able to provide in the future, especially considering the difficult economic situation the State is in.”

Representatives from the New York State Rehabilitation Association, New York ARC, NY United Cerebral Palsy, Saratoga Bridges, Rensselaer County ARC, the Alternative Living Group, Catholic Charities, Wildwood Programs, and other groups are slated to be in attendance.