Dear Friends and Colleagues, It is National Disability Voting Rights Week and it’s time for all of us to REV UP the Vote. What does REV UP mean? It stands for “Register! Educate! Vote! Use your Power!” Our goal this year, and every year, is to make sure …
Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council Tuesday, September 24, 11 AM until 2 PM The next public meeting of the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council will be held Tuesday, September 24, from 11 am until 2 pm. The Developmental Disabilities …
Dear Friends and Colleagues, This week, September 8-14, 2024, marks National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, a special week set aside to honor and celebrate the professionals who work in the direct support field and provide the supports and …
Dear Friends and Colleagues, In November 2022, OPWDD contracted with Guidehouse, Inc. to independently assess New York's current developmental disabilities service delivery system. The assessment evaluated whether utilizing managed care to pay for …
Launched during Disability Pride Month on the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Accessing Life is a new podcast led by people with lived experience with developmental disabilities. Chester Finn and BJ Stasio, both OPWDD employees, …
To learn more about your voting rights and where to go for help with registering to vote, view the Voter Registration Flyer below in multiple languages. Go back to the Know Your Rights page.
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Today we celebrate the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This landmark civil rights law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities by ensuring access and equal opportunity. The …
New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities announced the launch of a new podcast on the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA, signed July 26, 1990, prohibits discrimination and upholds the civil …
The NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) today announced that 81 local direct support professionals employed by Heritage Christian Services will receive credentials through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals ( …
Earlier this year Commissioner Kerri Neifeld announced that she would be leaving her role as Commissioner of OPWDD at the end of June. Read Commissioner Neifeld's announcement here. It is time to offer Commissioner Neifeld a fond farewell, thank her …
Commissioner Neifeld has departed OPWDD to focus on her growing family and I am honored to have been asked to serve as your next Acting Commissioner. I am grateful to Commissioner Neifeld for her years of service to our community and am humbled to continue …
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Today, we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Olmstead Decision. This law enshrines the rights of people with disabilities to receive services in their communities rather than in institutions. It is a day also …
There is still time to join us for one of our 2024 Strategic Planning Forums to share your feedback on our 2023 – 2027 Strategic Plan. At each forum OPWDD staff will provide updates on our Strategic Plan, respond to pre-submitted questions, and listen to …
Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council Tuesday, June 11, 11 AM until 2 PM The next public meeting of the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council will be held Tuesday, June 11th, from 11 am until 2 pm. The meeting will be held in person at the …
Partnership Offers Microcredentials Through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals for Current and Aspiring Direct Support Professionals at SUNY Campuses Statewide The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) …
Skip to main content Navigation Menu Toggle On Mother's Day, OPWDD would like to recognize all the mothers and mother figures who love, care for and tirelessly advocate for the important people in their lives all year round. No matter what motherhood …
OPWDD is partnering with NYS State Parks, DEC, and the Department of Veterans Services this year on Get Outdoors & Get Together Day, which is happening on Saturday, June 8. Fun and accessible outdoor events will be held at select parks and DEC sites …
Dear Friends and Colleagues,Today is Nurse’s Day and the start of National Nurse’s Week. When I heard that this year’s theme for Nurse’s Week was “Nurses Make the Difference,” I couldn’t help but think how true that is for nurses who support people with …
The next public meeting of the Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board will be held in person at the Empire State Plaza, Meeting Room 1 in Albany and virtually via WebEx on Tuesday, May 13, 2024 from 12 pm- 2 pm. Meeting information including the WebEx …
