Report confirms that the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities service providers who participated in certification and credentialing programs through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals and the State University …
State Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget Proposal February 4, 2026 Testimony of Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Willow Baer Good morning, Chairs Krueger and Pretlow, People with Disabilities Committee Chairs Fahy and …
This Evaluation of OPWDD-Funded American Rescue Plan Act Workforce Projects represents the Final Report prepared by the Institute on Community Integration at the University of Minnesota. This report can be translated into your preferred language upon …
Dear Friends and Colleagues: As part of my commitment to enhancing the agency’s transparency and being more responsive to stakeholder feedback, I am excited to share updated, interactive, Medicaid data dashboards as part of this year’s annual release of …
The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is excited to announce the start of the National Core Indicators (NCI) In-Person Survey (IPS) for 2025-2026. This year we are asking over 2,000 adults across New York State who are age 18 and older and …
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Governor Hochul released her proposed 2027 Fiscal Year Executive Budget earlier this week, outlining her priorities for New York while continuing her commitment to our service system and our shared vision for a more inclusive …
The 2025 Strategic Plan Annual Report below is available in multiple languages and posted on this page. The 2024 Strategic Plan Annual report can be viewed here. As always, if you need a document in a language other than the ones listed, please contact the …
Dear Friends and Colleagues, I’m excited to share our 2025 Annual Report, which highlights the progress we’ve made under OPWDD’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. This past year has been all about listening to you—people receiving services, their families, …
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Since taking office, Governor Hochul has kept her promise of a more inclusive New York for people with developmental disabilities by investing in programs that promote independence, inclusion and opportunity for all. Proposals …
Dear Friends and Colleagues, As we wrap up 2025, I am so grateful for the many steps forward we took together over the last twelve months. When I officially stepped into my role as your Commissioner earlier this year, I talked about our future and I vowed …
"It’s up to us to make sure we talk about what our rights are, exercise our rights, and make sure that everyone knows what they are and follows them." - Chester Finn, Accessing Life Co-host Chester and BJ bring you a special live episode …
New York Department of State’s Office for New Americans has released “Know Your Resources, Know Your Rights,” a guide for all New Yorkers, including immigrants, to explain your basic rights regarding interactions with law enforcement, food and nutrition …
Dear Friends and Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that Guidehouse, the consulting firm OPWDD hired to review its Self-Direction model in March 2024, has released its Self-Direction Assessment Final Report. This comprehensive report follows an extensive …
OPWDD hired a company called Guidehouse to look at the Self-Direction model and give suggestions about how to make improvements. As part of the review, Guidehouse talked to people who are self directing and to the service providers that support them. …
Dear Friends and Colleagues, I am delighted to announce that OPWDD’s newly updated Care Coordination Organization (CCO) Policy and Procedure Manual is now available on the OPWDD website. This revised manual reflects work done with CCOs to improve clarity …
Aaron, a member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of Akwesasne, has built a meaningful career through dedication and support. While he had previously worked in competitive employment on the reservation, the placement was not the right fit. With the support of …
"Any employer that's coming to the DREAM Symposium event knows the value of hiring a person with a disability and wants to do so." - Kim Hill Ridley, New York State's Chief Disability Officer talking about the DREAM Symposium coming up on …
Dear Friends and Colleagues, This October marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)—a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to promote inclusive employment practices. What began in 1945 as a weeklong …
Dear Friends and Colleagues, OPWDD is pleased to invite people and families to attend one of our upcoming information sessions on OPWDD’s Coordinated Assessment System (CAS) and the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS-NY) assessment. We’ll be …
The Taskforce builds upon New York’s Master Plan for Aging The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities convened its first meeting of the Developmental Disabilities Commissioner’s Taskforce on Aging to bring together leaders and …
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