Dear Friends and Colleagues: I am excited to announce that the new Ombuds program, headed by Community Service Society of New York, is now open and ready to accept the calls of people with developmental disabilities and their family members in need of …
The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) wants to hear from families of people with developmental disabilities about their experiences with the developmental disabilities service system in New York. That’s why we are partnering with …
The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is working with Guidehouse, a consulting firm with experience in state healthcare and developmental disabilities services, to look at OPWDD’s self-direction policies and processes and provide …
Dear Friends and Colleagues, As we head into the season of gratitude, I want to take a moment to recognize and thank the amazing people that make up New York’s developmental disabilities service system. Whether you are a self-advocate, the family member of …
Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council, Tuesday, December 3, 11 AM until 2 PM The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council (DDAC) was established pursuant to section 13.05 of the Mental Hygiene Law and provides recommendations for statewide …
Dear Provider Partner, The NYS 9/11 Notice Act requires that employers inform current and former employees who were in the Lower Manhattan and northern Brooklyn exposure zones between September 2001 and May 2002 of federal assistance programs for which …
Join Us on Tuesday, October 1st Join OPWDD for New York State's 3rd Annual DREAM (Disability Rights & Employment Awareness Month) Symposium on Tuesday, October 1, hosted by Governor Hochul's Chief Disability Officer Kimberly Hill Ridley. The …
Willie has been with the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) as a Facility Operations Assistant for over two years. It’s a position he loves and describes as his “dream job.” Willie obtained his position with the assistance of …
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) today announced the publication of promising results by a multi-institute team, including researchers from OPWDD’s Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities (IBR …
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 new, interactive, Medicaid data dashboards as part of this year’s annual release of …
Paul Christensen works at Savers Thrift Store in Commack on Long Island where he has become a key contributor to his team. His determination and hard work – and his employer’s willingness to consider the accommodations he needs to succeed – have combined …
OPWDD was honored to attend Sunmount Developmental Center’s 2nd Annual LIT Art Show on September 11 in Tupper Lake, NY. This year’s theme for the competition was “The Animal In Me” and participants showcased their love for animals while displaying their …
Dear Friends and Colleagues, The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is pleased to announce that the 1915(c) Comprehensive Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Renewal has been approved by the federal Centers for Medicare …
Daniel Burdick ("Danny") always wanted to work at the Shop N Save grocery across the street from his home in the small western New York town of Bolivar. He was motivated to be employed and, though his work path took him through a couple different …
Dear Friends and Colleagues, In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, OPWDD is excited to share two new videos that highlight the positive impact of hiring people with disabilities: It's Time to Employ Ability: Hiring People With …
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 …
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