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 …
OPWDD WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU! We are excited to announce the schedule for our 2024 Strategic Planning Forums. We’re traveling across New York State to hear your feedback on our Strategic Plan and work to date. Forums will focus on hearing your feedback on …
Earlier this week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued its Final Rule on Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services, commonly referred to as the Access Rule. You can see the Rule here. The Access Rule was originally published in draft on May …
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, begins at sundown today. Pesach commemorates the Israelites being freed from slavery in Egypt. Pesach is one of the most sacred and widely observed holidays in the Jewish religion. To all those in …
For those who observe the Muslim faith, the holy month of Ramadan, requires prayer and fasting throughout the day. This period ends with a celebration Eid-al-Fitr, which is a festival that marks the breaking of the fast. The traditional greeting “Eid …
For those who observe the Muslim faith, the holy month of Ramadan, requires prayer and fasting throughout the day. This period ends with a celebration Eid-al-Fitr, which is a festival that marks the breaking of the fast. The traditional greeting “Eid …
April is Autism Acceptance Month, a month that until recently was referred to as Autism Awareness Month. Today, many agree that we have moved beyond general awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder and strive instead to work toward acceptance and …
Wishing all those who celebrate a happy Easter holiday! Sincerely, Kerri E. Neifeld Commissioner
ALBANY, N.Y. – Nearly 200 nonprofit service-providing agencies statewide have joined forces with the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to launch an extensive, statewide marketing effort to highlight the important role Direct Support …
La gobernadora Kathy Hochul anunció hoy una inversión de $32 millones para ampliar el programa de microcredenciales Direct Support Professional ofrecido por la Universidad Estatal de Nueva York (SUNY) en asociación con la Oficina para Personas con …
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