Using funds available through the American Rescue Plan Act, OPWDD has contracted with Guidehouse, Inc. to conduct a comprehensive review of the use of managed care payment systems and how managed care might support the agency to achieve its strategic …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $13 million in grants have been awarded by the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to seven nonprofit service providers statewide to fund career-specific vocational training …
Back to Top August 1, 2023 Partnership with OPWDD Offers New Microcredentials at SUNY Campuses Statewide Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced the start of the direct support microcredential program approved …
Dear Friends and Colleagues, This week OPWDD marks National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, a special week set aside to honor and celebrate the direct support workers who deliver every day on our agency mission of helping people with …
Download a copy of our brochure about the Front Door and accessing services. If you need a copy of this brochure in a language other than listed here, please contact the OPWDD Statewide Language Access Coordinator at 1-866-946-9733.
Staten Island, N.Y. – August 17, 2023 The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) today announced the publication of findings from two studies of neurodevelopmental disorders associated with the genes NAA10 and NAA15 …
Dear Colleagues, As part of our 2023 Strategic Plan outreach, OPWDD invites you to participate in an online stakeholder survey. The survey is brief and easy to complete. It will allow you to voice your thoughts about our ongoing efforts to achieve the …
Dear Friends & Colleagues, As we celebrate the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), I am excited to share that we’ve officially launched a new Anti-Stigma campaign called “Look Beyond My Developmental Disability.” The campaign …
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) today announced a new, statewide campaign called “Look Beyond My Developmental Disability” to combat the stigma that people with developmental disabilities face in their daily …
OPWDD is pleased to release new guidance and resources describing occupancy agreements that are required by federal regulation for OPWDD-certified residences. ADM #2023-05 Occupancy Agreement Guidelines outlines requirements for service providers for …
Dear Friends and Colleagues, This summer OPWDD has several stakeholder engagement opportunities underway to honor our commitment to work in partnership with you to move our system forward. Today, I am inviting everyone to participate in an opportunity …
A guide to the process for establishing community residences for people with developmental disabilities.
The Front Door Welcome Packet has important information that will help guide you through the Front Door process. It includes a checklist of key steps you need to complete to get OPWDD services.
We want to hear from YOU. Join our virtual community forum to share your thoughts. People with developmental disabilities from diverse communities can face barriers to accessing supports and services to meet their needs. OPWDD is proud to be partnering …
Similarities found in the brains of hibernating black bears and humans with major depressive disorder may inform understanding of major depressive disorder in humans Staten Island, N.Y. – April 28, 2023 - The New York State Office for People With …
Details OPWDD employment services to help identify an individual's strong points, skills, and interests.
All students wonder, “What am I going to do with my life after school?” Schools use the transition planning process to help students with disabilities and their families plan for life after high school. View the brochure in your preferred language.
Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths & Coordinated Assessment System brochure in multiple languages.
Care Management FAQ for individuals and family members new to services. View the brochure in your preferred language below.
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