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June 1, 2022 Alexa Aiello Advocacy, NewsLeave a Comment on The 5.07 Plan in Plain English

The 5.07 Plan in Plain English

The 5.07 Planning Process Section 5.07 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law requires OPWDD to make a five-year plan for providing services. This plan sets goals for improving supports and services. OPWDD’s  5.07 Plan names the following goals- 1.…

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April 11, 2022 Alexa Aiello Advocacy, NewsLeave a Comment on Statewide CCO Family & Member Advisory Collaborative Responds to NYS Enacted Budget

Statewide CCO Family & Member Advisory Collaborative Responds to NYS Enacted Budget

Statement from the Statewide CCO Family & Member Advisory Collaborative on the New York State FY 2022-2023 Budget The Statewide CCO Family and Member Advisory Collaborative stated, We thank Governor Hochul, her administration, and the  State Legislature for the inclusion of…

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April 4, 2022 Alexa Aiello AdvocacyLeave a Comment on Innovative Housing Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Innovative Housing Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Support this Bill! Did you know there is a scarcity of housing options in New York State for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities? This fact has parents and family members of adults with I/DD worried about the future – asking,…

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January 7, 2022 Alexa Aiello AdvocacyLeave a Comment on ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) & Compensatory Education Bills Passed!

ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) & Compensatory Education Bills Passed!

Advocacy Continues in 2022 As we enter the New Year, disability advocates find ourselves in a very different place than last January. We have a new Governor, a new Commissioner at the Department of Health as well as an Acting…

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October 25, 2021 Alexa Aiello AdvocacyLeave a Comment on Workforce Crisis Advocacy Efforts

Workforce Crisis Advocacy Efforts

Take Action As most are aware, the workforce crisis in New York State is still negatively impacting OPWDD supports and services.  At the October 7th CCO Collaborative Council meeting, representatives of all 7 CCO Member and Family Councils were present. Discussion was specific…

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October 10, 2021 Alexa Aiello AdvocacyLeave a Comment on Disability Employment Awareness Month

Disability Employment Awareness Month

Workforce Shortage for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities The month of October is nationally recognized as Disability Employment Awareness Month. On September 30, 2021, President Biden issued a Proclamation that recognized both the ADA and the Office of Disability Employment Policy in the Department of Labor, which…

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August 30, 2021 Alexa Aiello Advocacy, EducationLeave a Comment on Creative Ways to Find Support Staff

Creative Ways to Find Support Staff

Create Your Own DSP Handbook New York State is in the midst of a workforce crisis. The number one concern of LIFEPlan MFA Council members and Care Managers is the lack of available direct care professionals. There are several reasons…

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August 16, 2021 Alexa Aiello Advocacy, EducationLeave a Comment on Creative Ways to Find DSP Staff

Creative Ways to Find DSP Staff

Round Table Discussion This month the Member & Family Advisory Council Round Table Discussion will focus on creative ways to find DSP staff. It’s no surprise to anyone that New York State is in the midst of a major workforce…

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May 26, 2021 Alexa Aiello AdvocacyLeave a Comment on American Rescue Plan Advocacy Opportunity

American Rescue Plan Advocacy Opportunity

We need your help to advocate! We have an urgent need for your participation in an unprecedented advocacy opportunity.   As you may know, the American Rescue Plan FMAP funding guidance from CMS (Medicaid) and a request from OPWDD for testimonials regarding their Five-Year State Plan were both recently made public. While…

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