IDD Services Threatened IDD Services threatened by New York State budget cuts. Unfortunately, OPWDD once again targets New Yorkers with disabilities which has major implications for all 110,000 members and families of the seven Care Coordination Organizations, including the 18,500…
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 has caused this year’s return to the classroom to look much different from years past. There is no one size fits all, no matter how your district has decided to approach safely re-opening. Districts around the state have generally…
Continue ReadingThe SUNY Empire State College recently announced its plans for a statewide Center for Autism Inclusivity. The first of its kind, fully autism supportive college, is a collaborative effort between SUNY Empire State College and the Anderson Center for Autism.…
Continue ReadingDay Service Retainer Program- Last Eligible Day for Claiming is July 21, 2020 To: Day Habilitation, Prevocational Services and Community Habilitation Providers that have opted to participate in the OPWDD Day Service Retainer Program Please note: this guidance does not…
Continue ReadingCare Manager and Provider Informational Session: How to complete the COVID-19 Life Plan/Staff Action Plan Addendum for individual service changes under the Retainer and Community Habilitation-R Programs The recording and supporting documents for the July 15, 2020 informational session on…
Continue ReadingJuly is Disability Pride Month in New York. It’s very fitting since we also celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. When I recently posted on social media about Disability Pride Month, someone commented, “Why am I supposed to…
Continue ReadingJuly 2020 To our Members and Families: We are pleased to celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of LIFEPlan CCO! We are proud of the work done in the past two years by LIFEPlan staff, our 70+ partner providers, and especially…
Continue ReadingMillions of Americans are receiving a stimulus payment from the federal government. For people with disabilities, this payment may count as an asset and reduce means-tested benefits unless it is spent or put into an ABLE savings account within 12…
Continue ReadingThis year, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the landmark law, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the dedicated and determined people who made it happen. We also recognize life is constantly changing and advocacy must continue to ensure equal…
Continue ReadingInterim Guidance on Home Visits, Community Outings, Day Services and Return to Residences After Extended Home Visits Now Available Dear Friends and Colleagues: OPWDD is pleased to announce that guidance has been released, and posted on the OPWDD website, which…
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