Safeguard Your Living Situation For individuals who want to live independently and be more fully included in their communities renting a house or an apartment can help make this goal a reality. While renting can be a wonderful opportunity it…
Continue ReadingStaff Shares Their Thanks See Video Here I am thankful for being surrounded by a dedicated team of professionals who are all committed to improving the quality of life for people with IDD and their families (my son and our family…
Continue ReadingFinding Similarities through Differences Hudson Valley member T and his mom Sarah visited T’s K/1 classroom last month to read them a children’s book. “Hiya Moriah” is a story about a friendly and mischievous little girl named Moriah who, like…
Continue ReadingYour Vote Counts Voting Rights OPWDD is committed to ensuring that voting rights are upheld for the people we serve and that every person is given the opportunity to register to vote. Every effort should be made to discuss with…
Continue ReadingOffice for People With Developmental Disabilities Collaborates with Stakeholders; Service Providers to Set Key Agency Priorities Plan Aims to Strengthen Workforce, Technology and Collaboration; Improve the Agency Through Innovation; Enhance Person-Centered Supports and Services Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that…
Continue ReadingLIFEPlan CCO Recognizes Care Managers We are pleased to recognize and celebrate our Care Managers during Case Management Week (October 9 -October 15). As Care Managers, you play a critical role in ensuring each member gets to live their most…
Continue ReadingCommemorating 35 Years of Willowbrook Closing OPWDD Commissioner Kerri Neifeld commemorates 35th anniversary of the closing of Willowbrook and the opening of the Willowbrook Mile. Dear Friends and Colleagues, Thirty-five years ago, on this day, the Willowbrook State School was…
Continue ReadingA Focus on Connecting and Navigating Change Together Summer has come to an end and a new school year is beginning. Change is a constant in all our lives; a reality our members and families are familiar with. Your LIFEPlan…
Continue ReadingSave Money on Monthly Bills Energy Savings Program The Energy Affordability Program is a monthly bill credit towards utilities that is automatic if you receive HEAP. If you need help applying for HEAP reach out to your Care Manager. When…
Continue ReadingResources for Addiction Helping a loved one through an addiction is never an easy thing to do. Families are a huge part of a person’s recovery. It can be even more daunting for a family of a person with a…
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