The 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 ReadingIf you are a pet owner, you know what a huge role pets play in our lives. Pets are a great source of unconditional love, emotional support and many happy memories. In return we provide them with food, security and of course, love and companionship. The companionship between pet…
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 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 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…
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…
Continue ReadingWhistleblower Responsibilities and Protections A whistleblower is a person who voluntarily provides information about dishonest or illegal activities occurring at an organization. Organizations include a government department, a public company or a private organization that bills Medicaid for services. Whistleblower…
Continue ReadingJuly 26, 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), legislation designed to protect the civil rights of people with disabilities in our county. Independent Living, Inc. and the New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL)…
Continue ReadingWe are proud to partner with Richmond Community Services! Richmond Community Services has been providing quality, individualized services for more than 80 years in Westchester County. Richmond’s mission is to provide supports to children and adults with developmental disabilities to…
Continue ReadingFor members of the class of 2020, the senior year of high school is very different from classes before them due to COVID-19. Instead of donning a cap and gown to graduate, schools and families are celebrating this achievement in…
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