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Homeless to Harmony: A young man holds a microphone by a karaoke machine in a living room.

March 20, 2024 Kimberly MacLeod StoriesLeave a Comment on Homelessness to Harmony

Homelessness to Harmony

Care Manager Dave Rider set out to make a difference in Seth's life which was clouded by homelessness and uncertainty.

March 14, 2024 Kimberly MacLeod Providers, NewsLeave a Comment on Help Make Waiver Amendment Equitable for People with IDD

Help Make Waiver Amendment Equitable for People with IDD

The New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) 1115 Waiver Amendment is effective until March 31, 2027, when the existing 1115 Waiver expires.

A mother, a son with a disability and a father poses for a selfie outside in the wind.

March 14, 2024 Kimberly MacLeod Providers, NewsLeave a Comment on Family Support Services

Family Support Services

Family Support Services is a resource available to families to enhance their ability to provide in-home care to their loved ones with IDD.

A woman with a disability consults with a care manager who is pointing at a laptop in front of them.

March 14, 2024 Kimberly MacLeod ProvidersLeave a Comment on The Life Plan Process

The Life Plan Process

In keeping with 2018-ADM-0R62 and feedback from Providers, we updated our Life Plan Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

February 23, 2024 Kimberly MacLeod StoriesLeave a Comment on Real Patience

Real Patience

It took real patience on Jerry’s part to make things happen for Myat. With a little time, Myat’s life is now moving towards how it should be.

February 21, 2024 Kimberly MacLeod StoriesLeave a Comment on Life Changer

Life Changer

Jason's family wished to explore trails with him, so Care Manager Josh found a solution that was a life changer.

February 21, 2024 Kimberly MacLeod StoriesLeave a Comment on Building Trust

Building Trust

Nathalie lived alone for many years with no family to help her. Care Manager Jennifer was there for her, building trust for a healthier life.

A home of her own: A hand opens a door with a key the leads into a light-filled room where moving boxes sit.

February 19, 2024 Alexa Aiello StoriesLeave a Comment on Sisters Sticking Together

Sisters Sticking Together

The Schwankes were able to buy a home so their daughter could live independently with Down Syndrome using a special needs trust. But it required planning.

A mother sits next to her daughter who has Down syndrome and her father is at her other side.A mother sits next to her daughter who has Down syndrome and her father is at her other side.

February 9, 2024 Kimberly MacLeod ProvidersLeave a Comment on Reasonable Indication of Need for Services

Reasonable Indication of Need for Services

OPWDD released an Administrative Directive (ADM) regarding HCBS Waiver enrollment for Members dependent on age-related services.

CMOR: A woman appears at the door showing her LIFEPlan badge smiling.

February 8, 2024 Kimberly MacLeod ProvidersLeave a Comment on The CMOR

The CMOR

The Care Management Observation Report must be completed for Willowbrook Class members residing in certified settings.