Announcements

On Thursday, October 18, 2012 from 1pm until 3pm, NYS OPWDD will host a joint statewide videoconference for discussion boards and voluntary agency service providers to offer an update on […]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: One of the hallmarks of our democracy is our right to vote, and on Tuesday, November 6, Americans will get the chance to exercise that right […]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: One of the hallmarks of our democracy is our right to vote, and on Tuesday, November 6, Americans will get the chance to exercise that right […]

 From: Council Speaker: Christine C. Quinn Dear New Yorker, I wanted to let you know about a couple of important upcoming hearings here at the City Council: one on early […]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: This week marks the anniversary of the end of an era in the history of caring for people with developmental disabilities that we must never forget. […]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: On Friday, September 14, as part of our continuing celebration of Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week, I’ll have the opportunity to personally honor OPWDD’s [...]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: Summer might not be officially over yet, but it is never too early to start thinking about flu season. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness […]

The Manhattan DD Council Children’s Committee invites you to their Fall Meeting: This Year Joan Dwyer Will be joining Christina Muccioli, as Co-Chairperson for the Children’s Committee. Joan [...]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: Direct Support Professional Recognition Week is September 9-15. This is a great opportunity for us to recognize and thank the more than 90,000 direct support [...]

Innovative Ideas Workshop – September 19, 2012 On Wednesday, September 19, 2012, OPWDD will hold the third in a series of workshops showcasing innovative ideas collaborating groups of nonprofit [...]