Announcements

Dear Friends and Colleagues: As you know, there are many changes underway within our service delivery system. Because of your involvement, reforms that have been implemented or are in development [...]

In recent weeks, several hospitalizations and one death due to a heat-related illness have been reported to OPWDD. It is very important that agencies serving individuals who live in their […]

Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to announce that the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), as part of a system-wide initiative, is taking another significant step to support [...]

In June 2012, OPWDD began hosting “Innovative Ideas Workshops” intended to provide an opportunity for individuals, family members, staff from voluntary service provider agencies and others to [...]

Hello, On Tuesday, July 17, 2012, OPWDD will hold the second in a series of workshops showcasing some of the innovative ideas collaborating groups of nonprofit agencies are discussing/developing [...]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: At this time last year, OPWDD and the state Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) announced new practices to raise the level of safety at […]

Dear Council Members: On June 1, The NYC Dept of Health & Mental Health presented their Annual Developmental Disabilities Awareness and Recognition Conference at Fordham University. Among the [...]

Hello, Due to scheduling conflicts, the July 10, 2012 videoconfernce update for the People First Waiver Discussion Boards has been canceled. The next Discussion Board videoconference is scheduled [...]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: I am pleased to report that the State Legislature has passed Governor Cuomo’s Justice Center bill, establishing the strongest standards and practices in the nation to [...]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: As a reminder, on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, OPWDD will hold a statewide workshop showcasing some of the innovative ideas collaborating groups of agencies are developing [...]