Announcements

PREPARING FOR THE 1115 WAIVER–OUTCOMES THAT MATTER More about the Keynote & Panel Participants Thank you, Gerry, for your comprehensive, clear, and honest presentation. I think that if [...]

Dear Friends: We are continuing to make significant progress in development of the People First Waiver, and I would like to share the latest information on some recent events and […]

Communications liaisons: Dixie has recorded the ‘waiver basics’ presentation, and it can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjAG4YS_3IQ We will start posting this video on Facebook and [...]

Good afternoon, OPWDD has been working closely with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to determine the programmatic, administrative and fiscal reforms to the [...]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: OPWDD is getting a new website: www.opwdd.ny.gov. It will go live later today and throughout the weekend. Since last fall, we have been redesigning our website […]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: Today, approximately 3,500 individuals with developmental disabilities over the age of 60 are receiving services from OPWDD in their homes and in the community. As [...]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: A priority of OPWDD is proviing assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities who are interested in planning and managing their own supports. Two programs [...]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: We are pleased to announce that as part of our ongoing commitment to keeping the public engaged in the development of our many reform initiatives, we […]

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas known as the “silent killer.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is the leading cause of accidental poisoning […]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: As you know, March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. We are committed to providing the supports and services that enrich the lives of individuals with [...]