Dear Friends and Colleagues: Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are key to OPWDD’s workforce, and it is critical that we recognize the professional work they do, as well as support them […]
FLU PREVENTION AND PRECAUTIONS The 2012-2013 influenza season started early and the flu activity level in New York State is categorized as widespread. Influenza is a contagious illness that [...]
Dear Friends and Colleagues, As some of you may know, Jim Moran, Acting Executive Deputy Commissioner, will be ending his state service in May. Throughout his career, Jim has been […]
Dear Friends and Colleagues: I am pleased to announce the following appointees, who will be assuming new roles at OPWDD in the coming weeks: Sally Berry has been named deputy […]
The email distributed on January 7, 2013 contains many more links that usual. Here is a .PDF copy that maintains these links: .2013- a Look Ahead – 1:7:13
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Announces a public hearing on the Statewide Comprehensive Plan: 2012–2016 We help people with developmental [...]
An Important Announcement from DDI www.ddiny.org “Family Night” with OPWDD’s Commissioner Courtney Burke Thursday Evening, January 10, 2013 6:00-8:00 PM Suffolk Community College – Michael J. [...]
Dear Friends and Colleagues: Helping people with developmental disabilities live richer lives is OPWDD’s mission, and PROMOTE training provides staff with the tools they need to accomplish that [...]
Announcing Upcoming Innovative Ideas Workshop – Tuesday, December 4, 2012 On Tuesday, December 4, 2012, OPWDD will hold the fourth in a series of workshops showcasing innovative ideas [...]
Dear Friends and Colleagues: The final numbers from Superstorm Sandy are coming in. In our system alone, more than 11,000 people lost power and over 4,000 were evacuated. As of […]
