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 [...]
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 [...]
Dear Friends and Colleagues: Several months ago we announced that OPWDD was working with stakeholders, including parents, self-advocates, providers, and employees, to examine ways to streamline [...]
On Friday, August 17, 2012 from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm, NYS OPWDD will host a statewide videoconference for voluntary agency service providers to offer an update on the People […]
SUMMER SAFETY July 2012 While we are all enjoying the sun and summer fun, below are a few reminders to help keep you safe and healthy: 1. Guard Against TOO […]