Dear Friends and Colleagues: Our agency and our field have made significant changes over the past year with a common goal of strengthening our system for the individuals we support. […]
The long days of summer bring hot and humid weather to many parts of the state. Higher temperatures increase the need for cooling indoors all day long, and increased electrical […]
On July 18th, Commissioner Courtney Burke spoke at United Hospital Fund’s 2012 Medicaid conference, “Advancing Medicaid Reform”. Commissioner Burke’s presentation focused on the People First [...]
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 […]
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 [...]
