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 [...]
Dear Friends and Colleagues: On January 26, I announced OPWDD’s new choking prevention initiative. This initiative will standardize – statewide – our system’s approach to food [...]
Good morning, The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has selected the interRAI Integrated Assessment Suite as the statewide assessment mechanism to support [...]
The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has selected the interRAI Integrated Assessment Suite as the statewide assessment mechanism to support the People [...]
Dear Friends and Colleagues: Country music legend Reba McEntire has joined OPWDD’s outreach campaign, which is designed to educate New Yorkers about services Reba, whose niece Haley has a [...]
Dear Friends and Colleagues: One of our most significant initiatives for 2012 is the 1115 People First Waiver. Since last April, when the waiver process first began with a series […]
Dear Friends and Colleagues: We are pleased to announce our new workforce recruitment campaign, which is based on the rewards and realistic challenges of being a direct support professional [...]
Ongoing Dialogue with CMS: Leadership from OPWDD, the Governor’s office and DOH, have been actively preparing for and participating in meetings with federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid [...]
