People First Waiver Update 4/26/12
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 […]
1115 Waiver Basics Video – 4/24/12
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 [...]
DD Council Minutes – 4/12/12
I. Introductions were completed. II. Minutes from February were accepted. III. Announcements (Attachments Available Here) UCP The vacancy list is attached. Please call 212.979.9700 ext.70 for [...]
FSS Minutes – 4/10/12
ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Lower East Side Family Union Five Non-Medicaid openings. English, Spanish and Chinese Contact: 212-260-0040 Ext. 222/208 2. YAI Family Support Series-For Caregivers of People [...]
Response to CMS Questions – 4/6/2012
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 [...]
OPWDD is Launching a New Website – 4/6/12
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 […]
Aging in the Community – 4/5/12
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 [...]
FSSAC Minutes – 4/2/12
1. Announcements: See Below for Link to Hand Outs/ Attachments Regular Committee Meetings see below or calendar. MSC Forum, May 7, 2012, 75 Morton Street : ONLINE REGISTRATION Information: Irina [...]