Health and Safety Alert: Tips for a Safe Summer – 7/27/12
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 […]
FSSAC Next Meeting IS 9/27/12 -Details Below
NEXT MEETING: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012, 10:00 AM – NOON METRO NY DDSO 75 MORTON STREET Si su idioma es el Español y necesita intérprete durante la reunión es necesario […]
Connecting the Dots on Our Reforms – 7/26/12
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. […]
Health & Safety Alert – 7/23/12
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 […]
From Manhattan DD Council – People First Waiver update
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 [...]
Please Share Your Thoughts on Strengthening Our System 8/23/12
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 [...]
Heat Alert (Reissued) – 7/17/12
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 […]
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals Code of Ethics 7/16/12
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 [...]
Innovative Ideas Workshops – Held June 26th, 2012
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 [...]
Innovative Ideas Workshop July 17, 2012 – 7/9/12
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 [...]