IAC – ACTION ALERT LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGN
Dear All: On November 21st the Governor vetoed four bills representing critical issues to people with developmental disabilities and their families. The vetoes were a disappointment but they [...]
New York City Community Support Services Survey
Hi all, Please find information for a survey that is being conducted, with support from OPWDD, in an effort to identify the gaps in services for individuals with an ID/DD […]
DD Council & FSSAC Meeting: ENORMOUS CHANGE IS COMING: Peter Pierri, IAC Guest Speaker
The Manhattan Developmental Disabilities Council The Manhattan Family Support Services Advisory Council WHAT’S AHEAD? ENORMOUS CHANGE IS COMING! Peter Pierri, Executive Director of the [...]
Family Engagement & Outreach Committee Minutes – 11/13/14
Next meeting, after DD Council on December 11th, at YAI Present: Lynn Decker Marilyn Rubenstein Cliff Datys Carol Lincoln Elly Rufer Kathy Kelly Jessie Backe Irina Tuchina Margaret Puddington [...]
Family Engagement & Outreach Committee Minutes – 10/9/14
The committee members introduced themselves – whenever possible without using acronyms. Information was shared about the origin of the committee — the need for an ad-hoc committee to [...]
History & Purpose of the Developmental Disabilities Councils by Jim Malley
(As Presented at the November 11th, 2014 DD Council Meeting: See Council Minutes for discussion that followed.) The Councils were born during the Lindsay administration, a time of Little City [...]
MDDC Meeting Agenda for December 11, 2014: ER Utilization presentation
DECEMBER 11, 2014 YAI, 460 WEST 34TH ST, 11th Floor AGENDA l. Introductions II. Approval of Minutes III. Announcements SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Predictors of Emergency [...]
Transition Committee Meeting Minutes – 11/12/14
Announcements: The following Vacancies were announced:- See attached vacancy sheet for further information AHRC, NYC: Has Adult Day Hab, and Holiday Respite opportunities as well [...]
FSS Meeting Reminder: December 9th, 2014
The next Manhattan Family Support Services Committee Meeting will be on Tuesday, December 9th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at YAI, 460 West 34th Street, Room H1 (12th Floor). […]