** EXTENSION OF 1115 WAIVER REQUEST FOR INFORMATION **
On November 15, 2011, the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) published a notice in the New York State Contract Reporter announcing the availability of a Request for Information (RFI) that will gather public input regarding the developmental disability system reforms recommended by the People First Waiver design teams and summarized within OPWDD’s 2011-2015 Statewide Comprehensive Plan (http://www.opwdd.ny.gov/507plan/images/waiver_507_comprehensive_plan.pdf).
Due to some technical difficulties as a result of the tremendous public involvement we have received,OPWDD is extending the deadline for this RFI from Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 5 PM until Friday, December 30, 2011 at 5 PM.
Through this process, it is OPWDD’s intent to allow for broader input into the planning for the People First Waiver to help shape the way that the project moves forward from the varied perspectives of people who are affected by the system of supports and services. The RFI is an opportunity for any stakeholders who want to provide input regarding the provision of supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families on a comprehensive and practical level.
Please visit http://www.opwdd.ny.gov/2011_waiver/waiver_request_for_information.jsp, where you will find complete instructions on how to submit your responses directly from the webpage. This is the only way responses will be collected.
If you need technical assistance, please call the OPWDD Information Line at 1-866-946-9733 between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM.
Thank you for your assistance in helping develop New York’s critical People First Waiver.
Sincerely,
The 1115 Waiver Unit