October 2014 - Manhattan DD Council

What’s happening with Self-Determination: MSC Meeting with Linda Schellenberg

DON’T FORGET… OUR NEXT MAN DD COUNCIL MSC COMMITTEE WILL BE ON NOVEMBER 21ST FROM 10-12 UCP OF NYC… 80 MAIDEN LANE…2ND FLOOR TRAINING ROOM OUR SPECIAL GUEST…..LINDA SCHELLENBERG […]

he Citywide Education Council for District 75 Council November 19, 2014 Special Education Forum-Calendar Meeting

From: D75Council [mailto:D75Council@schools.nyc.gov] Sent: Monday, October 27, 2014 5:01 PM Subject: The Citywide Education Council for District 75 Council November 19, 2014 Special Education [...]

Public Comment Response to OPWDD’s Home and Community Based Services Waiver -10/22/14

Dear Friends and Colleagues: This communication is to provide updates on the on-going discussions with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the renewal of [...]

“Sexuality Issues” is the topics of next FSSAC Meeting

For family members of people with developmental disabilities and self-advocates with developmental disabilities! Complete Flyer in English:Join MCC Bobra Fyne 14 Complete Flyer in Spanish:Join [...]

FSS Committee Minutes – 10/14/14

Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 11, 2014, 10:00 AM – 12 Noon Location: YAI, 460 West 34 St, Ground Floor, Mtg Rm L [...]

Public Hearing – 5.07 Statewide Comprehensive Plan 10/17/14

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Announces a Public Hearing    October 27, 2014: 1pm – 5pm OPWDD will be accepting your comments, feedback and [...]

CAH Waivers Transition Statement posted to website -10/10-14

Good afternoon: OPWDD has posted to its website a “Statement Regarding the Need for a Home and Community-Based Settings Transition Plan for OPWDD’s Care at Home (CAH) waivers (CAH III, […]

Updated DISCO COA and Start-Up Grant Questions and Answers, AMENDED DUE DATE

Please note the following changes to the Questions and Answers document regarding the Developmental Disability Support and Care Coordination Organization (DISCO) Certificate of Authority (COA) [...]

Addition to Agenda for 10/9/14 DD Council Meeting

We are pleased to add to our agenda a presentation from ArchCare. They recently received one of the largest Balancing Incentive Program grants in the state. Their grant is focused […]

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month -10/8/14

October 2014 Dear Friends and Colleagues: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a national campaign that raises awareness about the employment of individuals with [...]