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Dear Friends and Colleagues: At this time last year, OPWDD and the state Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) announced new practices to raise the level of safety at […]

Dear Council Members: On June 1, The NYC Dept of Health & Mental Health presented their Annual Developmental Disabilities Awareness and Recognition Conference at Fordham University. Among the [...]

Hello, Due to scheduling conflicts, the July 10, 2012 videoconfernce update for the People First Waiver Discussion Boards has been canceled. The next Discussion Board videoconference is scheduled [...]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: I am pleased to report that the State Legislature has passed Governor Cuomo’s Justice Center bill, establishing the strongest standards and practices in the nation to [...]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: As a reminder, on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, OPWDD will hold a statewide workshop showcasing some of the innovative ideas collaborating groups of agencies are developing [...]

I.          Introductions were completed. II.        Minutes from May were accepted. III.       Announcements Resources for Children with Special Needs Please see attached flyers   YAI The [...]

Announcements See the attached Vacancy List for current openings in services AHRC • Has 3 Day hab openings at the Fisher Center • Has 4 Day hab openings at William […]

1. Announcements : SEE BELOW For the People First waiver, OPWDD has decided not to use the 1115 Medicaid waiver mechanism and instead to apply for the 1915 b-c Medicaid […]

Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12 Noon Location: YAI,  460 West 34th Street – 11th Floor (corner of 10th Avenue) Topic: Preparation for the Fall Manhattan Family […]

Discussion Board VC Follow-Up Questions 5/8/12