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Hi, my name is Ben Sahl. I’m a life-long Manhattan resident, and the father of a seven-year-old girl named Noa (without the “h”) who has developmental disabilities. I’d like to […]

My name is Meri Krassner and I want to talk about needing a residence for my son Daniel–this smiley happy guy. I spoke about this last year and I’m back […]

ANNOUNCEMENTS: AHRC: See Attached Vacancy List for current openings in services AHRC : Has openings in its Day Hab & Pre Voc Programs as well as Supported Employment Life Adjustment […]

Announcements: 3.13.12 Manhattan FSS Attachments 1. UCP / NYC Inc. UCP/NYC Project Connect program vacancy list and Family Connect calendar was circulated. 2. YAI LINK 212.273.6182 presented [...]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: As you know, March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. We are committed to providing the supports and services that enrich the lives of individuals with [...]

Subject: Preventing Obesity and Encouraging Healthier Living                                                             March 2012 March is National Nutrition month, and the most recent national [...]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: On January 26, I announced OPWDD’s new choking prevention initiative. This initiative will standardize – statewide – our system’s approach to food [...]

Good morning, The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has selected the interRAI Integrated Assessment Suite as the statewide assessment mechanism to support [...]

The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has selected the interRAI Integrated Assessment Suite as the statewide assessment mechanism to support the People [...]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: Country music legend Reba McEntire has joined OPWDD’s outreach campaign, which is designed to educate New Yorkers about services Reba, whose niece Haley has a [...]