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Dear Friends and Colleagues: One of our most significant initiatives for 2012 is the 1115 People First Waiver. Since last April, when the waiver process first began with a series […]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: We are pleased to announce our new workforce recruitment campaign, which is based on the rewards and realistic challenges of being a direct support professional [...]

* Joint Meeting with the DD Council I. Introductions were completed. II. Minutes from January were accepted. III. Announcements: UCP The vacancy list is attached. Please call 212.979.9700 ext.70 [...]

I. Introductions were completed. II. Minutes from January were accepted. III. Announcements: UCP The vacancy list is attached. Please call 212.979.9700 ext.70 for more information. YAI The [...]

Ongoing Dialogue with CMS: Leadership from OPWDD, the Governor’s office and DOH, have been actively preparing for and participating in meetings with federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid [...]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: At the end of this month, I will be stepping down as Associate Director of Resources for Children with Special Needs. It has been an exciting […]

ReelAbilities strives for inclusion of all people. Individuals needing accommodations to participate should contact the screening venue directly at least two weeks in advance of the event.ASL [...]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: In this year’s proposed budget, Governor Andrew Cuomo has demonstrated a strong commitment to our field and the individuals we serve, and I would like to […]

Good Morning, OPWDD is now posting and distributing brief monthly updates on the development of the People First Waiver. The first update for February 2012 can be found on the […]

Programs and Openings: See Attached Adult Day Services Vacancy Announcements This meeting served as the committee’s annual Student Information Exchange and in addition to the usual attendees, [...]