People First Waiver

The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is pleased to announce the extension of the opportunity for public comment on the 1915 (c) Comprehensive Home and Community Based Services [...]

HCBS Waiver Renewal WebEx Announced – Register Now! On Wednesday, January 13th, 2016, OPWDD will be hosting two WebEx sessions to provide an overview of the draft 1915 (c) Comprehensive […]

The below email was originally sent on 12/23/2015, however it has come to our attention that some people may not have received it. We will offer webinars in January to […]

Don’t forget to spread the word and join us for New York State’s celebration of the 25th anniversary of the ADA.  OPWDD, SANYS and several partner state agencies are planning […]

The celebration of Memorial Day is the perfect time to remind people that the unofficial beginning of summer must also include attention to protections and precautions.   To guarantee a full […]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: April is Autism Awareness Month and New York is joining the rest of the country in recognizing the unique talents and contributions of individuals with Autism. […]

Re-issued Public Notice February 24, 2015 extending public comment timeframe until April 1, 2015 and adding an additional public information webinar on March 10, 2015 Office for People with [...]

Dear Friends and Colleagues: As we begin the new year, I am writing to tell you about some important work OPWDD is undertaking over the next few months as we […]

Hi all, Please find information for a survey that is being conducted, with support from OPWDD, in an effort to identify the gaps in services for individuals with an ID/DD […]

Dear Friends and Family Members, Over the next few years, OPWDD will be working to help more people live in small, more homelike settings and have a greater say in […]