November 2014 Dear Friends and Colleagues: In October of 2013, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo unveiled the state’s plan to achieve full community integration for New Yorkers with disabilities with the [...]
Dear Colleagues, As part of our ongoing efforts to raise awareness and reinforce best practices to support and protect individuals with developmental disabilities, we ask that you review the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, […]
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) [...]
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 [...]
Dear Friends and Colleagues: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo yesterday signed an Executive Order to establish the Employment First Commission, which will be tasked with creating an employment first [...]
Good morning, Please be advised that the Quarterly People First Waiver Videoconference Update for Discussion Boards and Providers scheduled for this Friday, June 6, 2014, has been cancelled. [...]
Announcing Statewide Quarterly Videoconference Update on People First Waiver & Transformation Agreement – Friday June 6, 2014, from 10:00AM to 12:00PM On Friday, June 6, 2014, from 10:00AM to [...]
