Strengthening Supports and Services – 3/30/12
Dear Friends and Colleagues: A priority of OPWDD is proviing assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities who are interested in planning and managing their own supports. Two programs [...]
People First Waiver briefings announced – 3/23/12
Dear Friends and Colleagues: We are pleased to announce that as part of our ongoing commitment to keeping the public engaged in the development of our many reform initiatives, we […]
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning – 3/22/12
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas known as the “silent killer.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is the leading cause of accidental poisoning […]
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning – 3/22/12
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas known as the “silent killer.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is the leading cause of accidental poisoning […]
Residential Development by Susan Williams, 3/16/12
Good morning. I am Susan Williams. A parent and parent advocate. I have spoken at our Manhattan Legislative Breakfasts a few times. The first was over 20 years ago. At […]
Early Intervention by Lynn Decker, 3/16/12
My name is Lynn Decker, and I have two sons with autism, now 13 and 15, who both received Early Intervention services. Our firstborn, Evan, arrived in June of 1996 […]
Residential Development by Ben Sahl, 3/16/12
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 […]
Residential Development by Meri Krassner, 3/16/12
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 […]
Transition Minutes – 3/14/12
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 […]