Manhattan Developmental Disabilities Council’s COVID-19 Response
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and Governor Cuomo’s New York State on PAUSE order, the Manhattan Developmental Disabilities Council is providing resources to help everyone stay safe and healthy.
Office for People with Developmental Disabilities:
Interagency Council – Guidance for Providers
Virtual Front Door Information Sessions:
OPWDD is offering online Front Door information sessions on the following dates:
To register, call or email your borough’s office below no later than 3 days before the webinar and include the following information:
-Name, date of birth, and address of person with a developmental disability who is seeking services
-Name, phone number, and email address of person who will participate, and their relationship to the person seeking services
Manhattan: 646 766 3220 | Joanna.Johnson@opwdd.ny.gov or Kathleen.Kingston@opwdd.ny.gov
Brooklyn: 718 642 8576 | Marilyn.Smith@opwdd.ny.gov
Bronx: 718 430 0757 | Myron.Woodley@opwdd.ny.gov
Queens: 718 217 6485 | Vivia.Cousins@opwdd.ny.gov or Tawanna.X.Haynes@opwdd.ny.gov
Staten Island: 718 982 1913 | Eileen.Maturi@opwdd.ny.gov
You’ll receive a link to the webinar and copies of the presentation and handouts before the session.
For more information about OPWDD, services offered, and the Front Door process, see here.
Member Agencies:
AHRC NYC – COVID-19 Information & Action
Community Options, Inc. – Fundraising Campaign
Resource Hubs:
ADAPT Community Network Project Connect
AHRC Referral & Information Center
Sinergia Metropolitan Parent Center
Sinergia COVID-19 Update & Resources
Remote Services & Webinars
YAI Independent Living Skills Program
NYU Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy
YAI Online NYC Autism Conference
Government & Health:
Supplemental Security Income Recipients Will Receive Automatic COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
nyc.gov – City Agency Service Updates
nyc.gov – Statement Regarding Public Charge Rule & COVID-19
nyc.gov – COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities
Governor Cuomo’s New York State on PAUSE Order
State Sen. Liz Krueger – COVID-19 Resources
Health Advisory: COVID-19 Updated Guidance for Hospital Operators Regarding Visitation
Education:
NYC Department of Education – Remote Learning Announcement
US Department of Education – COVID-19 Info
IncludeNYC – COVID-19 Resources & Updates
Advocates for Children – COVID-19 Updates
NY Lawyers for the Public Interest – Special Education Remote Learning Info
Autism Parents Connect Workshops
Rose F. Kennedy Center Transition Planning Webinar Series
Stay at Home Activities:
Museum Access Consortium – At Home Activities
NYC Department of Education – Activities for Students
Time Out NY – The Best Things to Do at Home with Kids
Broadway – Living Room Concerts
ReelAbilities Film Fest: New York Goes Virtual