To: OPWDD Commissioner Courtney Burke
1115 Waiver Steering Committee members
1115 Waiver Design Team Members
From: The Five Developmental Disabilities Councils of New York City
August 18, 2011
“We represent the five Developmental Disabilities Councils of New York City: one in each borough. Together, we represent approximately 50,000 people with developmental disabilities and their families. Our Councils—comprised of parents, people with disabilities, provider agencies, and professionals—meet regularly to address all areas of concern to people with developmental disabilities and their families. The Councils serve as advisory bodies to both OPWDD and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene…………..
……..Several key themes emerge from the Councils’ recommendations. Divided according to design team topics, the common themes are”: Read Complete Document on Common Themes and The Manhattan Families Imput