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A Wide Variety of Support and Service Options are Available
As a family member, you can get help to support your loved one in the family home with the assistance of respite and other family support services.
If you are a person with developmental disabilities who wants to live independently in your community, you can find employment training and support, volunteer opportunities and other types of community engagement.
If you or your loved one has higher needs that require more intensive supports, residential and day services may also be available.
HCBS Waiver
The Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver funds services for more than 90,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you would like to receive Home and Community Based Waiver funded services, you will be required to apply for Medicaid and the Home and Community Based Services Waiver.
Your Rights
Basic Rights
People with developmental disabilities have the same basic rights as everyone else.
Privacy
OPWDD is committed to protecting your privacy.
Right to Vote
All Americans have the right to vote, including people with developmental disabilities.
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Resources
Identification cards available for people with a medically diagnosed...
Authorization/Consent for Disclosure of Clinical Information
Be an advocate for yourself or someone you love
People in state operated services can access their Electronic Health Records
Statewide Health Information Network for NY
Preventing and handling a crisis