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New Specialty Hospital for Children with Disabilities Opens in NY

Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator Charles Schumer announced the opening of The Center for Discovery’s Children’s Specialty Hospital in Rock Hill, New York. This innovative facility is dedicated to supporting children and adolescents with complex disabilities, including autism, through specialized short-term inpatient care.

OPWDD Announces $850 Million Dollar Investment in NYS Providers

January 23, 2025 | 3 PM EST

OPWDD announced the release of updated reimbursement rates for non-profit residential and day service providers licensed by OPWDD.

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Proposed Increased Supports for New Yorkers with Disabilities

Governor Kathy Hochul announced today new initiatives focused on enhancing support for New Yorkers with disabilities as part of her 2025 State of the State.

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OPWDD Cybersecurity Summit Set for April 22

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, in partnership with Utica University, is convening its first Cybersecurity Summit for OPWDD Partners.

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Governor Hochul Announces Awards for ‘Step-Down’ Programs for Hos...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced awards to establish five ‘step-down’ programs to help adults living with co-occurring mental illness and intellectual or developmental disabilities...

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NEW Coordinated Assessment System (CAS) Video Now Available on th...

March 6, 2025

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March 4, 2025

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February 24, 2025

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February 6, 2025

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Celebrating Black History Month

February 3, 2025

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February 1, 2025

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Governor Hochul and Senator Schumer Announce First-of-Its-Kind Ch...

Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator Charles Schumer announced the opening of The Center for Discovery’s Children’s Specialty Hospital in Rock Hill, New York. This innovative...

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