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Showcasing Innovation During Developmental Disabilities Awareness ...

March 2, 2022 | 3 PM EST

Acting Commissioner Neifeld Sends DDAM Message to Friends and Colleagues.

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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

Federal Funding to Advance Home and Community Based Services

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Proposed Budget Shows Strong Commitment to People With I/DD

February 7, 2022 | 11 AM EST

The Governor’s Executive Fiscal Year 2023 Budget proposal exemplifies her commitment to people with developmental disabilities.

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Interim Guidance on Home Visits, Community Outings, Day Services ...

July 10, 2020

11:11 AM EDT

Guidelines have been released allowing the resumption of home visits, community outings and day services.

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Commissioner's Message Regarding Visitation

June 16, 2020

5:58 PM EDT

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1915(c) Waiver Amendment Public Comment Period Announcement

May 31, 2020

9:40 AM EDT

The 1915(c) Waiver Amendment Public Comment period runs from June 1 through July 1, 2020.

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A Message from Commissioner Kastner

May 20, 2020

2:07 PM EDT

A Message from Commissioner Kastner Issued May 20, 2020

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Public Comment Period Extended for Revised Draft SIP-PL Qualifica...

May 7, 2020

1:14 PM EDT

OPWDD is extending the timeframe for public comment on the revised draft SIP-PL Qualification Document to June 25, 2020.

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OPWDD Outlines Achievements of 2019 and Anticipated Deliverables...

February 3, 2020

4:51 PM EST

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Extension of Public Comment Period on Revised Draft SIP-PL Qualif...

March 13, 2020

4:35 PM EDT

OPWDD is extending the timeframe for public comment on the revised draft SIP-PL Qualification Document.

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Message from OPWDD Commissioner Kastner Regarding Day Program Ser...

March 17, 2020

2:11 PM EDT

Temporary suspension of services at all Day Habilitation, Day Treatment, and Prevocational Services beginning March 17 by 5 p.m.

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Coronavirus Guidance for OPWDD Service Providers

March 10, 2020

11:26 AM EDT

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