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DSP Recognition Week

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Honoring NY’s DSPs During National Direct Support Recognition ...

September 12, 2022 | 10 AM EDT

This year’s recognition week runs from September 11-17.

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Commemorating the Willowbrook Mile

September 16, 2022 | 5 PM EDT

Commissioner Neifeld shares a message about the Anniversary and the opening of the Willowbrook Mile.

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$10M Partnership to Assist Direct Support Professionals

Governor Hochul announced that the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities has entered into a $10 million partnership with the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals to expand opportunities for professional credentialing for direct support professionals in the developmental disabilities field throughout New York State.

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Commissioner's Message

A Message about the COVID-19 Vaccine for People with Developmenta...

December 17, 2020

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1:56 PM EST

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OPWDD to Open New Mental Health Extended Treatment Unit in Queens

December 16, 2020

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10:47 AM EST

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Commissioner's Message

A Thanksgiving Message from Commissioner Kastner

November 25, 2020

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11:19 AM EST

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Commissioner's Message

Draft April 1, 2021 HCBS Waiver Amendment

November 10, 2020

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9:00 AM EST

The public comment period will be open from November 10, 2020 through December 18, 2020.

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Commissioner's Message

Important Health Advisory and Guidance for Congregate Facilities

October 24, 2020

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8:40 PM EDT

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NY Celebrates NDEAM by Recognizing Essential Workers

October 23, 2020

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3:20 PM EDT

Lieutenant Governor Hochul and OPWDD joined forces to celebrate the 75th anniversary of NDEAM.

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Commissioner's Message

Message from the Commissioner Regarding Influenza

September 18, 2020

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11:44 AM EDT

It is recommended that all New Yorkers age 6 months and older receive an annual influenza vaccine.

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IBR George A Jervis Clinic

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