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Governor Hochul Announces Five-Year Plan to Aid New Yorkers With Developmental Disabilities

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DDPC Announces Partnerships to Improve Services for People with ...

The New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council is pleased to announce $3 million in grant funding for two five-year pilot projects to address the unique and co-existing needs of New Yorkers with developmental disabilities experiencing mental health challenges.

Public Comment Period Open on New Integrated Community-Based ...

November 29, 2022 | 10 AM EST

The draft OPWDD Funding Opportunity for Independent Living Letters of Support (FOFILLS) is now available for public comment.

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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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Direct Support Professional Recognition Week 2021

September 12, 2021

11:50 AM EDT

September 12-18 is DSP Recognition Week. OPWDD is honoring 20 DSPs who have been named "DSPs of the Year."

Learn more about Direct Support Professional Recognition Week 2021

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This Disability Pride Month, New York State Office for New Americ...

In recognition of Disability Pride Month and the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the New York State Office for New Americans (ONA)...

Learn more about This Disability Pride Month, New York State Office for New Americans Announces the Publication of Voyage to Help Families Learn About Children’s Growth and Identify Signs of Disabilities Early

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Watch the new “DON’T HESITATE. VACCINATE!” video campaign!

Using a $20,000 grant from the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), NYSID has launched a campaign aimed at encouraging people...

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Q & A: Community Inclusion

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Q & A: Honoring A Person's Right To Choose

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Commissioner's Message

Celebrating #ADA31 the Anniversary of the Americans With Disabili...

July 23, 2021

11:35 AM EDT

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Printable Accessible Events Guide

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New York State Department of Health Spending Plan for Implementa...

July 9, 2021

4:47 PM EDT

Learn more about New York State Department of Health Spending Plan for Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Section 9817 Submitted to CMS

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Message from Commissioner Regarding Post COVID-19 Reopening

July 3, 2021

9:22 PM EDT

As of today, guidance related to Visitation, Community Outings, Day Services & Staffing Management are no longer in effect.

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New York State Homes and Community Renewal Announces Completion o...

Glen Lake Apartments Provides 34 Affordable Homes with Brand-New Childcare Facility in the Village of Watkins Glen’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative Area.

Learn more about New York State Homes and Community Renewal Announces Completion of $11.6 Million Affordable Housing Development in Watkins Glen

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