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Vibrant Brands, Inc. Selected to Design Statewide DSP Marketing ...

OPWDD has begun their work with Vibrant Brands, Inc. to develop and launch a statewide marketing recruitment campaign to elevate and grow the direct support workforce.

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OPWDD and SUNY Corning Community College Announce Success of ...

October 24, 2023 | 10 AM EDT

Partnership Offers Microcredentials for Current and Aspiring Direct Support Professionals at SUNY Campuses Statewide.

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DSP Recognition Week 2023

September 10, 2023 | 9 AM EDT

September 10-16 is Direct Support Professional Recognition Week and the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is commemorating the occasion by honoring our...

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The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilit...

August 24, 2023

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3:07 PM EDT

IBR’s finding of higher rates of perinatal complications in KBG syndrome will help improve diagnosis and treatment.

Learn more about The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities’ Institute for Basic Research documents increased perinatal complications in KBG syndrome

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NYS OPWDD and SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College Announce S...

November 7, 2023

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4:25 PM EST

Learn more about NYS OPWDD and SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College Announce Success of Direct Support Professional Microcredential Program and Opportunities for Spring Enrollment

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OPWDD and SUNY Morrisville Announce Success of Direct Support Pro...

November 7, 2023

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4:22 PM EST

Learn more about OPWDD and SUNY Morrisville Announce Success of Direct Support Professional Microcredential Program and Opportunities for Spring Enrollment

Web Stories

Bruce is a Valued Member of the Explore & More Team!

November 6, 2023

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3:33 PM EST

Learn more about Bruce is a Valued Member of the Explore & More Team!

Brochures

Voting is Everyone's Right Flyer

Learn more about Voting is Everyone's Right Flyer

Group photo of leadership from SUNY Corning and OPWDD Commissioner Kerri Neifeld.

Press Releases

OPWDD and SUNY Corning Community College Announce Success of Dire...

October 24, 2023

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10:23 AM EDT

Partnership Offers Microcredentials for Current and Aspiring Direct Support Professionals at SUNY Campuses Statewide.

Learn more about OPWDD and SUNY Corning Community College Announce Success of Direct Support Professional Microcredential Program and Opportunities for Spring Enrollment

Brochures

Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Brochure

Learn more about Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Brochure

Web Stories

Marko Celebrates 10 Years as a Regeneron Employee

October 25, 2023

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10:12 AM EDT

Learn more about Marko Celebrates 10 Years as a Regeneron Employee

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Cassie and Daniel are valued employees of Robert Mazza, Inc. Five...

October 20, 2023

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10:49 AM EDT

Learn more about Cassie and Daniel are valued employees of Robert Mazza, Inc. Five & 20 Spirits in Westfield, NY

Commissioner's Message

Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities to Vote

October 17, 2023

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11:19 AM EDT

Learn more about Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities to Vote