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Important 2026 State of the State Proposals for People with ...

January 14, 2026 | 9:20 AM ET

Dear Friends and Colleagues,Since taking office, Governor Hochul has kept her promise of a more inclusive New York for people with developmental disabilities by...

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Accessing Life Podcast Episode 13 Now Live!

This episode is designed to help you build confidence and become a powerful self-advocate by understanding your rights.

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Purple for International Day of Persons With With Disabilities

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State landmarks will be lit purple this evening for International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

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Now Accepting Applications for Regional Disability Health Clinic...

September 25, 2025

10:28 AM ET

Learn more about Now Accepting Applications for Regional Disability Health Clinic Grants

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Developmental Disabilities Taskforce on Aging Launched

September 22, 2025

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New York Celebrates National Direct Support Professionals Week Se...

September 09, 2025

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Learn more about New York Celebrates National Direct Support Professionals Week September 7-13 as the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals ‘Elevate Conference’ Kicks Off in Buffalo

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A Message from Commissioner Baer on National Direct Support Recog...

September 08, 2025

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Governor Hochul’s Executive Order on COVID-19 Vaccine Access

September 08, 2025

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Recognizing OPWDD's Provider Partners on National Nonprofit Day

August 16, 2025

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People First News, July 2025

Read the Special ADA edition of People First News.

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NEW EPISODE of Accessing Life: How One Community is Working Toget...

July 28, 2025

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Learn more about NEW EPISODE of Accessing Life: How One Community is Working Together to Become a More Accessible Place for All

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Reminder: Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council (DDAC) Meet...

July 15, 2025

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Learn more about Reminder: Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council (DDAC) Meeting is July 22

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Message from Commissioner Baer About Federal Cuts to Medicaid

July 11, 2025

4:19 PM ET

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