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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Help spread the message that people with developmental disabilities are valued employees.

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

October 27, 2023 | 11 AM EDT

Dear Friends and Colleagues,  I am excited to share that OPWDD is beginning our work with Vibrant Brands, Inc. to develop and launch a statewide...

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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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Commissioner's Message

Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 3, 2022

5:41 PM EDT

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Commissioner's Message

Commemorating the Willowbrook Mile

September 16, 2022

5:28 PM EDT

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

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

September 12, 2022

10:10 AM EDT

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

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Governor Hochul Announces $10 Million Partnership to Assist Direc...

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...

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Governor Hochul Launches Health Care Worker Bonus Program

Governor Hochul announced the launch of the Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus program.

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Celebrating the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabiliti...

July 26, 2022

3:39 PM EDT

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Governor Hochul Announces $10 Million Partnership with Georgetown...

Governor Hochul announced that the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities has entered a three-year, $10 million partnership with Georgetown University's National Center for...

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New York State Autism Cost Study Report

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Spanish Translation: La Gobernadora Hochul Anuncia $15 Millones E...

La Gobernadora Kathy Hochul anunció el lanzamiento de una Solicitud de Vivienda de Apoyo Integrado disponible para proveedores de servicios y desarrolladores de viviendas que...

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Governor Hochul Announces $15 Million in Funding to Support Devel...

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the release of an Integrated Supportive Housing Application available to qualifying service providers and housing developers.

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

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DSP Recognition Week 2023

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DSP Recognition Week 2023

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