OPWDD’s vision for people with developmental disabilities includes full and meaningful participation in their communities. It is expected that agencies facilitate each individuals’ access to community resources preferred by the person and ensure safeguards and supervision are provided in accordance with their needs and informed choices. Service Providers must be particularly mindful about safety before, during, and after transportation to and from community activities, when individuals may be at increased risk for wandering, injury, or other harm. These risks can be mitigated when providers implement formal procedures that identify responsibilities of their paid on duty employees and the person-specific safeguards and supports, as needed, for each individual involved in the activities.
