Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the New York Office for People with Developmental Disabilities will provide over $1.5 billion in one-time American Rescue Plan Act Funding to support recruitment efforts, retention incentives and vaccination bonuses for direct support professionals who provide support for people...
Former DSP Jihoon Kim named Deputy Yesterday Governor Hochul announced the nomination of Kerri Neifeld as the new commissioner for OPWDD and the appointment of Jihoon Kim as Deputy Secretary for Health and Human Services. These positions are critical to our field, and we consider Governor...
The former OMH Commissioner will guide mental health strategy for Affiliates Cerebral Palsy Associations of NYS is proud to announce that former NYS Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Sharon Carpinello is joining our team to guide our mental health advocacy strategy and serve as a...
CP State and its partners in New York Disability Advocates have released 2022 Legislative Priorities. Focused on the workforce crisis, they call for an investment in New York's care economy. COLA – Projected to be 5.4% for FY 2023 Following a decade of provider agencies not receiving...
Tell your Story! Rise Up Together to Address the DSP Workforce Crisis! Watch this message from self-advocate BJ Stasio and then click HERE to send a letter to Governor Hochul! NYDA_RiseUp_VideoCut.mp4 from Philip Aydinian on Vimeo. The letters will be printed out, in addition to being emailed, and personally delivered to...
The CP of NYS Clinical Conference is changing to VIRTUAL ONLY. Click here for the updated brochure and registration information. Although CP of NYS was requiring all in-person attendees to be vaccinated, we heard from many clinicians that they would only participate virtually. This response led to...
Please find Frequently Asked Questions related to OPWDD’s Emergency Regulation 14NYCRR Section 633.26 Mandatory Face Coverings in OPWDD Certified Services and Facilities. You can also download a pdf of the Frequently Asked Questions here....
Susan Constantino, CEO of CP Unlimited and President and CEO of CP of NYS, joined other executives, advocates, DSPs, and individuals with I/DD at a public hearing to evaluate the current workforce challenges of the I/DD service delivery system on Tuesday, September 14. "What has the...
On August 31, the world lost a tireless advocate for people with disabilities when our friend and colleague Duane Schielke passed away unexpectedly. Duane was a selfless man and truly lived his life in the service of others. Following duty as an Army Field Artillery Section...