The NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities issued the following Administrative Directive Memoranda (ADM), actions proposed and actions taken. OPWDD seeks comments on the draft IB Services and draft revised IDGS ADM. Intensive Behavior (IB) Services – comments sought on draft ADM OPWDD is considering changes to...
Message From New Acting Commissioner Kerri Neifeld Today is my first day serving as Acting Commissioner of OPWDD. I want to take a moment to introduce myself and to thank you for welcoming me into this role. I have received many warm wishes since being nominated...
The following letter was sent by OPWDD Deputy Commissioner Leslie Fuld to providers late Sunday, Jan. 31: Dear Providers, As you are aware, the Federal Government has made a commitment to increase the supply of COVID-19 vaccine to states for a minimum of three weeks. We are...
Cerebral Palsy Associations of NYS and The Arc New York present the 13th Annual Conference for Providers Serving People with Disabilities. This year's conference will be held virtually January 12-14 and January 19-21. The cost is $150 for The Arc New York Members and CP of NYS...
President & CEO Susan Constantino and Executive Director Mike Alvaro will close out this year's virtual conference with messages of appreciation for our Affiliates and their staff. And, of course, there will be giveaways! Prizes will be raffled off throughout the closing session. All you need to do...
Missed this session? Watch it now! The telemedicine project awarded to Cerebral Palsy of NYS, and funded by DOH's Transformation Grant, successfully rolled out in early 2020. The COVID-19 crisis posed challenges to its implementation, but ultimately StationMD's telemedicine program has provided a crucial access point to...
Missed this session? Watch it now! Diversity and inclusion in the workplace has never been more important! Professionals in the staff-development field will discuss the impact of defining culture at your agency; diversity and inclusion as part of employee training initiatives; and incorporating more stakeholders and programs...
Missed this session? Watch it now! These are trying times, but disability advocates have always had to overcome adversity! During this time of year, everyone begins to think about their goals for the next year with renewed hope and excitement. However, as we approach the end of...
The Governor has released Executive Order 202.48 that, among other things, continues the state’s visitation limits for our homes. The policy restricting visitors unless the recently implemented attestation process is followed will continue beyond July 6. Also, for child care providers licensed under social services law,...