Office for People With Developmental Disabilities | Office for People With Developmental Disabilitie

Time 2020-11-09 10:04:23

Web Name: Office for People With Developmental Disabilities | Office for People With Developmental Disabilitie

WebSite: http://opwdd.ny.gov

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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for OPWDD Service Providers and Families COVID-19 Guidance The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome and other neurological impairments. It provides services directly and through a network of approximately 500 nonprofit service providing agencies, with about 80 percent of services provided by the private nonprofits and 20 percent provided by state-run services. It is recommended that all New Yorkers age 6 months and older receive an annual influenza vaccine. People with developmental disabilities have the right to vote. Visit this page to learn more about your rights. OPWDD holds quarterly public meetings to share new information about services and supports, and to provide the people we support, their family members and the people who support them the opportunity to provide feedback.   Services and supports provided by OPWDD or our service providers can help you live in the home of your choice; find employment and other meaningful activities in which to participate; build relationships in the community, and experience health and wellness.   Supports Providing quality supports and services is the goal of OPWDD's service providers, care coordination organizations, family care providers and care managers. Information, tips, tools, regulations and guidance are available for providers to help ensure consistency in services across the state. Providers  Promote inclusion in your community and help people with developmental disabilities find employment, ease their transition from school into community living, invite them to your place of worship, or take a person into your home and care for them as a Family Care Provider.   Get Involved Learn more about the number of people enrolled in different supports and programs offered by OPWDD.

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