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MANHATTAN FAMILY ADVOCACY DAY is

Friday, March 2, 2012 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

SPEAK OUT NOW!

>We must tell our legislators how critical OPWDD* services are in the lives of people with developmental disabilities!

> We must advocate for the development of new residential services for people in urgent need! 

>We must preserve Early Intervention programs, an essential service for infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities!

*OPWDD = New York State’s Office for People with Developmental Disabilities

Click HERE for Details: Family Advocacy Day IS March 2nd,

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& Save The Date:

The Manhattan Legislative Breakfast IS Friday March 16th!

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OPWDD Selects Statewide Assessment Tool – 2/17/12

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has selected the interRAI Integrated Assessment Suite as the statewide assessment mechanism to support the People First Waiver systems … Continue reading →

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Public Service Announcement: Reba McEntire on Accessing OPWDD Services

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Dear Friends and Colleagues: Country music legend Reba McEntire has joined OPWDD’s outreach campaign, which is designed to educate New Yorkers about services Reba, whose niece Haley has a developmental … Continue reading →

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Workforce Recruitment & DSP Video – 2/9/12

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

Dear Friends and Colleagues: We are pleased to announce our new workforce recruitment campaign, which is based on the rewards and realistic challenges of being a direct support professional (DSP). … Continue reading →

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Waiver Update – February 2012

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Ongoing Dialogue with CMS: Leadership from OPWDD, the Governor’s office and DOH, have been actively preparing for and participating in meetings with federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). … Continue reading →

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REELABILITIES: NY DISABILITIES FILM FESTIVAL

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

ReelAbilities strives for inclusion of all people. Individuals needing accommodations to participate should contact the screening venue directly at least two weeks in advance of the event.ASL interpretation, CART, Live … Continue reading →

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Information About the Governor’s Proposed Budget – -2/2/12

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

Dear Friends and Colleagues: In this year’s proposed budget, Governor Andrew Cuomo has demonstrated a strong commitment to our field and the individuals we serve, and I would like to … Continue reading →

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