AVAILABLE NOW…..THE NEW:

2011 FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES DIRECTORY  

& 2011 ADULT DAY SERVICES DIRECTORY

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IMPORTANT: “What’s in the Governor’s Budget Proposal?”

Read a Recap Provided by The Inter Agency Council

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THE FAMILY & PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE FAIR

WAS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011,

Family & Professional Resource Fair 12/1/11

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IT WAS FABULOUS!

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Health and Safety Alert: Pica and Easily Ingestible Items – 1/20/12

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

Subject: Best Practices for Individuals with Pica January 2012 Pica is the unusual sounding name for what is a common safety concern within our system—the ingestion of non-food substances (latex gloves, cigarette butts, cleaning liquids, coins, etc.) Ingestion of non-food … Continue reading →

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1115 People First Waiver Message from OPWDD – 1/11/12

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

Dear Friends and Colleagues: One of our most significant initiatives for 2012 is the 1115 People First Waiver. Since last April, when the waiver process first began with a series of public events across the state, we have focused our … Continue reading →

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Governor Cuomoʼs State of the State Address – 1/6/12

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

Dear Friends and Colleagues: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo delivered his second State of the State address this week in Albany, and I am pleased to report that in his written remarks, the governor announced the creation of an Olmstead Implementation … Continue reading →

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Fire Event – Health and Safety Alert – 12/29/11

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

Subject: Fire Events in the Home December 2011 According to the U.S. Fire Administration, fires in the home often start in the kitchen because of unattended cooking, careless placement of combustible items near cooking equipment, grease buildup, or accidental spillage … Continue reading →

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