Category Archives: Announcements
OPWDD Selects Statewide Assessment Tool – 2/17/12
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
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
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
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
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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