Category Archives: State and City Information
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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Information About the Governor’s Proposed Budget – -2/2/12
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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