You’re Not Alone—Member Relations Is Here
Knowing your rights is powerful—but having support makes the biggest difference.
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A MOTHER’S ADVOCACY JOURNEY: HEATHER AND PHILLIP’S STORY
Heather is the mother of four adult children. Her son Phillip, 27, has non-speaking autism and lives just a few blocks from his parents’ home in Brooklyn. With one-on-one support, he spends his days engaged in his community and enjoys…
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AAPI Heritage Month: Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Disability Advocates
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month—a time to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of people of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander descent.
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NATIONAL NURSES WEEK
During Nurses Week, we proudly recognize and celebrate the dedication, expertise, and compassion of our nursing team.
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SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION FAQ
With the news that the U.S. Selective Service registration for the draft will be completed automatically by the government, we have some members and families who are concerned. Below is what you need to know.
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DISABILITY SERVICES NEW YORK (DSNY)
We’re excited to announce the launch of Disability Services NY (DSNY), a new online directory designed to connect individuals with disabilities and their families to trusted services across New York State.
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HEAP COOLING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Low-income New Yorkers are now able to apply for cooling assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
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Your Vote Counts
We are committed to ensuring that voting rights are upheld for the people we serve and that every person is given the opportunity to register to vote.
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CEO NICK CAPOLETTI TESTIFIES AT ASSEMBLY HEARING
At a recent New York State Assembly Public Hearing on Access to Residential Placements, state leaders, advocates, and providers came together to address the growing need for housing and support services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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HOME-ENABLING SUPPORTS
OPWDD has announced that eight not-for-profit service providers have been approved to deliver Home-Enabling Supports (HES) services to people with IDD.
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