Creating “artability” among those with disabilities
Member Erich Preis believes that being on the autism spectrum shouldn’t exclude you from expressing yourself with art.
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Care Manager comes to the rescue
David’s mother, Luz, was admitted unexpectedly to the hospital with complications from COVID. His Care Manager was there to help.
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CCO Enrollment Process
Have questions about the CCO enrollment process? Here's how those in the IDD community enroll with a Coordinated Care Organization (CCO).
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Service Authorization Requests
All eligible Members who wish to receive OPWDD HCBS waiver services must receive authorization from their local Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (DDRO) before a service can be rendered.
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Judith Heumann
Judith “Judy” Heumann was the mother of the disability rights movement. You may not know her whole story. Her legacy is deep.
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The Life Plan: Its Process and Importance
We recognize that providers often have questions regarding Life Plans and the Life Plan development process.
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Help Comes Just in Time
ACANY Care Manager Makes an impact Isaaiha, age 20, was living with his aunt, his only caregiver when she died unexpectedly.
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ACA/NY Staff Donate 200 Pounds of Food!
According to Feeding America’s ‘Map the Meal Gap’ study released earlier this year, 1 in 10 people in New York face hunger and 1 in 7 are children.
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As a renter, you have the right to live in safe, clean-living conditions. Know your rights as a renter with these resources.
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Voting Rights for People with IDD
Your Vote Counts! OPWDD is committed to ensuring that voting rights are upheld for the people we serve with disabilities.
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