This year, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the landmark law, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the dedicated and determined people who made it happen. We also recognize life is constantly changing and advocacy must continue to ensure equal…
Continue Reading "ADA 30th Anniversary"Over the past few weeks we have sent 9,481 emails and made 2,147 calls in attempt stop budget cuts to CCO’s. A total of 2,737 people have signed up for updates from the campaign and we received 1,804,915 impressions on our social media…
Continue Reading "Thank You for Helping to Safeguard Our Lifeline"It is everyone’s right to participate in the voting process if they choose. Voting allows you to have a say in who leads our country. 2020 is a primary year that leads into November’s presidential vote and is a great…
Continue Reading "VOTE. Your Voice Matters."OPWDD Certified houses can allow visits beginning Friday, June 19th. COVID-19 has impacted people in many ways. From social distancing to economic shutdowns. Many families with loved ones diagnosed with an intellectual and/or developmental disability(I/DD) have not been able to…
Continue Reading "OPWDD Certified Houses Visitor Updates"Dear Friends and Colleagues, OPWDD understands how challenging and disruptive the temporary suspension of day services, home visits, community outings and other outdoor activities has been for the people we support and their families during the COVID-19 global pandemic response,…
Continue Reading "A Message from OPWDD Commissioner Kastner"
