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OPWDD
The Waiver – Introduction
John Maltby provides an overview of Medicaid waiver programs available for people with developmental disabilities.
OPWDD Right at Home Housing Brochure
OPWDD provides this Right at Home brochure to introduce housing supports and services available through OPWDD. It is available on their website in multiple languages.
Supports That Help You Live More Independently in The Community
OPWDD provides this general introduction to supports and services that you can request to help you live independently in a home not certified by OPWDD. Visit the site to learn more.
OPWDD Family Resources
The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) provides a resource page for family members, caregivers, and advocates for people with I/DD. This page provides a variety of resources to understand the OPWDD service system and get connected with family groups, advocacy resources, and other organizations supporting people with I/DD across New York State.
Further Learning
Community Habilitation
The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) provides a general overview of community habilitation, a critical staffing service for those seeking to live independently.
OPWDD Front Door
The Front Door is the starting point to obtain eligibility and connect to OPWDD services. This landing page provides resources to help you get started.
Plan Your Services: Care Management
OPWDD provides resources to learn about care management services for people with I/DD.
OPWDD Provider Directory
The NYS Office For People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) offers a provider directory that can be searched by service and location. Visit this page to search for provider agencies near you.
OPWDD Housing Supports
OPWDD provides a landing page for housing and related support services. Visit this page to find information on supports for independent living, the OPWDD housing subsidy, supportive housing, and certified residential opportunities.
Money Follows the Person and the Open Doors Transition Center
OPWDD partners with the New York State Department of Health and the New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL) to offer Money Follows the Person transition supports through the Open Doors Transition Center to people interested in moving out of nursing homes and other Medicaid-funded settings. Visit the site to learn more.