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Your voice helps lawmakers understand what’s at stake for individuals and families across New York.

NEW CONTENT AND RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES ON
THE OPWDD WEBSITE 

As part of OPWDD’s effort to improve the total customer experience, we are working to refresh our website using plain language so it is not only easier to read and understand, but also easier to navigate so that visitors can quickly find the information they need to access services and supports. With the vast amount of information on our website, this effort remains a work in progress, but it’s one we are committed to and believe is essential. 

Below are some updates we’ve recently made to the website that we hope you’ll find helpful. 

Click HERE for the Updates 

The purpose of this Administrative Directive Memorandum (ADM) is to describe the requirements and necessary service documentation for Home-Enabling Supports (HES). HES provides funding for devices and supports/services for people who do not live in certified settings to address an identified goal in their Life Plan and decrease or minimize the need for other Medicaid services.  HES promote inclusion in the community and/or increase the person’s safety and independence in the home. HES empower a person to live in the most integrated setting possible with less reliance on or the deferral of paid staff for supervision and/or assistance. These supports promote access to the opportunities and benefits available to everyone else in the community.  

For more info, visit the Home-Enabling Supports page.