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The Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) may be able to assist your child with a variety of services. OPWDD may provide Family Support Services including respite, Individualized Support Services (ISS), housing, Day Programs, Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), Supported Employment, and more!
To learn more about the criteria for OPWDD services and the documents needed for eligibility, please contact Lisa Lindsay, Transition Coordinator at 631-369-3517. You may also wish to review more information on OPWDD official website: https://opwdd.ny.gov/
For the latest Front Door Information Sessions which are currently being held online, contact Michelle X Reichert, OPWDD representative at Michelle.X.Reichert@opwdd.ny.gov
For the Front Door Access to Services Booklet that is recommended for all parents/guardians to read regarding the process and services click here:
Already have OPWDD Eligibility and need the latest on the Provider Directory?
Search here: providerdirectory.opwdd.ny.gov/
Day Habs & Day Habs WOW Long Island (3) (1).pdfNeed the most recent list of Long Island Day Habs and Day Habs Without Walls?
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2025-ssi-benefit-and-personal-allowance-amounts-chart.pdfOPWDD published an SSI Benefit and Personal Allowance Amounts Effective January 1, 2025.
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Social Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Income (SSI)
Many individuals with disabilities may be eligible for Social Security Income (SSI). For more information, please visit NY State's website: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/disability-determinations/
Supported Decision Making
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Contact info:
Naomi Brickel, M.S.Ed
Project Director,
Supported Decision-Making New York (SDMNY)
Hunter/Research Foundation of CUNY
914-563-6849
nb4428@hunter.cuny.edu
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