OPWDD

OPWDD is responsible for coordinating services for more than 128,000 New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, and other neurological impairments. It provides services directly and through a network of approximately 750 nonprofit service providing agencies, with about 80 percent of services provided by private nonprofits and 20 percent provided by state-run services.

Office of People With Developmental Disabilities

415-A Oser Avenue

Hauppauge, NY 11788

General Information #: 631-434-6100

Fax#: 631-434-6040

opwdd.ny.gov/

Front Door Information Session

The OPWDD Front Door Information Session is a mandatory two-hour presentation that outlines the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available, and where you can go to get assistance. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. Front Door Information Sessions for 2021 are listed below. You may also find this information on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you, you can click the link to register for the session. Translation services are available for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English or Spanish, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact OPWDD Front Door at 631-434-6000.

• You are also encouraged to contact Transition Specialist, Michelle Siragusa if you have any questions or need assistance.

631-812-3871, msiragusa@shufsd.org

• If you are pursuing self-direction, there is a special Front Door Session just for you. You will need to contact css.ddro5@opwdd.ny.gov and include the following information:

• Put in the subject line SDIS (Self Direction Information Session)

• Opportunity requested: in-person, webEx, or phone session

• Name of participant and TABS ID

• Name of attendee

• Contact information of the attendee

• You may also contact the Transition Specialist, Michelle Siragusa at 631-812-3871 or msiragsua@shufsd.org

• In order to download and print the below document, click on the box with the arrow located on the top right corner of the document.