The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for NYS residents with developmental disabilities. 

For More Information regarding OPWDD: https://opwdd.ny.gov/

415-A Oser Avenue

Hauppauge, NY 11788

Phone: (631) 434-6100

Fax: (631) 434-6040

For More Information regarding OPWDD eligibility: 

Please visit: https://opwdd.ny.gov/eligibility

• Families can contact the district Transition Coordinator, Social Worker or Special Education Contact to see if they will help with the process.

• You can also contact one of the three Care Coordination Organizations (CCO) for support in your application. (Contact information attached)

• You will need to obtain the following documentation.  Please see additional eligibility information for specific diagnoses: 

  • • Most Recent Re-Evaluation Testing (Cognitive and Academic)

    • Social History Update

    • Adapted Daily Living Skills Report (Vineland or ABAS)

    • Most Recent IEP

    • Optional:

o   statements for from behavior consultant or other staff to support eligibility

o   any additional reports or testing that has been completed and may support the needs for services

Other information needed:

• OPWDD Transmittal Form (must include social security #)

•  Medical Diagnosis of a Developmental Disability

• Any outside reports that you feel are applicable

•  Copy of most recent physical (within one year of application)

• Any updated evaluations

Applying for HCBS Waiver Services (Under 18 years old)

Upon receipt of the OPWDD eligibility letter, if a family is eligible for FSS Grant, their child is under the age of 18 and they feel that they need more support than was initially approved they will need to obtain HCBS waiver services. For more information, please visit: opwdd.ny.gov/providers/home-and-community-based-services-waiver 

Long Island Family Support Services

Some programs are grant based - student must be eligible for OPWDD

https://www.lifssac.com/

Care Coordination Organizations (CCO): You may contact them prior to applying for OPWDD 

ACA - Advance Care Alliance

833-MYCANY (833-692-2269)

www.advancecarealliance.org

Care Design

518-235-1888

https://caredesignny.org/

Local Evaluators:

Dr. Taryn Wood - (516) 398-6812

Stony Brook Medicine - (631) 444-4673

Dr. Zachary Rose - (516) 234-5005