The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services in NY with developmental disabilities, including: intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments. 

In the community settings, supports and services including Medicaid funded long-term care and residential supports are provided. OPWDD provides NYS-funded family support services, in order to assist families in providing care for their family members who live full-time in their family home,  and employment supports, which include ongoing job coaching, job matching, and vocational training. 

Click this image in order to find out more information regarding OPWDD, or call the Director of Special Education office with inquiries.