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#bFair2DirectCare
Our greatest success in 2017 was the inclusion of $191 million in the enacted state budget to begin to provide a living wage for our direct support...
Residential Development
We continue to advocate for increased residential development, especially with regard to aging caregivers living at home, and support the FAIR...
Guardianship
We continue to support legislation proposed last legislative session that addresses constitutional concerns with Article 17-A of the Surrogate’s Court..
Medicaid
In the face of continued attempts by Congress and the Trump Administration to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and significantly cut...
Managed Care
As OPWDD begins transitioning to managed care by developing regional Care Coordination Organizations, we advocate for increased standardization, new...
Justice Center
We propose to amend the “Protection of People with Special Needs Act” to simplify and streamline reporting requirements and investigative ...
Rate Rationalization
Rate Rationalization, unless addressed, will adversely affect the delivery of necessary services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities...
Preschool / Early Intervention
We continue to advocate for requested enhancements to preschool and school-age programs, including a teacher salary increase...
Employment
To further promote employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we continue to advocate for enhanced employer tax...
Transportation
To further promote a full life within their community, we continue to advocate for adequate transportation to bring people with intellectual and developmental..
Self-Direction
The current Self-Direction model is confusing and lacks administrative clarity. We advocate that OPWDD simplify all requirements . . .