A family-based organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Advocacy Priorities

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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...
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Residential Development

We continue to advocate for increased residential development, especially with regard to aging caregivers living at home, and support the FAIR...
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Guardianship

We continue to support legislation proposed last legislative session that addresses constitutional concerns with Article 17-A of the Surrogate’s Court..
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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...
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Managed Care

As OPWDD begins transitioning to managed care by developing regional Care Coordination Organizations, we advocate for increased standardization, new...
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Justice Center

We propose to amend the “Protection of People with Special Needs Act” to simplify and streamline reporting requirements and investigative ...
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Rate Rationalization

Rate Rationalization, unless addressed, will adversely affect the delivery of necessary services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities...
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Preschool / Early Intervention

We continue to advocate for requested enhancements to preschool and school-age programs, including a teacher salary increase...
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Employment

To further promote employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we continue to advocate for enhanced employer tax...
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Transportation

To further promote a full life within their community, we continue to advocate for adequate transportation to bring people with intellectual and developmental..
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Self-Direction

The current Self-Direction model is confusing and lacks administrative clarity. We advocate that OPWDD simplify all requirements . . .