Share your ideas and thoughts for the future of OPWDD, as well as learn more about the agency's work at one of our virtual forums on August 18 and 19. More details about the forum and how to register here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e4YxzzUw
NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
Government Administration
Albany, NY 25,285 followers
OPWDD helps people with developmental disabilities live, work, and take part in their communities.
About us
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments. As New York State's second-largest state agency, we employ a workforce of more than 20,000 professionals. We have positions available in every county in the state at our regional and state office locations as well as within the community. We continuously recruit for positions in direct support and frequently recruit for nurses, doctors, dentists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other clinical positions including social workers, dieticians, and occupational therapists. There are also many opportunities for people who seek administrative and clerical positions and those with backgrounds in health information management and maintenance and facility operations. People often come to OPWDD for a job but they stay for a career. Permanent, full-time New York State employees are eligible for a variety of attractive benefits including vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave; New York State Health Care Coverage; the New York State Retirement Plan; various payroll deduction savings programs including the Deferred Compensation Program, Flex Spending Accounts and Life and Disability Insurance. OPWDD also offers a Tuition Assistance Program and an Employee Assistance Program. If you're looking to make a difference and want to build a career, join the OPWDD team.
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http://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pwww.opwdd.ny.gov
External link for NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Albany, NY
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1978
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44 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12229, US
Employees at NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
Updates
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Use the link below to register for the August 11 training in Western New York, and to learn more about the other upcoming trainings that will be held later this month and in September.
As part of the final year of the NYS OPDV/CDD Collaborative Project, OPDV is partnering with Barrier Free Living in hosting the "Increasing Accessibility for Survivors with Developmental (Dis)Abilities" training series. These IN-PERSON trainings will be held in all 10 regions of NYS. The next training will be in Western New York on August 11 from 10-11:30 a.m. Click here to register: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pow.ly/6afY50WpaWf
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Don't miss the opportunity to hear Ketrina speak on August 12th at 6:00 pm. Register using the link below!
Don't miss "Rolling Through My Advocacy Journey" with Ketrina Hazell. Ketrina is a member of our council, motivational speaker, self-advocate, and Ms. Wheelchair New York 2018. You can hear Ketrina speak via Zoom on August 12th at 6:00 pm. Register now! https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pow.ly/eAIR50WzvhX
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In honor of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Episode 9 of Accessing Life dives into how YOU can help make your community a more accessible place to live. Hosts Chester & BJ sit down with members of the Buffalo Disability Advisory Committee to hear how they earned a seat at the table—and helped shape how their city operates. Plus, Buffalo City Council Member Mitch Nowakowski shares real-world advice on getting involved and making change happen. It’s about voice, visibility, and action. Don’t miss it!
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Share your ideas and thoughts for the future of OPWDD, as well as learn more about the agency's work at one of our virtual forums on August 18 and 19. More details about the forum and how to register here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e4YxzzUw
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Thanks to the creativity of OPWDD’s Recreational Therapy team in Central New York, people with developmental disabilities got to experience the trails at Green Lakes State Park in a whole new way. With the help of SOAR Experiences, six accessible track chairs made it possible to roll the full loop around the lake—including over sand for the very first time for one participant! Wegmans generously covered SOAR’s travel costs, and SOAR’s founders donated their time and equipment to make this unforgettable experience possible. This is what inclusion in action looks like. https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e-VeKtqt
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It's August and that means the Great NYS Fair will be here before we know it! Be sure to visit us in the Science & Industry Building when you're visiting the Fair. Be sure to also mark your calendar for Sensory Friendly Day on Wednesday, August 27. From 9:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m., many rides on the Midway will operate without lights while sounds, music, and public address announcements throughout The Fair will be reduced or limited to accommodate those with sensitivities. Visit the Fair's webpage at
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Did you miss the July Special ADA edition of People First News? Access it here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnks.gd/2/33Bjndw
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Speak up for your rights like Latavia. Don't know your rights? Read your rights in this easy-to-understand guide: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gVYyPfxw
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35 years of the ADA and a lifetime of Disability Pride. Saturday's Disability Pride Festival in Buffalo was an incredible celebration of community and so much more. 35 years later - gatherings like these around the state show how important the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the rights it protects are to so many New Yorkers.
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