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DDAWNY Signs On to Children’s Agenda Letter Supporting Early Intervention
DDAWNY is proud to join organizations across New York State in signing on to a letter led by The Children’s…
Big News for Our Friends at Mary Cariola Center!
We’re celebrating some incredible news from our member organization, Mary Cariola Center! Thanks to a $25 million gift from philanthropist…
The Countdown is On: Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day 2026
The countdown has officially begun! Registration for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day 2026 opens soon—and excitement is building for what continues…
Public Comment Opportunity: Proposed OPWDD ADM
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is seeking public comment on a proposed Administrative Directive…
New Podcast from the New York State Justice Center
The New York State Justice Center is highlighting advocacy and person-centered safety in the current episode (#11), “Advocacy & Person-Centered…
Caregiver Health Survey: Share Your Experience
DDAWNY is sharing a Caregiver Health Survey from David’s Refuge, based in Syracuse, NY. Caregivers play a critical role in…
Updated NYDA Budget Asks – Use in Your Legislative Outreach
The updated NYDA NYS Budget Asks one-page document (dated March 18, 2026) is now available for use in your outreach…
Take Action on I/DD Funding
Last week, the NYS Senate and Assembly released their one-house budgets, proposing a 4% targeted inflationary increase for OPWDD-funded services—higher…
OPWDD Website Updates: Helpful Resources for Families
OPWDD is working to make its website easier to understand and navigate, so families and individuals can quickly find the…
New Report Highlights the $15.6 Billion Economic Impact of Disability
The Rockefeller Institute of Government has released a new report examining the economic and social impact of nonprofit disability service…