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June 17, 2025
You’re Invited: June 18 Virtual Family Committee Meeting – Learn
The DDAWNY Family Committee invites families and advocates to join us for our next Virtual Family Meeting on Wednesday, June…
June 11, 2025
DD Day 2025: A Powerful Celebration in Niagara Falls
DD Day 2025, hosted annually by the Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York (DDAWNY), brought together over 1,280 attendees…
May 2, 2025
New Rehabilitative Services Committee – Join the Conversation
We’re excited to share that DDAWNY is launching a new Rehabilitative Services Committee focused on advancing key areas of care…
April 7, 2025
Press Release – Registration open for 37th Annual Development Disabilities
Contacts: Wendy McCarthy, Developmental Disabilities Alliance of WNY,Email: [email protected], Cell: 585.794.0408John Moscato, Person Centered Services,Email: [email protected], Cell: 716.572.6408 NIAGARA FALLS,…
April 2, 2025
2025 Workshops
Intended Audience Key: I=Individual, F=Family, P=Professional, E=Everybody AM BREAKOUT SESSIONS 10:45-11:45 AM 1. OMIG Audits and Enforcement Trends-What Every Provider…
April 1, 2025
Follow-Up From Our Budget Update Event!
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our online Budget Update on March 26, 2025!…
March 25, 2025
Free Seminar on Aging with Down Syndrome & IDD
We’re excited to share an incredible opportunity for the DDAWNY community! Our friends at People Inc. have extended an invitation…
March 20, 2025
NYS Budget Update: Key Insights from Policy Expert Dana Carotenuto
As New York State's budget process continues to unfold, staying informed about potential impacts and policy developments is crucial. On…
March 20, 2025
Support Needed for OMIG Reform Bill: Act Now!
DDAWNY is proud to be part of a statewide coalition advocating for important reforms to the Office of the Medicaid…
March 13, 2025
37th Annual Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day in WNY
Registration will open on April 4th for the event featuring workshops, keynote speaker and vendors Registration will soon be open…