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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…
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,…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Upcoming Training on the Independent IDD Ombudsman Program
We’re excited to announce a training session on the Independent Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Ombudsman Program (IDDO), established under New…
NYS Budget Update: Progress and Prospects for OPWDD Rate Increases
This morning, both the New York State Senate and Assembly introduced their respective one-house budgets, which outline their positions on…