We are happy to have you here! Please take a look around and let us know what you think and how we can best support you. For those of you who are familiar with Parent to Parent of NYS, you will certainly notice some changes to the faces and names featured on the site. We have had many changes throughout…
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On March 24, 2020, the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities’ (OPWDD) issued “COVID19: Suspension of Community Outings and Home Visitation”. That guidance document is hereby rescinded and replaced with the following guidance related to community outings. Effective July 15, 2020 for regions of the State that have entered into Phase Four in accordance the New York Forward Reopening Plan,…
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Janice Fitzgerald, former Executive Director of Parent to Parent of NYS, shares her family’s recent experience when her son, John, received a very unexpected eviction notice. The COVID emergency presents very real challenges for us all, but as is often the case, our loved ones with disabilities are at higher risk. Do you have a story to share? Please forward…
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NEW PROGRAM CLOSURE GUIDANCE: Last evening, OPWDD issued guidance regarding the suspension and reduction of services in red and orange cluster zones, which are designated as COVID hot spots by the State of New York. OPWDD will be notifying affected providers who will in turn be responsible for notifying affected individuals, families, and Care Managers/CCOs. These mandated suspensions and reductions…
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