Nineteen local Family Support Services Advisory Councils made up of people with developmental disabilities and their family members help plan, coordinate and monitor the delivery of Family Support Services across the New York State.

In addition, a Statewide Family Support Services Committee made up of one representative from each of the nineteen local Family Support Services Advisory Councils advises OPWDD regarding families’ support needs and the design, implementation and monitoring of Family Support Services.

The Family Support Services (FSS) Program helps families who are caring at home for a relative with a developmental disability by providing aid to the caregiver, enhancing family stability and preserving family unity.

We get support from the People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Brooklyn DDRO and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Council (BDDC) in the leadership

Chairperson & Statewide Debra Greif

1^st Vice Chairperson Laure Rosenfeld

2^nd Vice Chairperson Sharon Shields

Secretary Sandi Napor

Christopher D Greif

Corr Secretary & Chairperson Outreach

Executive Assistant Ann Mannino

Family & Provider Information Committee (BKDDC)

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Brooklyn Family Support Services Advisory Councils

Wednesday October 21, 2026, 10am to 12pm

Topic Plan the Future Special Guest Stars

Brooklyn Public Library – Central Branch

10 Grand Army Plz 1st floor, Brooklyn, NY 11238

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Virtual https://bklynlibrary.zoom.us/j/95560872571

This year’s theme is Sustaining the I/DD Service System Through Challenging Time

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Congratulations Christopher! 11th Annual Disability Pride NYC Parade’s 2026 Grand Marshal

October 6, 2026

Please join us in congratulating our friend, Christopher D Greif, on being selected as the 2026 Grand Marshal of the 11th Annual Disability Pride NYC Parade!

This is such a well-deserved honor and a wonderful recognition of his continued leadership, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to advancing accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunities for people with disabilities.

His dedication to the disability community and efforts to create meaningful change throughout New York have made a lasting difference. It is truly fitting that he will have the opportunity to lead and represent our community in this year’s parade.

We all wish him a wonderful celebration and an incredible day as he proudly leads the Disability Pride NYC Parade on Sunday, October 18, 2026!