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Autism Acceptance Month & Neurodiversity Acceptance Month
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
This year’s kick-off of both Autism Acceptance Month and Neurodiversity Acceptance Month is an extra special one for us at OPWDD! Today I joined self-advocate, Autism Spectrum Advisory Board member, and OPWDD Peer Specialist, Josh Mirsky, at the magnificent Jones Beach State Park to raise New York’s very own Neurodiversity Strength Flag. This flag was designed by Josh and selected by members of the public in 2023, as part of a contest hosted by New York State’s Autism Spectrum Advisory Board.
Today we honor all people with Autism Spectrum Disorder who celebrate their neurodiversity and appreciate the message this flag conveys through its meaningful colors and symbol. Josh said he chose red for the flag because it is a powerful color and gold because it represents value, while the infinity symbol stands for autism acceptance.
It’s also important for all New Yorkers, many of whom might be learning about this flag for the first time.
People who are neurodivergent often struggle to feel accepted, to be seen for their strength, and to be valued for all the humanity they have to offer. By telling their stories, sharing their victories, and creating welcoming spaces, as our state parks have done, we are encouraging acceptance of people for who they are, with all the diverse traits that make them unique.
In addition to Jones Beach State Park, the neurodiversity strength flag will be flown at many OPWDD buildings throughout this month. And, for the first time ever tomorrow, on April 2, 2026, World Autism Day, the colors of the Neurodiversity Strength Flag will be lit up on 16 New York State landmarks.
- 1WTC
- Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
- Kosciuszko Bridge
- The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building
- State Education Building
- Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
- Empire State Plaza
- State Fairgrounds – Main Gate & Expo Center
- Niagara Falls
- The “Franklin D. Roosevelt” Mid-Hudson Bridge
- Grand Central Terminal – Pershing Square Viaduct
- Albany International Airport Gateway
- MTA LIRR – East End Gateway at Penn Station
- Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal
- Moynihan Train Hall
- Roosevelt Island Lighthouse
Please join me this month as we honor our differences and reaffirm our commitment to celebrating all people, including people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, for all that they are, all they bring to our communities, and all they continue to achieve.
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Interborough Express (IBX)
The Interborough Express is a transformative rapid transit project that will connect currently underserved areas of Brooklyn and Queens.
The Interborough Express is a transformative rapid transit project that will connect currently underserved areas of Brooklyn and Queens. It will substantially cut down on travel times between the two boroughs, reduce congestion, and expand economic opportunities for the people who live and work in the surrounding neighborhoods.
The project would be built along the existing, LIRR-owned Bay Ridge Branch and CSX-owned Fremont Secondary, a 14-mile freight line that extends from Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, to Jackson Heights, Queens. It would create a new transit option for close to 900,000 residents of the neighborhoods along the route, along with 260,000 people who work in Brooklyn and Queens. It would connect with up to 17 different subway lines, as well as Long Island Rail Road, with end-to-end travel times anticipated at less than 40 minutes. Daily weekday ridership is estimated at 115,000.
Using the existing rail infrastructure means the Interborough Express could be built more quickly and efficiently. It would also preserve the Bay Ridge Branch’s use as a freight line, providing an opportunity to connect to the Port Authority’s Cross-Harbor Freight Project.
After extensive planning, analysis, and public engagement, Light Rail was chosen because it will provide the best service for riders at the best value. It also announced a preliminary list of stations and advanced other important planning and engineering analysis of the project. The formal environmental review process is anticipated to begin soon.
We want to hear from you!
We are seeking public feedback about the Interborough Express. Your input will help inform the next phases of the project. Submit a comment or feedback at IBXoutreach@mtacd.org.
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[Albany, N.Y., Thursday, March 12, 2026] Senator Roxanne J. Persaud and colleagues in the NYS Senate Democratic Majority passed a One-House Budget Resolution in response to the Governor’s proposed Executive Budget for SFY 2026-2027. The Senate proposes a $269.8 billion spending plan that continues strong investments in Medicaid, public school Foundation Aid, childcare, programs addressing affordability as well as needed funding for the City of New York. This spending plan will be negotiated with the Assembly and the Governor ahead of the 2026-2027 state fiscal year beginning on April 1.
The Senate’s One-House Budget includes a host of proposals sponsored and championed by Senator Persaud, including, but not limited to:
● 4% Targeted Inflationary Increase (TII) for human services programs as specified in S. 3669-B (Persaud), with 1.3% going directly to human services workers’ wages.
● $50 million restored to fund biomarker testing in New York’s Medicaid program pursuant to S. 1196-A of 2023 (Persaud) and S. 8040 of 2024 (Persaud) enacting New York’s groundbreaking biomarker testing insurance coverage law.
● Nearly $25 million in State Operations funding for the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to implement chip-enabled EBT cards to combat public benefit skimming.
● $20 million for a year-round Youth Employment Immersion Program pilot based on S. 184 (Persaud).
● A total of $18.5 million to help under-resourced families afford diapers, of which:
○ $16 million will fund a defined $80 per quarter means-tested public assistance benefit to offset diaper costs in public assistance households with a child or children through the age of two, based on S. 179 (Persaud).
○ $2.5 million will help nearly 20 local and regional diaper banks.
● A $5 million increase over the proposed $53 million in state support for the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) to fund additional slots.
● $2.5 million for a K-12 laundry facilities capital grant pilot program for certain Title I public schools, based on S.1760 (Persaud).
Highlights of the Senate’s Broader One-House Budget Resolution:
Investing in Education and Youth Opportunity
The Senate One-House Budget Resolution provides:
● $285.3 million in additional K-12 public school Foundation Aid for a total of $27.4 billion.
● a $1.5 million restoration to 4201 Schools for the Blind and Deaf for a total of $22.7 million.
● an increase to per-pupil library aid funding and adds $10 million for library operating aid for a total of $114.7 million, $20 million for library construction aid for a total of $54 million and, further, adds $1 million total for a pilot program to expand social work services in libraries.
● an additional $105 million for Community Schools.
● language to implement the “Safe by Design Act” intended to protect minors on digital platforms, by closing a loophole exempting certain gaming platforms and requiring platforms to disable friend suggestions for minors.
● $10 million total for the Youth Sports Grant Program.
● $30 million in additional support for the Learning and Enrichment Afterschool Program
Supports (LEAPS), for a total of $146.1 million.
● $40 million total for the New York Statewide Investment in More Swimming initiative (NYSWIMS).
● a $25 million funding restoration for the New York Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids, and Seniors (NYBRICKS), for a total of $100 million.
Expanding Access to Child Care
The Senate One-House Budget Resolution supports a pathway to provide universal childcare to all families in New York State.
● The Senate concurs with the Governor’s $2.2 billion Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) subsidies proposal for families below 85% of the state median income.
● The Senate provides $500 million total to support the childcare workforce through the Child Care Worker Retention Grant Program.
● NYC 2-Care Seats: $73 million total to begin implementation of contract-based childcare program for two-year-olds in New York City.
Funding Vital Services and Preserving Access to Public Benefits
The Senate has added the following critical measures to help uplift New Yorkers in need:
● $3 million total for stolen SNAP and cash assistance benefit reimbursement.
● $15 million additional for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), providing $41.3 million total.
● $22 million additional for Emergency Food Assistance Programs, including Nourish NY and the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP), bringing total funding to $150 million.
● $3 million for Double Up Food Bucks.
● $50 million to expand access to civil legal services, increasing capacity for legal service providers and community-based organizations across the State to assist New Yorkers with enrollment in public benefits.
● Bill language to make New York State’s existing 2-1-1 hotline permanent and in statute.
Strengthening Healthcare Access and Mental Health Services
The Senate One-House Budget Resolution:
● adds $405 million for a total of $560 million for hospital investments in rate increases and quality incentive programs, and adds $50 million for a total of $80 million for FQHCs and Non-FQHC Clinics.
● $500 million for financially distressed hospitals.
● rejects cuts to the Enhanced Quality of Adult Living (EQUAL) Program
● adds $25 million HSF Funding for Certified Home Health Agencies (CHHAs).
● Provides $500,000 for the CUNY midwifery program.
● Includes language directing NYS Department of Health to maximize state and
federal resources to maintain affordable health coverage and minimize potential coverage losses resulting from federal policy changes.
Expanding Access to Affordable Housing
The Senate One-House Budget Resolution includes:
● $500 million total capital funding for NYCHA.
● $200 million increase for the Housing Access Voucher Program, for a total of $250 million.
● $100 million total for Mitchell-Lama Preservation.
● $40 million for the Home Owner Protection Program (HOPP).
● $5 million for Senior Homeowner Foreclosure Arrears Assistance Fund.
● $30 million for Statewide supportive housing for formerly incarcerated individuals.
● $20 million for the Shelter Arrears Eviction Forestallment (SAEF) program.
Lowering Utility Costs & Increasing Energy Affordability
The Senate One-House Budget Resolution provides: $200 million for the Energy Affordability Program and a continued allocation of 10% of federal LIHEAP funding for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).
Investing in Safer Communities
The Senate One-House Budget Resolution includes:
● $1.5 million for the New York State SNUG Outreach Program (SNUG), providing $22.5
million total.
● $35 million for the VFIRE Volunteer Firefighter Grant.
● Expands the definition of criminal interference with healthcare or religious services to
protect access and safeguard individuals from intimidation or harassment (known as the “Buffer Zone” proposal).
● $10 million additional for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants for a total of $260 million.
Strengthening Human Rights Through Prevention, Support, and Justice
The Senate One-House Budget Resolution provides:
● $5 million total for Community Violence Intervention Act (CVIA) grants
● an added $110.8 million for Office of New Americans for legal services for a total of $175
million, with additional funds dedicated to new emergency legal defense services as well
as infrastructure and capacity building to meet the demand of the moment.
● a $50 million carve-out from the $250 million appropriation for Raise the Age
and a dedication of those funds to the Youth Justice Innovation Fund.
Strengthening Democracy and Civic Participation
The Senate One-House Budget Resolution provides:
● $5 million restored for the 250th American Revolution Commemoration Commission.
● Senate accepts $2.5 million for Dr. John L. Flateau New York Voting and Elections Database, and restores $250,000 total for related research and analysis at Medgar Evers College.
● $30 million total for the New York State Office of the Census.
● $10 million for civics education.
Supporting Our City
The Senate One-House Budget Resolution provides the City of New York with:
● $500 million for shelter reimbursements.
● $193 million for TANF reimbursements.
● $263 million for additional state aid for foster care.
● $431 million School Aid.
● $604 million to provide Aid and Incentives to Municipalities (AIM) funding for two years.
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MTA Construction & Development Releases Year in Review and Strategic Plan
MTA Construction & Development (C&D) today released its Year in Review and Strategic Plan and announced it generated $1.2 billion in savings in 2025 alone, bringing its total savings to more than $4 billion since the agency’s creation in 2020. C&D’s 2026 strategic plan details this progress and tracks the agency’s performance in delivering the ambitious docket of projects outlined in its latest capital plan.
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Transit: Governor Hochul Announces That Auto Insurance Reform Would Save MTA Nearly $50 Million Annually
Governor’s Reforms Will Protect MTA Funds From ‘Jackpot Payouts’ and Redirect All Savings To Improve Subway and Bus Service
Reforms Would Also Collectively Save Transit Agencies Outside of the MTA Region as Much as $25 Million Annually
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Governor Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced a new MTA analysis showing that the Governor’s proposal to lower the cost of auto insurance would deliver $48 million in annual recurring savings for the authority. The Governor’s proposal will save money for the MTA for the same reason it will save money for millions of everyday drivers — by changing laws that force too many New Yorkers to pay through the roof for crashes that aren’t their fault. Specifically, her plan will prevent the MTA from being forced to pay “jackpot” settlements for crashes in which their buses were not primarily to blame.
“New York’s broken insurance system is not just hurting those who rely on a car to get around, but the millions of New Yorkers who take trains and buses every day,” Governor Hochul said. “For too long, our transit agencies have been used as a deep pocket for jackpot settlements, forced to make huge payouts even when their buses aren’t at fault for a collision. If our common sense reforms get passed in this year’s Budget, we will produce tens of millions of dollars in annual savings, all of which can go right back to running the better, more frequent transit service that every New Yorker deserves.”
The Governor and MTA leadership also announced today that all MTA funds saved through these reforms — an estimated $48 million annually — over time will be available to invest in operating subways, buses and railroads for New Yorkers.
The MTA’s analysis also found that these reforms would generate additional annual savings of as much as $25 million total for the more than 130 transit agencies in New York that operate outside the MTA region. These agencies have a combined fleet of more than 3,000 buses and collectively carry hundreds of thousands of riders each day in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state.
MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said, “Governor Hochul’s common sense auto insurance reform will substantially reduce MTA’s exposure to windfall payouts for questionable lawsuits. Every dollar saved can be redirected back where it belongs: to delivering more frequent, more reliable transit service for New Yorkers.”
The reform package modernizes New York’s approach to auto liability by limiting disproportionate responsibility for certain aspects of damage awards. The MTA’s fleet of buses will no longer be an easy target for big payouts when another vehicle was the real cause of an accident. These reforms are expected to save the MTA $48 million per year, savings that will allow the MTA to redirect the funds into transit service, safety improvements and infrastructure upgrades.
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said, “Governor Hochul understands the pervasive impact that New York’s antiquated liability laws have on affordability in our state, not only driving up auto insurance rates but also subjecting our public transit agencies to unnecessary lawsuits and damage awards. The reforms proposed by the governor make all the sense in the world and would allow our transit providers to focus more of their precious resources on serving riders instead of fighting lawsuits.”
New York State Department of Financial Services Acting Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow said, “Governor Hochul has put together a comprehensive set of proposals that are working together to address the root causes of increasing insurance costs in the state. DFS is proud to partner with agencies across state and local government to make our roads safer and deliver meaningful savings to New Yorkers.”
Governor Hochul’s insurance reform proposal includes the following key pieces:
- Taking on fraud in the system by creating new legal liability for criminals orchestrating staged accidents and supporting police and prosecutors in building cases.
- Preventing people committing crimes or driving uninsured from landing jackpot payments beyond routine reimbursement for medical care or lost wages.
- Ensuring those found at fault for an accident can’t sue their victims for compensation.
- Better defining what actually constitutes a ‘serious injury’ so that damages for pain and suffering or emotional distress are reserved for those able to objectively demonstrate that they have suffered a serious injury.
- Ensuring those minimally responsible for an accident aren’t the ones left unfairly holding the entire bag if delinquent parties fail to pay up.
- Preventing insurance companies from pocketing savings achieved by reforms by requiring excess profits above a reasonable threshold get sent back to policy-holders and that insurers justify every rate increase directly to consumers and state regulators.
- Requiring insurers to offer mandatory technology discounts that incentivize safe driving.
Together, these changes will reduce windfall payouts that do not correspond to actual responsibility, returning more resources to transit functions and long-term system improvements.
Governor Hochul’s auto insurance reform proposal is just one way she is supporting public transportation.
Supporting Transit Through the Proposed FY 2027 Executive Budget
In addition to liability reform, Governor Hochul’s FY 2027 Executive Budget continues strong support for public transportation through:
- Continued investment in the MTA’s capital program to modernize signals, improve accessibility, and upgrade aging infrastructure.
- Funding to maintain reliable subway, bus and commuter rail service in New York City and surrounding counties.
- Ongoing commitments to improve transit safety and customer experience.
- Advancing major projects to reimagine Jamaica Station and extend the Second Avenue Subway westward across 125 St.
- Historic state investment in non-MTA public transit agencies, increasing annual funding by 5.75 percent Upstate and 7.45 percent Downstate.
These investments build on the Governor’s broader budget priorities to strengthen infrastructure, provide affordability for working families, and maintain fiscal discipline while safeguarding essential services statewide.
The insurance reform proposals are included in the FY 2027 Executive Budget and will be considered by the Legislature as part of the budget process ahead of the April 1 deadline.
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| Important Immigration Information for People With Developmental Disabilities, Providers and Families |
| Dear Colleagues and Friends,Significant change in federal immigration policy and enforcement over the past year has created unrest and the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities has received outreach from people with developmental disabilities, their family members, and providers of services, expressing concern. The images on the news and social media, as well as real life experiences that may be happening within your own communities, are disturbing and can feed into anxiety and uncertainty. For OPWDD service providers or families who self-hire staff, federal changes may impact access to critical direct care and other frontline staff. New York State has released various guidance documents that we share here:In evaluating how to respond to requests from federal immigration authorities that may appear at a certified location; while protecting the rights of your staff and of the people being served at a location, guidance can be found here: Joint Office of the Governor and Office of the New York State Attorney General Guidance to Private and Non-Profit Organizations and Entities | New York State Attorney General. The New York State Office for New Americans and the New York Immigration Coalition have developed resources for immigrant New Yorkers, including afamily preparedness guide“know your rights” resource document andinformation on immigration paperwork and related questions.These resources can be found here: Community Resources for Immigrant NYers – NYC, Long Island, New York State | New York Immigration Coalition – RevisionThe New York State Immigrant Resource Guide shares how to access legal and financial services, how to report unlawful activity, and other relevant guidance.You can find this information here: ImmigrationResourceGuide_v2.pdfPlease note that providers of services certified and operated by OPWDD must maintain an agency-wide Emergency Preparedness Plan for each facility. Providers are encouraged to review those plans in light of the recent uptick in federal immigration enforcement actions and to revise such plans if necessary.In addition to an increase in federal immigration enforcement action, the federal government has terminated or is expected to terminate temporary protected status of people from multiple nations. Many of these termination attempts, however, have been suspended by the courts. Most recently, the attempted federal rescission of temporary protected status for people from Haiti was suspended, allowing these New Americans to remain in place, at least for now. Providers who employ people with protected immigration status should consult frequently with their attorneys to learn whether those protections are still valid. As we navigate this uncertainty together, please remember that New York has a long-standing history of valuing the contributions and humanity of immigrants welcomed into our state. Under Governor Hochul, we will continue to honor that promise of acceptance, understanding that we are better because of it.In Solidarity, |
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This initiative will create Regional Disability Health Clinics and was a State of the State proposal by Governor Hochul who ensured funding was included in the Executive Budget for 2025-26.
New York State’s FY 2027 budget faces significant challenges, with projections showing a large structural deficit, estimated around $4.2 billion for just that year, part of a larger multi-billion dollar cumulative gap through 2029, driven by growing Medicaid and school spending. While updated figures show slight improvements due to higher tax receipts, major concerns remain over balancing recurring costs, potential federal funding shifts (like for Medicaid), and managing rising expenditures in key areas. The State Budget Division held initial hearings in November 2025 to discuss plans for this fiscal year.
Governor Hochul’s 2026 agenda includes initiatives that will continue to make life more affordable, keep people safe, and expand opportunity for all New Yorkers. Read about these policy initiatives in the 2026 State of the State Book.
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Holds a Press Conference to Make an Announcement
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Joint Legislative Hearing on 2026 Exec. Budget Proposal: Mental Hygiene – 02/04/2026
Joint Legislative Hearing on 2026 Exec. Budget Proposal: Human Services – 02/05/2026
Joint Legislative Hearing on 2026 Exec. Budget Proposal: Elementary Ed./Secondary Ed. – 01/29/2026
Joint Legislative Hearing on 2026 Exec. Budget Proposal: Health/Medicaid – 02/10/2026
Joint Legislative Hearing on 2026 Exec. Budget Proposal: Local Gov’t/General Gov’t – 02/11/2026
Joint Legislative Hearing on 2026 Exec. Budget Proposal: Ag. & Markets/Parks & Rec. – 01/27/2026
SPECIAL EDUCATION For PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
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DRNY wants your feedback on wheelchair
repair delays in New York
Disability Rights New York wants to know:
- How are New Yorkers impacted by delays in getting wheelchair repairs & replacements?
- Why it is important to make wheelchair repairs faster and more routine?
- How wheelchair vendors in New York can do better?
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- Increase amount: The average monthly benefit will rise by approximately $56.
- Effective date: The new benefit amounts will begin in January 2026.
The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living increase (COLA) is 2.8%, which will go into effect in January 2026. This will result in an average monthly increase of about
$56$ 56$56 for Social Security beneficiaries. The increase for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments will begin on December 31, 2025.
Key details about the 2026 COLA
- COLA percentage: 2.8%.
- Average monthly increase: Approximately
$56$ 56$56.
- Effective date: January 2026 for Social Security benefits and December 31, 2025, for SSI payments.
- Comparison to previous years: The 2026 increase follows a 2.5% COLA in 2025 and a 3.2% increase in 2024.
- Notification: The Social Security Administration (SSA) will mail notifications with the new benefit amounts in early December.
- Online notices: Recipients can opt-in to receive their notice online by signing up for digital notices through a my Social Security account by November 19, 2025
Due to the current federal government shutdown, November SNAP (food stamps) benefits may be delayed or not issued at all, though some states are accepting new applications for now. Many states, like Florida, have warned that benefits could be suspended if the shutdown continues, and some states are using their own funds for emergency relief. The USDA instructed states to halt the process for sending electronic files to EBT vendors, which is likely to cause delays for November benefits.
Impact of the shutdown
- Delayed or no benefits: The federal government may be unable to fund November’s SNAP benefits.
- EBT card issues: Recipients may not be able to access any unused benefits on their EBT cards starting November 1st.
- State-by-state variations: While the federal government may not be able to provide funding, some states are using their own funds to provide emergency food relief or are warning of potential issues for November’s benefits.
- New applications: Some states, like New York, continue to accept applications for now, but this could change if the shutdown continues.
What to do
- Check with your state agency: Check your state’s official website for the most up-to-date information on SNAP benefits and potential delays.
- Prepare for potential delays: If you rely on SNAP benefits, begin planning for a potential delay or suspension of benefits for November.
- Contact your state agency directly: If you haven’t received a notice about your application or have other questions, contact your local SNAP office directly to check the status.
“Do people realize that this is happening to this population of vulnerable students?” one education department leader told ABC News.
The education department is the smallest cabinet-level agency in the U.S. government and its staff has been nearly halved since Trump took power earlier this year.
Now Accepting Applications for Regional Disability Health Clinic Grant
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
Addressing health equity for people with developmental disabilities is a top priority for OPWDD and for me personally. A common theme that I hear from people is that they are being left behind when it comes to accessible settings and availability of medical professionals trained to treat the physical health needs of people with developmental disabilities.
To improve access to health care services for people with developmental disabilities, the Governor announced during her 2025 State of the State, and included in the New York State Budget for 2025-26, the creation of Regional Disability Health Clinics.
I am thrilled to announce that the Request for Applications for $25 million in capital project grants to create Regional Disability Health Clinics has been released. The deadline for applications is November 5.
Article 16 clinics and Article 28 clinics, including Diagnostic and Treatment Centers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Centers (RHCs), and Free-standing hospital extension clinics (off-campus sites), are all eligible to apply to the recently issued Request for Applications. Applicants can propose capital projects that improve both access to and the quality of physical health care services (e.g., medical, dental, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology).
OPWDD will prioritize projects related to expanding or enhancing existing dental services, improving physical space to better accommodate wheelchairs, improving physical space to be more sensory-friendly, and improving access to specialty physical health services in ‘healthcare deserts.’
We are excited to receive proposals that recommend innovative ways to deliver increased access to physical health services specifically for people with developmental disabilities. No one should have to suffer the indignity of an office visit without the proper medical equipment or the frustration of not being able to find healthcare in their community.
Best Regards,
Willow Baer
Commissioner
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| Share Your Feedback on the 2025 NYC Ferry Network Optimization Plan by 9/1The deadline to submit public comment on NYC Ferry’s proposal for systemwide route and service changes is this Monday, September 1st. Substantial changes are being proposed for the South Brooklyn line, whose Sunset Park and Bay Ridge stops would be absorbed by the St. George line, with additional stops at Atlantic Avenue only in Brooklyn and the existing Wall Street stop on the east side of Manhattan. Stops on this route would include Staten Island and Midtown West heading the opposite direction.Individual route maps can be reviewed here and outline the proposed changes by landing stop. Complete the Survey |
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