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A Message from the Public Advocate

To my friends and fellow New Yorkers,

Every year, I’m honored to have the opportunity to speak to people throughout the city, about the state of our neighbors, our communities, our concerns — the state of the people. Next week, I’ll be delivering my annual State of the People Address, and I want to invite you to attend, so you can hear from me directly about what I feel our city needs at this moment. This is a pivotal time, one where we can learn from the past and look to the future, and I’d be honored to have you there.

Please join me on Wednesday, May 22 at 1 PM in Jamaica, Queens for this important, annual address as I cover some key topics and look back on my office’s landmark victories over these past years, and discuss my agenda moving forward in the years ahead. RSVP here for the State of the People if you’d like to attend, and while at the event, I encourage you to share your thoughts and takeaways on social media, using the hashtags #PeoplesNYC and #SOTP2024!

I first came into office five years ago, and since then, I’ve made it my mission to elevate the needs of New Yorkers, especially those whose voices aren’t often uplifted or heard, raising their voices with my own, and fighting to address those needs through policies and programs. In my speech next week, I want to reflect on where we’ve come from, confront what we’re facing, and look to where we can go together. We are stronger in solidarity, at our best when we work together to improve the city we all love, and I want to use this opportunity to lift all of our voices, together.

I hope to see you there.

In Advocacy,

Jumaane

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#MoreThanWork is now visible throughout our communities with compelling, authentic tv and radio advertisements and on social and digital media. It points interested job seekers to a central, non-governmental website www.directsupportcareers.com where they can connect directly to service providers to learn more about the career opportunities that are available near them.

Any service providers that have not yet joined the campaign are invited to do so by emailing the OPWDD Communications Office at [email protected]

NYC (Bronx) July 9, 11 AM – 1 PM

Lefrak Auditorium of the Price Center

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

1301 Morris Park Ave. Bronx, NY 10461

OPWDD released for comment a draft ADM, ADM #2019-06R which describes the service, program and payment standards, and service documentation requirements to support a provider’s claim for Medicaid reimbursement for Support Brokerage. Support Brokerage Services are available for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver authorized individuals who Self-Direct their services. Individuals Self-Directing their services receive an individualized budget that they direct pursuant to an approved plan. The ADM incorporates the term ‘Care Planning Team’ and clarifies required and allowable billable services, meetings, and documentation requirements. Comments are due to OPWDD by May 23, 2024.

On April 25, 2024 OPWDD posted online 24-INF-03, regarding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The purpose of this informational letter is to describe the current state of research and understanding of FASD, the leading preventable cause of intellectual disability, and to describe FASD in the context of OPWDD eligibility criteria. This Informational Letter will review what FASD is, how the diagnosis is made, risk factors for FASD, prevalence of the condition, and OPWDD eligibility considerations for a FASD diagnosis.

On April 23, 2024 OPWDD posted online 24-INF-02 Communication in Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Empirically Supported and Unsupported Communication Enhancement Methods. This Informational Letter discusses the different communication methods for individuals with developmental disabilities that have empirical evidence to support their use

On April 17, 2024 OPWDD issued a Frequently Asked Questions document titled, Licensing Exemptions Law Questions. In alignment with OPWDD’s goals to improve communications, collaborations, and increase clarity of policies and practices, this document was created to be responsive to questions shared with OPWDD and requests made by our stakeholders. The information contained in this document is for general educational and informational purposes only and represents the opinion of OPWDD. For any questions regarding licensure requirements, please contact the NYS Education Department (NYSED) directly.

https://opwdd.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/01/npa_adm_04_01_2015_final.pdf

My Time Inc is partnering with See the People and Scudders Suicide Intervention Friday May 31 from 10am- 12:00pm Mental Health Awareness : Conversations on Your mental health and Selfcare. [email protected] to RSVP. A flier will be sent.

CP Unlimited

CP Unlimited will be having a Day Hab. and Article 16 Open House on May 22nd 2024 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM at 921 East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. For questions contact Nandanie Sabajo at [email protected]

sinergia

Housing Advocacy Program

Part 1: Nonpayment Eviction Overview

Date: May 22, 2024

Time: 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Presenter: Nipa Hossain (Hotline Specialist at Housing Court Answers)

Part 1: Nonpayment Eviction Overview

Date: May 22, 2024

Time: 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Presenter: Nipa Hossain (Hotline Specialist at Housing Court Answers)

Part 2: Holdover Eviction Overview

Date: May 29th, 2024

Time: 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Presenter: Gina Cuevas (Manhattan Borough Coordinator at Housing Court Answers)

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Metropolitan Parent Center Newsletter,May 2024Boletín del Centro Metropolitano de Padres, Mayo 2024

Thank you to all Sinergia’s families and friends who shared the following resources & information!
All event times listed are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Metropolitan Parent Center – Workshops and Events!
Registration is open for the Virtual After School Art Program, Friends are We! Building Social Skills through the Arts!February – June 2024This interactive after-school program will offer children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), from ages 3 up to 13 years old, with social skills development through the arts. The program involves the participation of students’ parents to learn skills taught and then to reinforce them at home and in their communities. Students will explore various visual art forms in an interactive small group setting. Contact our intake line at 212-643-2840 Ext. 602 or send an email to [email protected] to learn more about program eligibility and to request an application. Space is limited, priority will be given to Bronx residents, who are NOT OPWDD eligible. Please complete the application here.

TRAVEL TRAINING:Traveling with Strangers and Problem Solving – Pt. 2YAI – Seeing Beyond DisabilityDate: June 5th, 2024Time: 10:30am-12pmTraveling with Strangers This training will review proactive strategies for traveling alongside strangers, including how to identify a stranger, how to respond if a stranger approaches, and how to recognize potentially dangerous situations while traveling in the community.
Problem Solving: Getting Lost When traveling on public transportation, unexpected issues may arise. Skills for dealing with these unanticipated moments should be practiced. This presentation will review how to recognize when you are lost, resources in the community to help problem solve and where to access help when needed.

RSVP:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VEYJ950RTg2WKxaz7T1DGA

The Metropolitan Parent Center invites you to join us in person for all future hybrid presentations! We are excited to open our doors once again for parents and professionals to join us at Sinergia post pandemic.

opwdd/bddro Training

OPWDD offered trainings will be available in the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS). The SLMS will allow you to enroll in classes, print certificates and handouts, launch online learning, and view your learning history. Select the ‘Find Trainings’ link below to create an account and login

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NYS OPWDD DIRECT CARE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS GUIDE

The purpose of the NYS OPWDD Direct Care Training Requirements guide is to provide a tool to assist providers to assess, implement and coordinate required training for direct care staff. Requirements originate from OPWDD sources such as laws, regulations, and Administrative Memorandums (ADMs).

DIRECT CARE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

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CAREERS & the Disabled Magazine’s Virtual Career Fair

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 l 11 am to 4 pm ET

Hosted By Equal Opportunity Publications (EOP)