INFORMATION ON OPWDD SERVICES

 The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities.

 OPWDD determines whether a person has a developmental disability and meets all the conditions of eligibility for OPWDD-funded services. The family will need to provide evidence (such as reports of assessments and evaluations conducted by medical professionals) that their child has a developmental disability, enroll in Medicaid, and apply for Medicaid Waiver.

 In order for a person to be eligible for OPWDD services, New York State Mental Hygiene Law requires: 

1. The presence of a developmental disability that is described by certain qualifying diagnoses or conditions, 

2. The disability occurred before the person reached age 22,

 3. The disability can be expected to continue indefinitely or permanently, and 

4. The disability causes a substantial handicap to a person’s ability to function normally in society 

The first step to getting the services you need is to reach out to an agency of your choice which will help you through the entire application process.

Contact us at (646) 450-8526  now so we can guide you further.

If your child is currently in a public school setting and is struggling, you can and probably should seek to place your child in a more suitable private setting and give him/her an opportunity to thrive. Almost all the special needs schools work with parents and do not require tuition payments (which can be over $60K per year) as long as the parents are working with a special needs attorney in suing the DOE for such tuition reimbursement. 

We are here to guide you with this process and answer any questions you might have.

Contact us now at (646) 450-8526  for a list of trusted professionals.

We have gathered a network of professionals who have helped many children with various types of disabilities to thrive. We have developed many close relationships with special needs agencies and experts so that they can better guide parents to get the necessary services for their children. Parent advocacy is essential for ensuring that they receive the right services. Let us guide you throughout this process and make it as accessible as possible.

Contact us now at (646) 450-8526 for a list of trusted professionals.