New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is an executive agency in the state of New York, whose mission is to provide services and conduct research for those with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities (I/DD). It is one of New York State’s largest agencies, with a mandate to provide services and supports to more than 130,000 people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and leads a workforce of more than 22,000 direct support staff, clinicians, nurses, researchers and other professionals throughout the state. It operates 13 Developmental Disabilities Services Offices (DDSO) which operate group homes for the individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in its care. Prior to July 2010, the agency was named the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD).[1][2]
The agency has its own police force.
The agency is based in Albany, New York at 44 Holland Avenue.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Governor Paterson Announces OMRDD to Become Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)" (Press release). Albany, NY: Governor of New York. 13 July 2010. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ L. 2010, c. 168, enacted 13 July 2010. A11197, 2009-2010 legislative session.
- ^ https://opwdd.ny.gov/opwdd_contacts/contact_information
External links[]
- Official OPWDD site
- Department of Mental Hygiene in the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
- Office for People With Developmental Disabilities on DATA.NY.GOV
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