Hello everyone, On June 30th, we hosted a meeting for Brokers to discuss the Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) implementation and the guidelines that need to be followed going forward. Here is a link of the recording for those who didn’t have the opportunity to hear it. COLA VIDEO RECORDING
Category: Administrative
Template Housing Training Session
A presentation was hosted on February 17, 2023 by ISS Director of Program Services, Mary Abbatiello regarding changes to the SD Budget Template (Version 10/01/2022), specifically the Housing Subsidy budget tab. The video and chat log can be viewed at https://help.issny.org/books/participant-and-circle-resources/page/110122-template-housing-training-session.
ISS Hosts Canadian Visitors
In April 2022, ISS Staff travelled to Miami, FL along with colleagues from the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration to present at the ANCOR National Conference. Conference attendees were able to learn about Self-Direction at ISS through a presentation on our sustainability report and by viewing our documentary Self-Direction: Make Your Own Path. […]
Important Announcements!!
ISS is reinstating the FAPTO Policy Participants and or their Designee can choose to allow Staff to be paid under the Family Approved Paid Time Off policy for up to 20 hours in a calendar year as long as their Self-Directed Budget can afford it and it is approved by Independent Support Services. FAPTO is at the […]
Important Announcement Regarding Fringe Benefits
We regret to inform you that it is necessary for Independent Support Services, Inc. to raise our fringe rate to 28% for all Self Hired services (which includes Com Hab, Respite, & SEMP) by May 1, 2022. Please work with your Support Broker to amend your budget. We are requesting your Support Broker submit an […]
2022 ISS Calendar is here!
Complete Guide to Advocacy in New York State
Happy New Year from ISS! We are pleased to share the NYS Alliance Guide as a reference and follow up to our Circle of Support quarterly meeting in June addressing the importance of Advocacy. This Guide to Advocacy provides helpful information on New York State government structures, contacts in the Executive and Legislative branches […]
Updated Fringe Rates
Independent Support Services is in the process of rolling out a change in our fringe rate for all Self Hired Staff working throughout New York State. This new fringe rate will become effective August 1, 2021 for all full and part time self-hired staff. The fringe rate for all Full and Part Time Self-Hired Staff […]
Voting Rights for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Exercise Your Right To Vote All Americans have the right to vote, including people with developmental disabilities, and there are federal and state laws to guard and guarantee that right. OPWDD is committed to ensuring that voting rights are upheld for the people we serve and that every person is given the opportunity to register […]