ISS eTime goes live January 1, 2021. The Links/Resources tab, on the homepage under News/Resources has all the information and guidance you’ll need to help you understand and make a successful transition to eTime! Click on this link to take you there. On this page you’ll also find additional forms and popular links. Can’t find […]
Monthly Summary Notes can now be completed online! Staying compliant and up to date with Monthly Summary Notes is now easier and simpler than ever! No more printing, writing, and mailing. You can answer the few short questions in the portal in less than 5 minutes. Plus, they will stay in the portal so you […]
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 […]
While regularly communicating with families and participants throughout the pandemic, Eileen Lohan, ISS Self Direction Coordinator found the one common interest that everyone inquired about was what others were doing and how they were handling the COVID situation. Eileen collected pictures and snippets sent in by participants and their families who wanted to share their […]
Independent Support Services is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our organization and today, in recognition of Juneteenth, we honor and respect the celebration of the emancipation from slavery. Independent Support Services will remain committed to being champions of change and advocate for the freedoms for all to live the life they choose.
A key event in my life was having the opportunity to live independently. Having my own place made me feel wonderful. I picked out my own beautiful furniture, decorated my apartment and am very happy living on my own. What are your favorite recreations? There are three recreational activities that I like, Karoake, bowling and […]
The Department of Labor’s form IA12.3 is now available on our website. To locate this form, go to the HR tab, click on the drop down box and then click on the Employee Information tab. If you scroll to the bottom of the page you will find this form. This form is to be used […]
Dear Stakeholders, As per our Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.16, all essential businesses are to provide employees with face coverings while fulfilling their job responsibilities. Under that direction we have obtained a limited supply of disposable masks. TO RECEIVE FACE MASKS PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW!!! FAILURE TO DO SO WILL CAUSE […]
Dear ISS Stakeholders, As these remain challenging times for all us, we would like to update you on some of the new legislation/guidelines that have come from New York State that specifically impacts the delivery of Self-Direction services. We would also like to give you some reminders in regards to certain items. Community Habilitation/ Respite […]
The Portal Help Section (https://portal.issny.org/help.php) is the place to go for step by step guides and videos on all the features the Portal offers. These include timesheets, expenses, plan documents (and how to upload each), budget summaries, Staff Action Plans, and more.