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Important Information Regarding Self-Direction

Action Required We are reaching out to you today to explain some changes going on in the Self Direction world and to request you complete the survey and attestation below. In December 2022, OPWDD provided retroactive rate increases (of 5.4%) to most HCBS Waiver Services, effective April 1, 2022. At that time, Brokerage and Self […]

ISS Participant takes trip to Wax Museum

Self-Direction participant Zenaida loves to do events like such as visiting Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum in NYC. She had an amazing time and is looking forward to more events in the future!

Circus Fun in Upstate NY

Cole All Star Circus Hosted By Monticello MafcoFootball was attended by one of our Self-Direction participants. Here are a few photos with Zenaida at the event.

Brittany Schiavone featured on The Today Show

Brittany Schiavone, ISS participant featured on The Today Show for World Down Syndrome Day  Inspiring nonprofit gets an upgrade with help from George Oliphant (today.com) Brittany and her entire family will be on George to the Rescue, Saturday 3/26 at 9:00 am and 7:00 pm. on Channel 4 NBC. It will be on Youtube  Monday.