The deadline for registration is coming up! Dear Stakeholders, Please take note that the cut off date for the ISS walk and rollathon event to raise funds to support the BARRY FUND for Self-Direction is September 1, 2026 for the event taking place on September 19th. Your participation will help individuals who are self-directing but unable, through […]
Your Future Housing Plan Survey
Response Requested by August 14, 2026 The New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation (New York Alliance), supported by funding from the New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities, wants to learn more about housing for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) in New York State. We are creating new housing resources and looking […]
2026 DSP Award Nominations Announcement
Nominate an Outstanding DSP! ISS is happy to announce the return of our Outstanding DSP Awards, which will be announced during DSP Recognition Week in September 2026. Every day, Direct Support Professionals make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people they support. Now it’s your chance to recognize someone who goes above and […]
Walk-Rollathon Event
The ISS Walk-Rollathon event is taking shape! This and future events will be fundraisers to support The BARRY FUND for Self-Direction. Our donation button is now functional on our website at issny.org as well as our event button. Click on the Walk/Roll Button at the top of the navigation bar to register for the walk-rollathon, receive a T-Shirt, bottle of water and box lunch. […]
2026 IRS Mileage Rate Increase
The IRS has increased the standard business mileage rate to 76 cents per mile, effective July 1, 2026. If you wish to reimburse your Self-Hired Staff at a rate lower than the IRS standard mileage rate, please contact your Self-Direction Coordinator and let them know the mileage rate you would like to authorize. Any requested […]
Memorandum of Understanding& Department Restructure
Dear stakeholders, As you know, Independent Support Services, Inc. (ISS/ISSNY) is committed to continuously improving our agency’s services for the betterment of our participants and their circles of support (COS). In our ongoing efforts to provide the highest quality of services, ISSNY has revised our Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Provision of Fiscal Intermediary […]
Updated SD Budget Template, Temporary Modification CAS/CANS Assessment, New Broker Agreement
Hello Participants, Primary Contacts and Brokers, OPWDD has released a new SD Budget Template, dated July 7, 2026 – link to the template below. The July 7, 2026 Self-Direction Budget Template is required to be used as of July 14, 2026 for ALL Self-Direction Budgets, including Start-Up, Initial Budgets, Full Budget Amendments (FBA) and Cost Neutral Budget Amendments […]
Vehicle Safety During Hot Summer Months – NYS Justice Center Resource
Every year, we see reports in the news of people being inadvertently left behind in vehicles, a danger that intensifies during the hot summer months. Our latest blog post outlines why people in care may be at risk of being left unattended in vehicles, the associated dangers, and the steps you can take as a provider […]