Walk-Rollathon – Save the Date!
Dear Participants and Families, On September 19th 2026, Independent Support Services will hold the ISS Walk/Roll for Self-Direction at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY. This event will be a fund raiser for The BARRY Fund, the ISS Community Fund for Self-Direction which supports individuals who are self-directing but have a need for funding that is not available through self-direction […]
New AP Process
Attention All Stakeholders! In an effort to provide better service, ISS is creating new features for our Accounts Payable department. As part of this upgrade, we will need to enlist the help of everyone to make this a smooth process. Please be advised of the following changes, which take effect today. All expenses must be submitted to […]
An OPWDD Sponsored Event
SATURDAY JUNE 13, 2026 Join this get together at One of 21 Locations Across the State! OPWDD is proud to partner with NYS State Parks, DEC, the Office of the Chief Disability Officer, the Department of Veterans Services, the Office of Mental Health and the Justice Center on Get Outdoors & Get Together Day which is happening on […]
Portal Maintenance Thurs., 5/14 6 PM to Fri., 5/15 6 AM
Join our Club ISS Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)
Join Free Sessions! Hello ISS family, We’re excited to introduce Club ISS Shared Interest Groups (SIGs): This is a reminder that the application window closes on 5/22/2026. This is a new virtual program designed to bring people together through shared passions, meaningful conversation, and community connection. How to Apply: We’re asking interested participants to complete […]
Introducing Ask Kelly!
ISS is happy to introduce Kelly, our dedicated AI Portal Assistant! Today, we’re launching ISS’ first publicly available AI tool, named Kelly. A resourceful, faster way to get answers to your questions 24/7! Portal Kelly is designed to simplify your Self-Direction experience, whether you’re searching for information, looking for answers, or making decisions to provide the […]
Portal Maintenance Thurs., 4/16 6 PM to Fri., 4/17 6 AM
SD Budget Submissions
Hello Stakeholders! We were recently made aware of a statewide change to budget submissions to ensure consistency throughout all Regional Field Offices. This change goes into effect June 1, 2026. What to know: Links to OPWDD Documents for Budget Submissions: We have begun altering our internal processes to ensure we are prepared to meet these […]