Governor Hochul Announces New Ombuds Program to Help New Yorkers With Developmental Disabilities and Their Families

• By: | The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
• December 17th, 2024
• advocacy, family, independent representation, New York State OPWDD, policy
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On December 13th, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the new Ombuds for the developmental disabilities’ service system, headed by Community Service Society of New York, is now open and ready to accept New Yorkers’ calls in need of assistance navigating services, resolving complaints,...

An Autism Spectrum News Interview with New York State OPWDD Commissioner Courtney Burke

• By: David Minot Autism Spectrum News
• October 1st, 2011
• Autism Services, Commissioner, Medicaid, New York State OPWDD, waiver
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It has been six months since Courtney Burke was appointed Commissioner of the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Among the many things she has accomplished since that time, Ms. Burke has completed a statewide Listening Tour focused on issues concerning...