Plain-language articles on adult services in New York: what to expect, what to ask, and where to start.
OPWDD services can be delivered by an agency or self-directed by your family. Neither is better for everyone. These questions will help you figure out which fits, or whether a mix makes sense.
Every family that self-directs in New York works with a Fiscal Intermediary. Here is what the FI is responsible for, how it differs from a Support Broker and Care Manager, and what to ask when choosing one.
School services in New York end with the school year a student turns 21. Here is what stops, what continues, and a year-by-year checklist so your family isn't caught off guard.
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