Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Council
BKDDC is group of family members, people with disabilities and professionals who volunteer their time to improve the lives of people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities living in Brooklyn.
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Category: BKDDC 2023
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“…The consequences of this discrimination can be catastrophic, as we saw all too clearly — and often — during the COVID-19 pandemic. When ventilators were in short supply, people with disabilities often were placed at the end of the line, told their lives were worth less than non-disabled people. They were denied access to the…
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The Work Without Worry Act, introduced by Senators Ron Wyden and Bill Cassidy and endorsed by ANCOR, aims to support Americans with disabilities in pursuing employment without the fear of losing their Social Security benefits. Currently, individuals with severe medical conditions that began before age 22 can receive Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits based on…
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OPWDD is partnering with the American Institutes for Research® (AIR) to evaluate the effectiveness of Care Coordination practices. AIR was chosen through a competitive procurement process based on the strength of their application and their extensive experience conducting similar program evaluations for other state and federal entities, organizations, and agencies. The evaluation will include a review…
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To access the 2023 Stakeholder Survey, please click this link.
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NYC Mayor Adams announces HUGE investment into careers for people with disabilities throughout NYC; including a career center, and investments and expansion of pre-existing programs. Let’s use our voice to ensure the I/DD community is included in this initiative! Check out the article and let your voice be heard!
Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Council 