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 2024
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https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/politics/2024/02/13/people-with-disabilities-demand-fund-in-budget-to-permanently-raise-staff-pay
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For anyone who missed this month’s informative and engaging Employment Committee Meeting, please click this link to view the meeting recording.
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Background In the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 – 2025 Executive Budget Proposal there is a 4% rate cut for the seven (7) Care Coordination Organization/Health Homes (CCO/HHs), including Care Design NY. As you know, they coordinate the State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) services and help individuals and their families navigate medical, behavioral health, substance…
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Across New York State, 18 local Family Support Services (FSS) Advisory Councils work with their local OPWDD office to design, develop, and oversee programs to meet the needs of families who are supporting a loved ones with a developmental disability at home. This survey will gather information on what additional FSS programs are needed in…
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IAC will be holding two (2) budget briefing sessions for IAC and DD Council members across all 5 boroughs. Please join us on January 25th at 3pm or January 31st at 10am to hear IAC’s CEO, Wini Schiff, present a briefing on the governor’s budget proposal and its implications to the I/DD field; including OPWDD services, early…
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