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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The Front Door is the way OPWDD connects you to the services you want and need. Once you enter, a person-centered planning process begins, which helps you learn about and access service options that take your needs and desires into consideration. It will also give you the chance to direct your own service plan or help your family member or loved one as they direct theirs.
The Front Door is based on the understanding that, as a person with developmental disabilities you have the right to:
- Enjoy meaningful relationships,
- Experience personal growth,
- Participate in your community and,
- Live in the home of your choice.
Front Door staff will guide you through the steps involved in finding out if you are eligible for services with OPWDD, identify your needs, goals and preferences and help you work on a plan for getting those services.
How do I begin?
Contact the OPWDD Infoline at 866-946-9733 and ask them to transfer you to your local Front Door Office by telling the operator what county you live in. You can also view the Front Door modulesbelow where you will learn how to access services and what types of services are available.
The first step to receiving assistance is to determine if you are eligible. Once you are determined eligible, you can begin the planning process. There are many supports and service options available, including supports to live in your home independently or with others, employment, day habilitation, and children’s services.
For helpful guides and videos, please CLICK HERE to visit the OPWDD Front Door Website!
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The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and other related Disabilities (LEND) network is a federally supported program designed to improve health outcomes for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. The Brooklyn LEND Parent Support Group is part of the Brooklyn LEND program established in collaboration between the SUNY Downstate School of Health Professions and the Department of Pediatrics, with the goals of enhancing ASD services across the lifespan.
They offer monthly Parent Support Group meetings and Training Series to provide families who have children with neurodevelopmental conditions with important information and resources. This series runs periodically in 6 sessions via ZOOM and covers the topics about 1) Understanding the diagnosis of Autism, 2) The importance of the evaluation process, 3) Understanding different school settings and services, 4) Understanding the learning process and basic behavioral strategies, 5) Finding services and resources in NYC, and 6) transition to adulthood.
NOTE: LEND IS A TRAINING PROGRAM. THEY DO NOT PROVIDE ANY DIRECT SERVICES, BUT WE CAN CONNECT YOU WITH RESOURCES.
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