Office of Persons With Developmental Disabilities-OPWDD
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OPWDD
General information:
Welcome to the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Front Door! (Previous referred to as Service Coordination)
What is the Front Door?
Opening the door to a richer, fuller life—that’s the goal of the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Front Door, a person-centered approach to planning supports for people with developmental disabilities. The Front Door process will guide you through the steps involved in finding out if you are eligible for services with the OPWDD, identify your needs, and help you work on a plan for getting those services. The Front Door process seeks to provide culturally competent services that are inclusive of language, ability and traditional values to support individuals and family members
Key components include:
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Initial contact for those who are new or seeking to modify existing services
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Determining eligibility for services
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Assessment of strengths
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Identifying support needs
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Plan authorization and implementation
http://http://www.opwdd.ny.gov/welcome-front-door/home
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