Capital District Ddso, located in East Greenbush, NY, is a part of the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). OPWDD coordinates services for New Yorkers with various developmental disabilities, like intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments. Through a network of around 500 nonprofit service providers, OPWDD offers a range of services to support individuals in living independently, finding employment, participating in community activities, and maintaining overall health and wellness.
Service providers under OPWDD strive to deliver quality supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities. These providers, care coordination organizations, family care providers, and care managers receive information, tools, regulations, and guidance from OPWDD to ensure consistency in services across the state. OPWDD encourages community involvement to promote inclusion, employment opportunities, ease transitions from school to community living, and even provides avenues for individuals to be cared for by community members as Family Care Providers.
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