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Governor Paterson Announces OMRDD to Become Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Governor David A. Paterson signed into law a bill which changes the name of the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) to the New York State Office For People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Public Hearing on the Draft of the Statewide Comprehensive Plan On August 23, 2010 3:30pm – 5:30pm The Public Hearing will be held at three locations in the state and will be conducted as a live video conference with Acting Commissioner Max E. Chmura. Acting Commissioner Chmura will attend the Schenectady location and will participate via video conference at the other two locations. ADA Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary July 26, 2010 marks the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The Benefits of Social Security for Children A new fact sheet from generations united gives information on how Social Security benefits children.
Resources and Trainings on Financial Subjects A series of 30-second online trainings to help individuals with disabilities and others learn about financial subjects such as savings accounts, credit cards, credits scores and other money matters. The Office of Special Education is pleased to announce the five-year extension of services provided by the Early Childhood Direction Centers (ECDCs). The Direct Support Professional Alliance of New York State A new document has been developed to provide people with a quick look at DSPANYS and the importance of its mission. It leads off with five reasons to join DSPANYS. Experiences Of Self Advocates Captured In Time A new collection of videotaped oral histories is putting the spotlight on leaders of the disability self-advocacy movement. Parent to Parent Alexandra Santana
New Disability Related Surveys Three surveys that are looking for participants. Students of a New Federal Project Graduate Pursue Jobs at the U.S. Department Of Labor Assistant Secretary Kathleen Martinez recently congratulated nine high school students with disabilities who graduated from a new Department of Labor work experience program.
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August 2010 Contact Us
Phone: 1-800-395-3372 Upcoming DDPC Meetings August 2010:
8/9/10 - Chilodrens Issues Committee Meeting *Notice* Open Government and the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC). All DDPC meetings are held in Albany, NY unless otherwise noted. Under law, the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) meetings and DDPC Standing Committee meetings are open meetings. If the public wants to attend, they can attend as observers. Participants may be asked to leave during breaks in the deliberations and when the meeting goes into executive session. If more information, please contact the DDPC directly.
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