Once again, we are facing proposed funding cuts under a State Plan Amendment and a 1915(c) waiver amendment proposed by DOH and OPWDD for the fiscal year 2021. Its passage will mean a loss of millions designated for the care of I/DD residents in New York.
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URGENT: Protect Our Funding!
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Loss of Potential for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Children with disabilities face an uncertain future when they come to the end of special education programs and enter adulthood. If they don’t receive the social service programs necessary, they are unprepared for what lies ahead in terms of employment,…
The Future of Funding
Since the founding of Opengate in 1969, gracious and generous donors have committed to funding the programs and services created to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Many have been standing at our side as we’ve succeeded…
