BE HEARD!

Submit your questions or comments about the OPWDD 1115 “People First Waiver” to people.first@opwdd.ny.gov, call 1-866-946-9733 or TTY: 1-866-933-4889.

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SKIP Bill of Rights

Every child has the right to a childhood, especially kids who are chronically ill, medically fragile and/or developmentally disabled.
Every family has the right to live together.
Every parent has the right to do everything in their power to make sure their children get the best childhood possible.
Every family who wants to bring their sick and/or disabled child home to live has a right to the care needed to make it happen.
Every child has the right to grow up in a family setting.
Every child has the right to live in their community to the fullest extent possible.