What Is Self-Direction?
What is Self-Direction?
In New York State, People with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) can use funding from the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to purchase Self-Directed Services, instead of enrolling in traditional programs run by state and agencies, this is called self-directing.
Why Choose Self Direction?
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Self-direction gives you the flexibility to choose the mix of supports and services that are right for you so you can live the life you want.
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With self-direction, YOU choose your services, the staff and organizations that provide them, and a schedule that works best for YOU.
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Each person is unique. Self-direction empowers people to design supports based on their unique strengths and needs. It gives you more control over the funding used to buy your services.
Source OPWDD Website
Upcoming Parent Information Sessions
FRONT DOOR
To receive Medicaid waiver services in general you have to do what's called "going through the front door." What, did you think they were just going to give it to you?!
These sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for OPWDD supports and services, the types of supports and services available, and where you can go to get assistance to get started. And because I'm "the ultimate broker" I have the info right here for you. No need to go searching, just click on the button below!
SELF-DIRECTION
To pursue Self-Direction, you have to first attend an SD Information Session.
These sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for Self-Direction, the types of supports and services available, and where you can go to get assistance to get started. And because I'm "the ultimate broker" I have the info right here for you. No need to go searching, just click on the button below!