New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
(Agency)
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for more than 126,000 New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, and other neurological impairments. It provides services directly and through a network of more than 400 non-profit service providing agencies, with about 80 percent of services provided by the private nonprofits and 20 percent provided by state-run services.
Eligibility: New York State residents who have mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or other neurological impairments that originated before they were 22 years old, and - are expected to continue indefinitely - substantially impact that person's ability to function normally within society
Application Process: Call or go online for information and services
Required Documentation: Call for required documentation
Fees: None
New York State
Contact
Information Line: 866-946-9733
CNY Front Door: 315-793-9600 x603 (Cayuga, Cortland, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego)
North Country Front Door: 518-536-3480 (Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, St. Lawrence)
TTY: 866-933-4889
Email: front.door.cny@opwdd.ny.gov
Website: www.opwdd.ny.gov
187 Northern Concourse
Syracuse NY 13212
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Staff
Disabilities Access
Fully Accessible
