Please join Rachel Shuman, Training and Outreach Manager for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Ombudsman Program (IDDO) at the Community Service Society of New York. The IDDO program provides independent guidance and advocacy for individuals and families navigating OPWDD services. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 11:30am-12:30pm. RSVP by March 16, 2026.

Join us for an informative introductory workshop on the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. Discover how to navigate the eligibility process for Medicaid-funded home & community services designed for individuals with developmental disabilities. Best of all, this workshop is offered at no cost to you! Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself with the knowledge & resources to support your loved ones. April 21, 2026. RSVP by April 20, 2026.

Alison Giangregorio will present on Understanding the Role of the Fiscal Intermediary through Self-Direction. Thursday, May 7, 2026, 11:30am-12:30pm. RSVP by May 6, 2026.

Alison Giangregorio will present on why the life plan is important and the purpose of a staff action plan in self-direction. Thursday, June 18, 2026, 11:30am-12:30pm. RSVP by June 17, 2026.