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Let us be your Compass for Health and Wellness … Our #CCO partner LIFEPlan CCO NY has established an outstanding series of videos that will help to guide you in the right direction. Check them out here:…

May is Mental Health Awareness month. Now more than ever, it is crucial to reduce the stigma around mental illness as stigma often prevents people from seeking help. You are not alone, we care, and together, we can realize our shared vision of a community where anyone affected by mental illness can get the support…

What is the One Thing You Wish People Knew About Autism? Dear Friends and Colleagues: April is Autism Awareness, Acceptance and Appreciation Month and each year the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) joins organizations all over the world in working to foster awareness, understanding and acceptance of this disorder that affects so many…

MyCompassNY is live on FACEBOOK and we’re excited to share and grow our presence with you! MyCompassNY is proud to announce the launch of our NEW FACEBOOK PAGE which further enables us to share stories, resourceful information and groundbreaking news. The MyCompassNY FACEBOOK page supports MyCompass’ core mission of “empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live healthy, engaged and fulfilling lives.“…

Guidance and tools to help people with disabilities and those who serve or care for them make decisions, protect their health, and communicate with their communities. Featured Resources include: Guidance for Vaccinating Older Adults and People with Disabilities: Ensuring Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Access  Vaccinating Older Adults and People with Disabilities at Vaccination Clinics Vaccine Considerations…

Watch this informative webinar about COVID 19 vaccinations presented by one of the MyCompass partners, LIFEPlan CCO.      …

Governor Cuomo today released the list of comorbidities and underlying conditions that New York State will use to determine eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. New Yorkers who have one of the comorbidities on the list will be eligible for the vaccine beginning February 15. The full list of comorbidities and underlying conditions is available below….

As we celebrate Black History Month, the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has shared the following announcement:   Dear Friends and Colleagues, February is Black History Month, and OPWDD is commemorating the month by celebrating “Black People With Developmental Disabilities: Making History.” As we reflect upon the OPWDD community, it’s clear that there are many…

One of the MyCompass partners, Person Centered Services, has a Webinar Series called “Hot Topics,” to tackle many issues that are of interest to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This free series provides practical tips and expert answers to questions depending on the topic. Recent webinars have included:  “Preparing for Life After High School,”…

As distribution of the COVD-19 vaccine continues, keep up to date on the latest information about the process.  The following resources will help you do so: Important information about COVID-19 vaccine distribution from OPWDD Commissioner Theodore Kastner, M.D., M.S.  Click here  Frequently Asked Questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine: Click here  Informational flyer about the COVID-19…