We are committed to making sure our client families are informed of all the resources that are available to families of children with disabilities. As such, we want to take this opportunity to inform you that you and your family may be eligible for benefits from the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities ("OPWDD"). OPWDD is a New York State agency that provides services to people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Many children with IEP classifications of Intellectual Disability (ID), Multiple Disabilities (MD), or Autism qualify for OPWDD services. There are no age restrictions for a person to apply for OPWDD eligibility. We encourage everyone to explore this resource and eligibility. OPWDD determines whether a person has a developmental disability and is eligible for OPWDD funded services. This administrative determination process is separate and distinct from the legal proceedings in which we represent our clients. Services provided by OPWDD are not an alternative to the FAPE (free and appropriate public education) that a school district must provide to a child with a disability. OPWDD, however, offers a wide range of supports and services that parents of children with developmental disabilities can access. Read more at https://conta.cc/2QZB9wo