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Program OPWDD Eligibility & Application Assistance:

OPWDD Eligibility & Application Assistance

  • Description:

    "[RCIL] has Educational Advocates who can provide assistance with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Eligibility Process, working toward the goals of identifying needs, completing paperwork, planning and/or scheduling evaluation/testing, facilitating transportation, and providing referrals.

    Families will be supported throughout the entire process, ensuring that they have all necessary information and a full understanding of the steps involved, including the development and submission of an eligibility packet to OPWDD.

    Educational Advocates will also assist families to understand what services may be available to them as well as empower family members to become strong advocates for their loved ones."

    Provider:Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL)
    Provider Address:131 Genesee Street, Utica, NY, 13503
    Areas Served:Herkimer, Oneida
    Hours of Service:Monday-Friday 08:00 AM-04:00 PM
    Transport Available:No
    Telephone:

    Utica location(315)-797-1253
    Toll Free:Yes

    Watertown location(315)-785-9440
    Toll Free:Yes

    43.1
    -75.23
    Last Update:1/17/2020 9:57 AM
    Languages:English_old, Interpreter Available
    Target Population:Those going through the OPWDD eligibility process.
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