Understand your child's OPWDD eligibility — and what to expect at every stage.
Are you trying to get services for your child and feeling lost in red tape? Unsure where to turn or what comes next?We'll walk you through each step of the OPWDD application process.
You shouldn't have to fight so hard to get support.
You know your child needs help, but figuring out what's available and how to access it can be overwhelming.
You keep hitting up against
And you're doing all this while caring for someone with daily challenges.
You may have started the process and gotten stuck. Struggled to get clear answers about what comes next. Been told your child needs one thing — only to learn it's something else. Or prepared documentation, only to be met with a denial.
That's because the process is complex, and every factor can change the requirements.
欢迎来到Hamaspik虚拟导览，旨在为您理清获取OPWDD服务的多步骤流程。
Our service specialists personally help families understand which OPWDD services they may qualify for, what to expect, and which steps to take next — so they can move forward with confidence.
Now you can access their expertise in Hamaspik's free OPWDD video tour, where we've broken down the requirements and every stage of the process into clear, bite-sized videos.
The tour answers the questions families ask most:
- How do I apply for OPWDD?
- Am I eligible for OPWDD services?
- Do I need to have Medicaid to get OPWDD?
- How long does it take to get OPWDD services?
- What if I’m denied OPWDD eligibility or services?
Throughout, we’ll ask you just a few quick questions so we can provide you with information and support that’s accurate and tailored to your circumstances so you can know exactly what to expect.
Welcome to Hamaspik’s virtual guided tour, designed to clarify the multi-step process of accessing OPWDD services.
您将遵循以下步骤：
了解基础知识
查看我们关于OPWDD机构及所提供服务的概述。
告诉我们您的情况
回答几个简单的问题，以便我们为您定制专属方案。
了解资格要求
我们将为您详细解读OPWDD评估服务资格的标准。
观看全方位视频导览
通过我们清晰的讲解视频，了解申请OPWDD服务的每一个步骤、包含的内容以及所需时长。
联系服务专员
填写一份简短的表格，Hamaspik团队成员将与您联系，协助您开启服务。
什么是 OPWDD，您可以获得哪些服务？
纽约州发育障碍人士办公室 (OPWDD) 是负责协调和资助发育障碍人士相关服务的州政府机构。
OPWDD 服务基于个人需求和资格条件，可包括：
- 一对一服务（如暂托服务），旨在为照护者提供喘息机会
- 社区康复与职业服务，专注于培养生活技能和独立生活能力
- IBS（行为干预服务），用于应对行为挑战
- 或选择“自主导向”（Self-direction），这是一种更灵活的服务获取方式