The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome and other neurological impairments. It provides services directly and through a network of approximately 500 nonprofit service providing agencies, with about 80 percent of services provided by the private nonprofits and 20 percent provided by state-run services. 

 Front Door Information Videos

Please click on link to access the videos:  OPWDD Front Door Information Session videos  

Families and individuals in need of a Front Door Information Session (FDIS) should submit their request and/or any questions they may have to Michelle Reichert at Michelle.x.reichert@opwdd.ny.gov  or Sandra Lorraine Green at Sandra.lorraine.green@opwdd.ny.gov   or calling 631-434-6000.

The Front Door Access to Services Booklet contains a wealth of information about the Front Door process and the services OPWDD may be able to provide. You can access the booklet here:    The Front Door Access to Services Booklet  

*This, along with many other brochures will be provided to families when they connect with the Front Door.  Brochures can also be found on the OPWDD website.

• OPWDD Website 

• Welcome to the Front Door! 

•  Front Door Access to Services booklet 

•  Front Door Information Videos 

• OPWDD Transmittal Form 

• Self Direction through OPWDD 

• Find a Care Manager 

• Provider Directory  

• List of ADOS

• ACA