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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may turn 35 years old this Saturday, but we've been celebrating all month long. #DisabilityPride Take a moment to look back at the ADA's impact: opwdd.ny.gov/ada-35-celebra…

Commissioner Baer sat down with Shantel Destra from @NYNOW_PBS to discuss her role as Commissioner, her goals for the future of the service system, the 35th Anniversary of the ADA, and more. Listen to the interview here: nynow.wmht.org/blogs/full-epi…

REMINDER: The Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisory Board meets tomorrow Wednesday, July 23 at 12pm. For more information and to register, visit our website at opwdd.ny.gov/event/autism-s…

The Developmental Disability Advisory Council (DDAC) meets this Tuesday at 11 AM. How to attend in-person or virtually : opwdd.ny.gov/event/developm…

Standing with self-advocates. People we support show up every day to speak up. Commissioner Baer joins self-advocates & @GovKathyHochul in speaking out against federal cuts to Medicaid & food stamps that will have devastating impacts on New Yorkers. governor.ny.gov/news/governor-…

Make your rights work for you. Read your rights in this easy-to-understand guide: bit.ly/OPWDD_SANYSRig…

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Empire State Plaza today for New York's celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act! It was a celebration of the tireless advocacy that helped make the law a reality and which continues to this day. #ADA35

Due to tomorrow's high heat index, we're moving our ADA Celebration scheduled for tomorrow INSIDE to the Empire State Plaza Concourse. Parking info and updated details here: bit.ly/ADA35Event

This month and every month we celebrate Disability Pride! Tell us what #DisabilityPride means to you.

Reminder: The Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisory Board meets on Wednesday, July 23 at 12pm. For more information and to register, visit our website at opwdd.ny.gov/event/autism-s…

Reminder: The Developmental Disability Advisory Council (DDAC) will meet Tuesday, July 22 at 11 AM. More details: opwdd.ny.gov/event/developm…

Commissioner Willow Baer joins the Accessing Life Podcast to share how hiring peer specialists who advise OPWDD has been transformational for the agency. Watch now: bit.ly/AccessingLifeE…

Make your voice heard at an upcoming OPWDD Strategic Planning Forum. More details: bit.ly/2025SPForums

A law so important it deserves a birthday party! Come celebrate the rights that are protected by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) & the people that continue to advocate for these rights. Wed. July 16 at Empire State Plaza in Albany. More details: bit.ly/ADA35Event

Thank you to @GreystonePrgrms for giving Commissioner Baer a great tour! One of the highlights was getting to meet some of the people living at the SMART Supportive IRA.

Your voice is key to New York’s transportation future. Governor Hochul released the draft 2050 NYS Transportation Master plan & the state wants to hear your feedback. Check out the plan & attend the virtual forums on Tue. July 8. Review the Master plan: nystransportationmasterplan.com/#tab-65625