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Use our list of issuing offices in Erie County for information and applications for accessible parking passes.

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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). Started in 1987, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with…

Updated: 03/03/2025 - 1:37 pm

Governor Nominates Willow Baer as Commissioner of Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

About Commissioner Willow Baer

Willow Baer is honored to be nominated as Commissioner of OPWDD. Prior to stepping up as Acting Commissioner, Willow served as OPWDD’s Executive Deputy…

Updated: 02/25/2025 - 11:38 am

Center for Self Advocacy February Meetings

Updated: 02/11/2025 - 1:16 pm

Erie County Sheriff's Office Adopts Blue Envelope Program

Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced today that the Erie County Sheriff’s Office has adopted the Blue Envelope Program, which is being launched by the New York State Sheriff’s Association…

Updated: 01/17/2025 - 1:29 pm

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