| Parent Network 4th Annual Recreational Festival |
Sat, 04/11/2026 |
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| Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council Meeting |
Tue, 04/21/2026 |
The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council (DDAC) was established under 13.05 of the Mental Hygiene Law. The DDAC provides recommendations for statewide priorities and goals for services for individuals with developmental disabilities in cooperation with the OPWDD commissioner. It began in its current iteration of the workgroup in 2012. It has no executive, The council has no executive, administrative or appointive duties. Some of the DDAC's responsibilities are:
- To foster public understanding and acceptance of developmental disabilities
- Advise the commissioner on matters related to development and implementation of the statewide comprehensive plan
- Advise on any matter related to individuals with developmental disabilities and on policies, goals, budget and operation of developmental disabilities services.
The DDAC meets at least four times a year.
https://opwdd.ny.gov/developmental-disabilities-advisory-council-ddac
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| Beyond Vision Dash! |
Sat, 05/02/2026 |
Get ready to walk, run, or stroll your way through VIA's inaugural
Beyond Vision Dash! Join us on May 2nd at Resurgence Brewing!
This family-friendly 5K event has something for everyone. In addition to a traditional 5k course, the event includes a Visually Impaired Division, a Kids Mile, and a Vision Spectrum Stroll, wherein participants can walk a mile wearing occluders that simulate various conditions on the vision spectrum.
Beyond Vision Dash
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| Rural Disability Family & Caregivers Support Group |
Wed, 05/27/2026 |
Rural Disability Family & Caregivers Support Group
Supporting Those Who Support Others
Our goals are to:
- Support families and caregivers of loved ones with disabilities in rural communities.
- Provide a space for connection and mutual support.
- Share tools, knowledge, and resources tailored to rural caregiving.
https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/rural-disability-family-caregivers-support-group-3/
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| Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council Meeting |
Tue, 07/21/2026 |
The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council (DDAC) was established under 13.05 of the Mental Hygiene Law. The DDAC provides recommendations for statewide priorities and goals for services for individuals with developmental disabilities in cooperation with the OPWDD commissioner. It began in its current iteration of the workgroup in 2012. It has no executive, The council has no executive, administrative or appointive duties. Some of the DDAC's responsibilities are:
- To foster public understanding and acceptance of developmental disabilities
- Advise the commissioner on matters related to development and implementation of the statewide comprehensive plan
- Advise on any matter related to individuals with developmental disabilities and on policies, goals, budget and operation of developmental disabilities services.
The DDAC meets at least four times a year.
https://opwdd.ny.gov/developmental-disabilities-advisory-council-ddac
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| Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council Meeting |
Tue, 10/20/2026 |
The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council (DDAC) was established under 13.05 of the Mental Hygiene Law. The DDAC provides recommendations for statewide priorities and goals for services for individuals with developmental disabilities in cooperation with the OPWDD commissioner. It began in its current iteration of the workgroup in 2012. It has no executive, The council has no executive, administrative or appointive duties. Some of the DDAC's responsibilities are:
- To foster public understanding and acceptance of developmental disabilities
- Advise the commissioner on matters related to development and implementation of the statewide comprehensive plan
- Advise on any matter related to individuals with developmental disabilities and on policies, goals, budget and operation of developmental disabilities services.
The DDAC meets at least four times a year.
https://opwdd.ny.gov/developmental-disabilities-advisory-council-ddac
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