A Visit from OPWDD Leadership

New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Acting Commissioner Willow Baer took the time to visit the Person Centered Services offices in West Seneca! She was joined by OPWDD Director Maria Torgalski and Care Coordination Organization Liaison Katie Donahue.

Team members, board members, people we support, local partners from Community Services for Every1, and representatives from OPWDD appreciated connecting with one another and sharing their perspectives. The day highlighted a range of dynamic voices who spoke to both our successes and needs as a Care Coordination Organization.

Person Centered Services Chief Executive Officer Alicia Fellows provided opening remarks. Chief Strategy Officer Amy Peters, Chief Program Officer Stacy Blair, Care Coordinators Hillary Jelowski and Heather Johnson, and Member Advisory Board representatives Lilly Clayson and BJ Stasio also offered invaluable insights.

Members Crag Donatelli and Dan Ruggiero spoke alongside their families. Craig Donatelli, a passionate self-advocate, even bestowed the acting commissioner with a special wristband honoring her commitment to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The day was a testament to our organization’s key partnership with OPWDD as we work together to strengthen systems and services for people across our state.

We were so thankful for the opportunity to meet!