Category: News

Because we’ve received a number of inquiries about the status of our groundbreaking SDMA law, Mental Hygiene Law (MHL) Article… Continue reading Update on the SDMA Statute and Regulations

Last week we wrote about our unique accomplishment in advancing the human right of legal capacity in New York–the state’s… Continue reading Great News from OPWDD: The RFP is Out!

We have always been clear that our work is premised on the international human right of legal capacity, and that… Continue reading A Trip to Catalonia and a Reaffirmation of Our Values

We have often noted how our work at SDMNY is premised on the human right of legal capacity, as enunciated… Continue reading The United Nations Gives a Shout-out to SDMNY, and a New Opportunity to Forge International Collaborations

A Year of Growth and Impact: Every year we look back on what we’ve accomplished in the past 12 months…. Continue reading Empowering Decisions: Highlights from SDMNY’s Journey in 2024

We often note that the facilitation process is truly transformative for everyone involved, Decision-Maker, supporters, and even the facilitator. A… Continue reading SDM AND SDMNY “Facilitate” Change in a Provider Agency Partner

This week marked another step forward in our OPWDD-funded facilitation delivery model implementation plan as representatives from partner agencies gathered… Continue reading First State-Wide SDM Forum Held in Saratoga Springs

From the beginning of our current implementation project we have believed that CCOs have an important role to play in… Continue reading Bringing Community Care Organizations (CCOs) on Board

Louisville may be best known as the home of the Kentucky Derby, but last week it hosted an event of… Continue reading SDMNY Enters the National Conversation on new AAIDD Goals for National Health Equity