IDENTIFICATION CARDS | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD)
44 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12229
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Free ID cards which are designed to help police, firefighters and emergency personnel interact with people who may not be able to communicate effectively. The cards explain that the person with this card may have difficulty understanding, following directions or communicating. The back of the card includes identifying information and an emergency contact.
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NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD)
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for more than 126,000 New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, and other neurological impairments. It provides services directly and through a network of more than 400 non-profit service providing agencies, with about 80 percent of services provided by the private nonprofits and 20 percent provided by state-run services.