3006, 2026
Hochul administration reaffirms commitment to New Yorkers with disabilities
OPWDD Commissioner Willow Baer discusses the state's commitment to integrated services for New Yorkers with disabilities.
1112, 2025
State commissioner talks supporting New Yorkers with developmental disabilities
NYS OPWDD Commissioner Willow Baer discusses workforce investments, self-directed care and cutting red tape.
606, 2025
New leader of state agency serving people with developmental disabilities
We get to know Willow Baer, the recently confirmed commissioner at the State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
2909, 2026
State research lab expanding understanding of developmental disabilities
We get to know the ongoing work of the Institute for Basic Research in the State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
103, 2024
OPWDD leader to depart in summer
Kerri Neifeld plans to leave her post overseeing services and programs for New Yorkers with developmental disabiltiies
