Self Directed Services

  • Accepting Enrollments
  • Purpose
  • Eligibility
  • How to Access

Accepting Enrollments

Now Accepting New Enrollments for Fiscal Intermediary Services!

Are you interested in customizing your services to meet your unique needs? Do you want to manage your own schedule, activities and staff?

Racker’s Self-Direction program is accepting referrals for Fiscal Intermediary and Brokerage Services! Don’t delay, contact us today! Email self-direction@Racker.org

Purpose

Self Direction is New York State’s current self-determination program. Self-direction empowers people to design supports based on their unique strengths and needs so they can live the life they want. Individuals and families work together with a team to customize services such as Community Habilitation, Respite and more.

Eligibility

Individuals interested in Self-directing their services should *Reside in Cortland, Tioga or Tompkins counties *Have OPWDD approval for services, *Be enrolled in Care Management services, and *Have HCBS Waiver Services Authorization

How to Access

Individuals may be referred for services through their Care Manager. Individuals who do not yet have OPWDD approval may contact their local Service Access Coordinator for assistance.

REGISTER FOR UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS

January 19, 2021

Self-Direction Informational Session (Tuesday 1-19-21 6PM)

Come meet the Racker Self-Direction team, learn more about the program, and how to get started!

January 20, 2021

Building Community Through Social Capital

CP State continues series on community building for people with I/DD

On the heels of Dr. Al Condeluci's highly informative session on seclusion and loneliness in the I/DD population, CP State is proud to announce a continuation of the series, with sessions scheduled through March!

February 3, 2021

Community Mapping

CP State continues series on community building for people with I/DD

On the heels of Dr. Al Condeluci's highly informative session on seclusion and loneliness in the I/DD population, CP State is proud to announce a continuation of the series, with sessions scheduled through March!

February 17, 2021

Understanding the Infrastructure

CP State continues series on community building for people with I/DD

On the heels of Dr. Al Condeluci's highly informative session on seclusion and loneliness in the I/DD population, CP State is proud to announce a continuation of the series, with sessions scheduled through March!

March 3, 2021

Macro Change: The Key Ingredient for Community Success

CP State continues series on community building for people with I/DD

On the heels of Dr. Al Condeluci's highly informative session on seclusion and loneliness in the I/DD population, CP State is proud to announce a continuation of the series, with sessions scheduled through March!

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