Self-Direction Resources

OPWDD Self Direction

Downloadable Resources

• OTPS Key Takeaways

  This resource outlines Other Than Personal Services at AIM Services as outlined in the What Is: Series 

• Independent Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Ombudsman Program (IDDO) Information

  If you have concerns about your services, need support trying to get services or need help understanding your rights, you can contact the Independent Ombuds Program (IDDO). This advocacy program is independent from OPWDD and run by the Community Service Society of New York (CSSNY).

• OPWDD CNBA

  This OPWDD form is used to reflect an amendment to a Self-Direction Budget.

• 2026 Employee Handbook Appendix B for Self-Direction Self-Hired Employees

  This is the current Appendix B of the Employee Handbook which applies to Self-Direction Self-Hired Staff.

• 2026 Employee Handbook

  This is the current AIM Services Employee Handbook.

• AIM's Supported Decision-Making Brochure

  Information on AIM's Supported Decision-Making (SDM) supports.

• OPWDD Housing Subsidy

  Information on OPWDD Housing Subsidy.