A Message from CEO Erik Geizer (Continued)
STRATEGIC VISION PROGRESS
The Arc New York's Strategic Plan was approved by the Board in April 2021, and it represented an agreement by key stakeholders to engage in a formal process to move the organization forward in a unified direction and position The Arc New York for even greater success in the future. After a full year of implementation of this strategic vision, we have made great progress on every initiative. We received over 10,500 survey responses from staff across the state to guide our efforts to enhance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We are implementing significant changes to strengthen our governance process, exploring innovative approaches to programming, detailing best practices and strategies, revitalizing our advocacy efforts, and working to address our ongoing staffing crisis. We invite you to explore the Strategic Vision Progress Report to learn more details about the work completed over the past year, the goals for the next twelve months, and the larger vision for our future. We encourage you to reach out with questions and feedback as we work in unison to achieve our goals, build our organization toward the future, and fulfill our mission. OPWDD'S STRATEGIC PLAN Similar to The Arc New York, the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) recently released their much anticipated 2023-2027 Draft Strategic Plan.
New York State is required under Mental Hygiene Law 5.07 to develop a comprehensive five-year plan that defines and adequately resources supports and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). OPWDD’s last plan under this requirement was adopted in 2012 and expired in 2016. According to OPWDD Commissioner Kerri Neifeld, “This draft plan presents solutions to the critical issues that our stakeholders have told us need to be addressed, such as strengthening the workforce, providing new housing options, better supporting people where they are, exploring new support opportunities, improving existing options and supporting people to find employment and meaningful day activities." OPWDD is holding a series of in-person regional forums to present the plan and solicit public feedback.
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