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Self-Direction & parent advocacy

OPWDD Self-Direction without agency bureaucracy

I help New York families access and manage self-directed budgets for a loved one with autism or a developmental disability using clear plain-language guidance.

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Kitchen-table clarity

Why I do this work

I am the mother of a nonverbal autistic child. When our family first started navigating OPWDD services, thick state binders and technical bureaucracy left us feeling isolated and deeply uncertain.

I learned the state budget system step by step. Today, I convert complex administrative rules into clear actionable funding so your family can focus on what your child needs.

Lived parent perspective

Clear facts for families

100%

plain-language budget breakdown

12+ yrs

lived parent experience

NY State

licensed self-direction broker

Core support pillars

Three core support pillars

From initial start-up budget allocations to ongoing plan updates and staffing management, every service step is tailored to your family reality.

Pillar 01
Pillar 02
Pillar 03

Budget Start-Up

Ongoing Support

Staff Coordination

Building your initial person-centered plan and securing state approval with straightforward financial breakdowns.

Managing monthly fiscal intermediary requirements, annual plan updates, and budget amendments without stress.

Connecting your family with self-hired support staff, community classes, and authorized service providers.

Parent to parent advocacy

No agency jargon, no administrative hurdles — just real answers for your child.

Schedule a quiet kitchen-table consultation to review your OPWDD options with someone who has walked in your shoes.