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New York State Office of People with Developmental Disabilities

New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities is a State social service agency in New York that has provided one AFI grant since 2008, with the objective to enroll people with developmental disabilities into the banking system, as they are historically left out and are economically depressed.

This project emphasizes homeownership, business capitalization, and postsecondary education and vocational training, with the goal of advancing independence and sustainable living for people with developmental disabilities.

Partners

Partners for this grant include the State of New York and agencies that serve people with developmental disabilities, including staff and families of people with developmental disabilities who provide support services.

Assets for Independence Grant History

Name	Amount	Start Date	End Date
90EI0525	$1,000,000	7/1/2008	6/30/2013

Project Title

AFI Program: For People with Developmental Disabilities, parents or Legal Guardians and Direct Support Workers

Highlights/Outcomes

30 IDAs have been opened.

267 participants have received financial education.

$14,510 saved by participants.

2 participants have purchased an asset.

Total AFI Funding

Total AFI Grant Funding: $1,000,000
Total Non-Federal Support: $1,000,000

Focus Population

This grantee targets eligible people with developmental disabilities; eligible families of people with developmental disabilities; and eligible direct support staff that provide care, and assistance to people with developmental disabilities in four regions of New York State: Capital District, Central Region, Finger Lakes, and Western.

Contact

New York State Office of People with Developmental Disabilities
44 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12229-0001
(518) 473-1973
www.omr.state.ny.us