GROW – Advocacy Group Based in Westchester Co.

GROW is a parent and family run organization whose dedicated members have volunteered their time for over thirty years to advocate for a full range of support services to enhance the lives of people with developmental disabilities.

The following files give a complete picture of GROW: History, Position & Policy papers, and Brochure. Download Zip file & click to open: growpositionpapers

Visit website: www.growny.org

The Purposes of GROW are:

*To advocate to enhance the quality of life of persons with developmental disabilities
*To provide support and information to parents and families of persons with developmental disabilities.
*To promote the expansion of community residential opportunities and enhanced services for those living at home.
*To advocate for adequate funding necessary to ensure quality of services provided for persons with developmental disabilities.

IMPORTANT MEETING:  SEE ALL DETAILS IN COMPLETE NEWSLETTER:

GROW NEWS September 2015

THE FUTURE OF OPWDD Many changes are on the horizon… Listen and Learn Legislators on the NY State Mental Hygiene Committee will engage in a panel discussion of topics such as: • Managed care • People First Waiver • Front Door • Residential options • Self-direction • Guardianship • Other concerns that you would like addressed Come to the GROW General Meeting Sunday, October 25, 2015 Brunch & Networking: 10:30 a.m. Meeting 11:00 a.m. At WIHD – Cedarwood Hall Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY