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About the OPWDD-Georgetown University NCCC Partnership for Systems Change Decorative Image

The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) entered a three-year partnership with Georgetown University National Center for Cultural Competence (NCCC). The project goal is to advance policies and practices of cultural and linguistic competence (CLC), diversity, equity, and inclusion in all components of the intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) system of New York State.

Announcements

  • Webinar Now On-Demand: Introducing the Cultural and Linguistic Competence Assessment for Developmental Disabilities (CLCADDO)
    The on-demand launch webinar offers an overview of the CLCADDO, the organizational assessment process and its benefits, and instructions for accessing the tool and additional resources. [60 minutes; aired 2/5/2025]
    Watch Now!
  • Resource: CLCADDO Organizational Assessment is Now Available to Providers
    The NCCC is pleased to announce the release of the Cultural and Linguistic Competence Assessment for Developmental Disabilities (CLCADD). This tool supports providers in assessing their organizational cultural and linguistic competence. Resources and technical assistance are also available to guide providers through the process.
    Access Now!
  • Virtual Event: OPWDD-NCCC Family Listening Sessions - Your Thoughts and Experiences Matter!
    Do you have a family member with an intellectual or other developmental disability (IDD) who receives supports and services now, has received them in the past, or has been unable to access supports and services from OPWDD? The Family Listening Sessions started in February 2025 for families across New York State.
    Register Today!
  • The Resource Bank is updated monthly - Check it out!
    The Resource Bank offers a library of articles, videos, toolkits, and more to support your journey toward cultural competence, linguistic competence, diversity, equity, and inclusion within the IDD system. Dive in and discover the wealth of knowledge waiting for you!
    Check it out!

The OPWDD-Georgetown University NCCC Partnership for Systems Change has four primary components:
(Click on each box to learn more about each component)



Contact Us

We welcome hearing from you. Please email us at:
OPWDD-NCCCpartnership@georgetown.edu