OPWDD has revised the rules that apply to using your SD budget and services out-of-state. Beginning January 1, 2020, the following changes apply: Any request submitted after the date of the out-of-state request will be returned and will not be reimbursed. If staff are present during the out-of-state trip, they can only work within the […]
Dear SEMP and Participants, Harmonix will be down from 6:00 PM Thursday, 11/21 to 6:00 AM Friday, 11/22 for system maintenance, updates, and fixes. The Participant Portal and SEMP Survey will also be down. Email notification will be sent to all Brokers, Participants, Primary Contacts, and SEMP Survey users notifying them. We will also be […]
Editor’s note: This month’s Self-Direction segment highlights Matthew Magilavy. Mathew’s journey in Self-Direction began in 2010 when he was 21 years old. With tremendous challenges and deficits such as limited communication and social skills, Matthew’s Mom couldn’t imagine or foresee the growth and achievements that lay ahead, due to Self-Direction. In Matthews words. I have […]
Timesheet_Upload_Guide Brokers/ Primary Contact (Families) We are excited to announce that effective immediately Support Staff have the ability to upload their timesheets through the ISS portal once all signatures have been obtained. Within the next 24 hours, all active support staff will be receiving a portal invite with their sign in credentials and a link […]
REMINDER: With the hectic Holidays fast approaching, the Accounts Payable Department would like to remind everyone to please send in your expenses timely. We kindly request that you send in all paperwork within 30 days of the end of the month of service to guarantee that the request does not expire before it can be […]
To all Payroll Employees 1) Log on to your UltiPro to view and verify your information now so it is sure to be accurate on year-end documents. This includes Name Spelling, Social Security Number, Tax Information. If you need help logging on please email ultipro@issny.org 2) On your most recent UltiPro pay statement, review your […]
To all families, participants, brokers and SEMP reporters, Please be advised that the Portal (Harmonix) will be down for system maintenance and upgrades from 6:00pm, Thursday 8/1 to 6:00am, Friday 8/2. Thank you, ISS IT Team
Meet James My name is James and I’m 32 years old. I have been Self-Directing since 2014. Currently living with a non-cancerous brain tumor, I’m a living miracle. Self-Direction has given me the freedom to do the things that interest me, and provides staff to help me with the things I couldn’t do on my […]
Editors Note: Nicole Milano was recently recognized for her service dog training efforts, by Councilman Anthony P. D’Esposito. In a letter from Councilman Esposito, he commended Nicole for her dedication to the service dog assistance program and for her commitment as a life skills coach for individuals with disabilities. “Teamwork Turns Two Canine Enthusiasts to […]