IDENTIFICATION CARDS | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD)
44 Holland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
Eligibility
Hours
Application process
Call for Information
Service area
NY
Description
Free ID cards which are designed to help police, firefighters and emergency personnel interact with people who may not be able to communicate effectively. The cards explain that the person with this card may have difficulty understanding, following directions or communicating. The back of the card includes identifying information and an emergency contact.
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Providing organization
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD)
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including Intellectual Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and other Neurological Impairments.