What are not-for-profit voluntary providers, and what role do they play in providing services for people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities who live in New York State?
As part of OMRDDs comprehensive, integrated system of services for persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities, New York State relies on a partnership between the public and private sectors, in order to best meet the needs of its citizens with developmental disabilities. The needs of individuals with developmental disabilities are met through active participation from parents, advocates, friends and others, including not-for-profit providers. Voluntary provider agencies are located throughout the State of New York, and run programs for people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities that are authorized or certified by the State. Not-for-profit agencies are governed by Boards of Directors, whose members are volunteers committed to assisting these agencies in carrying out their mission. Usually, these agencies have paid staff, and are led by an executive director who reports to the Board of Directors.
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