CONTACT SHEET

Self-direction

In New York State, people with intellectual or developmental disabilities can use funding from the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to purchase Self-Directed Services, instead of enrolling in traditional programs run by service agencies. You can read more about self-direction here.

To schedule a self-direction information session, contact one of the self- direction liaisons in your borough.

Self-Direction Liaisons

Bronx
Robert Johnsen
(718) 430-0887
Robert.A.Johnsen@opwdd.ny.gov

Manhattan
Stephenie Rozzell
(646) 766-3448
Stephenie.X.Rozzell@opwdd.ny.gov

Brooklyn
Deica Johnson
(718) 642-7024
Deica.Johnson@opwdd.ny.gov

Queens
Regine Petigny
(718) 217-5980
Regine.Petigny@opwdd.ny.gov

Staten Island
Margaret Varghese
(718) 982-1919
Margaret.Varghese@opwdd.ny.gov