New York's Chief Disability Officer Kimberly Hill Ridley has been busy since the office was created nearly two years ago.

Key Takeaways. Some disabled adults in New York qualify for Medicaid, which covers medical care and potentially other health care benefits such as home health aides. Disabled adults in New York may also qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which provides monthly cash deposits to cover basic necessities.

Kim was appointed by Governor Kathy Hochul to serve as New York State's first-ever Chief Disability Officer (CDO) on February 14, 2022 - the same day that New York's Office of the Chief Disability Officer was created in law within the Executive Chamber, making it one of the first states in the country to establish such ...

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, Prader-Willi syndrome and other neurological impairments.