Quality Management Committee

Per the OPWDD Policy Manual, every Care Coordination Organization (CCO) has a Quality Management Committee (QMC). STC’s Quality Management Committee is a multi-disciplinary team overseen by the Population Health Coordinator and comprised of various STC staff,...

Kat’s Journey to Funding Silas’s Wheelchair Ramp

Silas is “the brightest light you can be around,” according to his mom, Kristen D’Avolio. He is a kind-hearted boy who is always the first to offer help. He loves video games and superheroes, and spending time with his family. As Silas has grown, it has become a...

The One Big Beautiful Bill and Your Care

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) has made headlines since it was signed into effect by President Trump on July 4, 2025. There are still many uncertainties, but we hope to demystify what is known now about how this bill may impact you and your care. First, it is...

Comprehensive Care Management: Nicole and Ali

When Kim Santucci met Care Coordination Manager (CCM), Nicole Garritano, she already had a variety of services established to support her daughter, Ali. Like many families, Kim was in the midst of a year-long struggle to secure funding for a new iPad and case for Ali...

The OPWDD Ombudsman Program

Have you heard of the new Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Ombudsman (IDDO) program?  Ombudssam is a Swedish word for “representative” and this new program provides independent, conflict-free, services to assist people with Intellectual and...