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Since 1974, providing services to disabled children, adults, and their familiesDisabled Persons Action Organization
It is the mission
of Disabled Persons Action Organization to provide quality and effective individualized services to developmentally disabled children and adults in Jefferson and Lewis Counties. The services are primarily geared toward helping families cope with the stress of caring for their disabled loved ones.
Welcome to the online home of Disabled Persons Action Organization!
For 50 years, DPAO has provided needed services to residents of Jefferson and Lewis Counties. We encourage you to learn more about the programs and services of our organization. We also hope that you return regularly to this site for up to date information on our cultural productions as well as our Summer Concert Series.
What's New at DPAO
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November 8, 2022

DPAO wants to get out the good news! All of our programs are up and running without restrictions ... no more masks and no more limitations on capacity!
Please come back and see us, we miss you!
If you are new or unfamiliar with some of our programs, give us a call or send us an email and we can provide you with more information and a tour of our sites. Program contact information below ...
Jenah EllsworthDay Habilitation Coordinator
(315) 782-5285, Extension 232
JEllsworth@dpao.net
Mary OchoaEmployment Program Coordinator
(315) 782-5285, Extension 235
MOchoa@DPAO.net
Ashley PennockSelf-Direction Program Coordinator
(315) 782-5285, Extension 228
APennock@DPAO.net
Sarah O'ConnellSite Based Respite/Recreation Coordinator
(315) 782-5285, Extension 231
SOconnell@DPAO.net
Carmen MillerJefferson County Free Standing Respite Coordinator
(315) 782-2485
CMiller@DPAO.net
Tina NortzLewis County Free Standing Respite Coordinator
(315) 376-8327
TNortz@DPAO.net
What does DPAO do? Watch Austin's story and listen to what DPAO has done for him!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guYCboLXXeY
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