Member and Family Forums
Forums are held monthly on topics of interest to Members, families, and those in the IDD community. Members are notified via the Member Enews.
Continue Reading "Member and Family Forums"Forums are held monthly on topics of interest to Members, families, and those in the IDD community. Members are notified via the Member Enews.
Continue Reading "Member and Family Forums"Join the ACANY Member Relations Liaisons for a one-hour drop-in session where you can get your questions answered.
Continue Reading "MEMBER RELATIONS LIAISONS DROP-IN SESSION"ACANY and LIFEPlan CCO Provider Relations is hosting a virtual summit designed to empower leaders and professionals across the IDD field.
Continue Reading "VIRTUAL SUMMIT 2026"Are you interested in connecting with other Self-Advocates? Would you like to be a part of the LIFEPlan Self-Advocates' community?
Continue Reading "ACANY’s Self-Advocates Group"New Members and their families can attend to learn what to expect in the first 90 days of Care Management services.
Continue Reading "New Member Orientation"Providers: Please join us for educational webinars to provide you a deeper understanding of IDD best practices.
Continue Reading "Provider Educational Webinars"New York State is working on a new Olmstead Plan, which is a plan that helps make sure people with disabilities can live in the communities they choose, and with the supports they need.
Continue Reading "Olmstead Plan Listening Sessions"The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) wants to hear from you! As part of the 2023-2027 OPWDD Strategic Plan, OPWDD is inviting the public to one of their […]
Continue Reading "OPWDD WANTS YOUR OPINION"Navigating Changes of Life: Grief and Loss The Kennedy Willis Center on Down Syndrome will be hosting a series of fall webinars that will provide information and techniques on the […]
Continue Reading "KENNEDY WILLIS CENTER FALL WEBINAR OPPORTUNITY"Join us for a one-hour session to learn about accessing dental care for Medicaid recipients.
Continue Reading "Accessing Dental Care for Medicaid Recipients"
ACANY and LIFEPlan CCO Provider Relations is hosting a virtual summit designed to empower leaders and professionals across the IDD field. This event will spotlight emerging practices, innovative models, leadership strategies, and clinical insights that strengthen programs and improve outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex behavioral health needs. Click here to read more about the presentations listed below:
• Presenter: Erik Jacobson, Ph.D. “Turning the Corner: A Practical Path from Crisis to Stability in Residential Care”
• Presenter: John M. Guercio, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, NADD-CC “Staff Training in Adult Services Setting: Key Components to Facilitate Safety and Skill Acquisition”
• Presenter: Dr. Benjamin Margolis “The Devil’s in the Details: Avoiding Pitfalls & Errors in Medical Care”
• Presenter: Holly Brown, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC “Uncovering the Hidden Causes: Medical Screening as the First Step in Managing Interfering Behaviors”
• Presenter: Karyn Harvey, Ph.D. “Trauma Informed Support for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities”