Cone Was an Advocate for Equality and Disability Rights Kitty Cone was a disability rights activist who had muscular dystrophy. She was heavily involved with the disability rights movement of the 1970s. Cone is widely recognized as a…
Continue Reading "CELEBRATING DIFFERENCES: KITTY CONE"One of the many women we can look up to is Judy Heumann. Known as “The Mother of the Disability Rights Movement,” Heumann was just 18 months old when she contracted polio, which required her to use a wheelchair for…
Continue Reading "INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY"Care Managers and Providers Working Together Liann M. Dennis, Quality Compliance Investigations Specialist of People’s Arc of Suffolk, shared a wonderful example of Person-Centered Engagement between their organization and ACANY. ACANY Care Manager Helen Mostacero supports a member named Gio…
Continue Reading "Member Success Story"Care Manager Helps Nelphy Achieve his Dream as Aspiring Artist Sometimes, Care Managers can help provide the spark that members need to find what makes them happy. Nelphy, 26, lives in the Bronx. He used to spend much of…
Continue Reading "DRAWING DREAMS"It was Samantha and Argyro teaming up that led to a solution for Margaret who needed somewhere to call home.
Continue Reading "Teaming Up"The key to Jackie's recovery from a significant decline in her mental and physical health after a heartbreak was Grazel's Care Management.
Continue Reading "The Road to Recovery"After a sudden change in Charlie's mental state, Care Manager Cynthia took small steps to lead him to better health and well-being.
Continue Reading "One Small Step"Emily wanted to explore her dreams and aspirations while enhancing her understanding world around her. Emily could do this through self-direction, so Kelly set her on the path for these services.
Continue Reading "Piece of the Puzzle"Beverly wanted nothing more than to lose weight. But as a middle-aged woman, the battle to lose weight was far too great for her.
Continue Reading "Winning Through Losing"Everyone could focus on Rose’s healing process after Nancy presented the solution, thanks to the expertise of ACANY’s clinical team.
Continue Reading "Better Healing"
