MEMBER SHARES HOW HE OVERCAME HIS FEAR
Trevor is a member of LIFEPlan who uses a letterboard to communicate. He wrote a blog about how he is working on overcoming his fears.
Continue Reading "MEMBER SHARES HOW HE OVERCAME HIS FEAR"Trevor is a member of LIFEPlan who uses a letterboard to communicate. He wrote a blog about how he is working on overcoming his fears.
Continue Reading "MEMBER SHARES HOW HE OVERCAME HIS FEAR"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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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"
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”