This Direct Support Professionals' Week, we’re celebrating the people who make an incredible difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities every day.
Continue Reading "Direct Support Professionals’ Week"Cory inspires those around him through his determination, kindness, and signature sense of humor. With the support of his Care Manager, Abby, he has made significant progress in recent years, earning the trust of his peers and support teams while…
Continue Reading "Employment, Community, and Reaching Goals"After turning 18, Social Security conducts an Age 18 Redetermination to decide whether you still qualify for SSI under the adult disability rules.
Continue Reading "Age 18 Redeterminations Webinar"Join LIFEPlan CCO and ACANY for a screening of UNSEEN, a powerful award‑winning documentary about how caregivers are often overlooked and unsupported.
Continue Reading "UNSEEN SCREENINGS"The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a landmark federal civil rights law that protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination.
Continue Reading "NATIONAL DISABILITY INDEPENDENCE DAY"The New York State Office of the Chief Disability Officer (OCDO) and Positive Exposure are working together on a special book project.
Continue Reading "Be Featured in a Book Celebrating New York’s Disability Community"At the end of June, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned two federal court rulings that had delayed the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and Syria.
Continue Reading "IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR HAITIAN AND SYRIAN TPS HOLDERS"Police departments are expanding safety programs designed to help protect individuals who may have difficulty communicating or who are prone to eloping.
Continue Reading "How Local Safety Programs Are Helping Protect Children and Adults with Disabilities"Understanding the Recent Department of Justice (DOJ) Memo About the Olmstead Decision What This Means for People with Disabilities and Their Families The U.S. Department of Justice recently issued a memorandum discussing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504…
Continue Reading "Understanding the Recent Department of Justice (DOJ) Memo About the Olmstead Decision"July is Disability Pride Month—a time to recognize, celebrate, and uplift the disability community.
Continue Reading "DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH"Find trusted services and supports across New York State—fast and all in one place.
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