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.
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Olmstead Plan Listening Sessions
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.
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MEDICAID FUNDING AT RISK
Medicaid services for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), including Care Management services, are at risk of losing essential funding, as the federal government puts forth proposals to massively cut spending. Help protect Medicaid by contacting your lawmakers.
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DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH
Disability Pride Month celebrates people with disabilities, promotes disability rights, and commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA was signed into law on July 26th, 1990, to prohibit discrimination based on disability. The first Disability…
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Accessible Beach Days: Summer Fun for Everyone
Summer is here—and that means it’s time to hit the beach! For many families and people we support, finding outdoor spaces that are not only fun, but also accessible, can be a challenge. Luckily, New York State offers several beautiful,…
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WE WANT YOUR STORIES
July is Disability Pride Month and we want to share what makes our members proud! This could be starting a new job, graduating from a program, or helping out your community. If you have accomplished something lately that made you…
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RIGHTS PROMOTION MONTH: TENANT RIGHTS AND HOUSING NAVIGATION
Do you feel you are being treated unfairly in your living situation? Are you happy in your living situation? Federal, State, and Local Fair Housing and Anti-discrimination laws protect individuals from housing discrimination. It is unlawful to discriminate based…
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OBSERVING JUNETEENTH
A Call for Equity and Inclusion On June 19, we observe Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when the last enslaved Black Americans learned of their freedom—two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It is a day of both remembrance and…
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THE BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM
A Resource for Drivers with Autism The Blue Envelope Program helps drivers with autism and other individuals with special needs to communicate with a police officer during a traffic stop. Participants can pick up a blue envelope at their…
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RIGHTS PROMOTION MONTH: SERVICE DENIALS AND APPEALS
Did you know that you have the right to challenge the decisions that are made by OPWDD, Social Security, Medicaid, private insurance, etc.? Waiver Eligibility/Waiver Service Denials Have you or your loved one been denied Waiver services? You have the…
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