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November 21, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on Survive and Thrive During the Holidays

Survive and Thrive During the Holidays

If you are looking to survive and thrive during the holidays, there are things you can do to lessen stress.

November 17, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on It’s Official

It’s Official

ACA/NY received recertification from OPWDD. Three elements were weighted and used to determine the final ACA/NY redesignation period.

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October 30, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on Care Managers Volunteer

Care Managers Volunteer

Care Managers volunteer their time at the Special Olympics October Invitational, helping Member competition in competitions.

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September 26, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on OPWDD Announcement

Using funds available through the American Rescue Plan Act, OPWDD has contracted with Guidehouse, Inc. to conduct a comprehensive review of the use of managed care payment systems and how managed care might support the agency to achieve its strategic…

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September 22, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on Dream Team

Dream Team

ACA/NY celebrates while honoring its best Over 500 ACA/NY Care Managers and support staff gathered at Leonard’s Palazzo on Long Island on September 13 to celebrate a successful year at the 2023 All Staff Conference. CEO Nick Cappoletti addressed the…

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August 4, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on ADA celebrated across New York State

ADA celebrated across New York State

Marking the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act Celebrations across New York State marked the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act into law 33 years ago, prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities. At the…

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August 4, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on How to put yourself out there

How to put yourself out there

Tips for Dating Success by Kathy O’Connell, Founder of Radiant Abilities, ACA/NY Guest Blogger Are you feeling like nothing is changing in your dating life? Are prospects not working out? Maybe you have begun to give up on that elusive…

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July 3, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on Living proudly with disability

Living proudly with disability

July Marks the Signing of the American Disabilities Act The American Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed in the White House on July 26, 1990. It marked an important day for the IDD community. The Act attempted to prevent discrimination against…

May 19, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on We must continue to advocate

We must continue to advocate

ACA/NY CEO Nick Cappoletti Addresses the Bronx DD Council CEO Nick Cappoletti was the keynote speaker for the 35th Annual Family Support Conference hosted by the Bronx Developmental Disabilities Council on May 18. With over 300 in attendance, Nick shared…

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May 10, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on Communication changes for Members

Communication changes for Members

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) has ended, which means how ACA/NY works and communicates with Members will change. So here is some important information to know. Changes to Telehealth Starting May 11, 2023, Members will be required to meet…