OPWDD Announcement
OPWDD wants to hear from people with IDD to inform future planning. ACANY encourages you to participate in these upcoming discussions.
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Dream Team
Over 500 ACANY Care Managers and administrative staff gathered at Leonard's Palazzo on Long Island to celebrate a successful year.
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ADA celebrated across New York State
Celebrations across New York State marked the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act into law 33 years ago.
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How to put yourself out there
Are you feeling like nothing is changing in your dating life? There are Four things to consider gaining success in dating.
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Living proudly with disability
We recognize that pride comes from living your life on your own terms. Here are some resources that can help the IDD community do just that.
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We must continue to advocate
CEO Nick Cappoletti was the keynote speaker for the Annual Family Support Conference hosted by the Bronx Developmental Disabilities Council.
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Communication changes for Members
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) has ended, which means how ACANY works and communicates with Members will change. So here is some important information to know.
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Judith Heumann
Judith “Judy” Heumann was the mother of the disability rights movement. You may not know her whole story. Her legacy is deep.
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ACA/NY Staff Donate 200 Pounds of Food!
According to Feeding America’s ‘Map the Meal Gap’ study released earlier this year, 1 in 10 people in New York face hunger and 1 in 7 are children.
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As a renter, you have the right to live in safe, clean-living conditions. Know your rights as a renter with these resources.
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