Community Networking Events by ACANY
Connecting providers, community partners, and families, while elevating the voices of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
ACANY’s Community Networking Events bring together Care Managers, providers, community organizations, and families to share resources, build relationships, and strengthen coordinated, person-centered care.
We are honored to be adding a wonderful new feature to events this year. We will be featuring, at select locations, Unseen, a powerful documentary that highlights the lived experiences of individuals with IDD and their families—grounding each gathering in real stories, reflection, and shared understanding.
At these events, you can:
- Learn about programs and services available in your region
- Connect directly with providers and community partners
- Build meaningful relationships that support collaboration and access to care
Who Should Attend
- OPWDD HCBS Waiver Providers
- Community-Based and Health Care Organizations
- Family Support Services (FSS) Providers
- People with IDD and their families
- ACANY Care Management teams
- Local and State government representatives
Event Impact
Our Community Networking Events continue to grow, bringing together a strong and diverse IDD network. Recent events have welcomed:
- 1,098 Care Managers
- 392 Provider Organizations
- 146 Members and Family Participants
Featured Experience: Unseen
More than a screening, Unseen invites thoughtful conversation about inclusion, access, and what meaningful support truly looks like, deepening connections and reinforcing the purpose of our work.
Find an Event Near You
Browse upcoming Community Networking Events and register to attend.
We look forward to connecting with you.

Upcoming Events
Lower Hudson Valley
Thursday, April 23, 2026
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sleepy Hollow Hotel
455 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591
Panel discussion at 12 p.m. – Thinking Ahead: Aging, Care and Support
Screening of Unseen at 1 p.m.
Brooklyn/Queens
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Terrace on the Park
52-11 111th St., Queens, NY
Panel discussion at 10:30 a.m. – Benefits and Entitlements
Oral Health education provided by NYU Dentistry
Screening of Unseen at 12:30 p.m.
Provider Tabling FULL for this event ONLY
Rockland and Orange County
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nanuet Town Centre – Regal Theater Corridor
5101 Fashion Drive, Nanuet, NY 10954
Panel discussion at 12 p.m. – Thinking Ahead: Aging, Care, and Support
Screening of Unseen at 1 p.m.
Long Island
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Marriott Melville Long Island
1350 Walt Whitman Rd., Melville, NY 11747
Panel discussion at 10:30 a.m. – Transition to Adulthood
Screening of Unseen at 12:30 p.m.
Staten Island
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Staten Island Hilton Garden Inn
1100 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
Panel discussion 11:15a.m. (topic TBD)
Screening of Unseen at 12:30 p.m.
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Community Networking Event Photo Galleries
“This was the most amazing and productive networking event. My meetings with Care Managers and supervisors were extremely fruitful, and I must say that the level of care, knowledge, and involvement I witnessed was phenomenal.”















