Blog - Page 8 of 15 - Advance Care Alliance New York

A mother, a son with a disability and a father poses for a selfie outside in the wind.

March 14, 2024 ACANY News, ProvidersLeave a Comment on Family Support Services

Family Support Services

Family Support Services is a resource available to families to enhance their ability to provide in-home care to their loved ones with IDD.

Continue Reading "Family Support Services"

February 15, 2024 ACANY StoriesLeave a Comment on Piece of the Puzzle

Piece of the Puzzle

Emily wanted to explore her dreams and aspirations while enhancing her understanding world around her. Emily could do this through self-direction, so Kelly set her on the path for these services.

Continue Reading "Piece of the Puzzle"

A mother sits next to her daughter who has Down syndrome and her father is at her other side.

February 9, 2024 ACANY ProvidersLeave a Comment on Reasonable Indication of Need for Services

Reasonable Indication of Need for Services

On July 17, 2023, OPWDD released an Administrative Directive (ADM) regarding HCBS Waiver enrollment for Members dependent on age-related services for the authorization of community-based habilitation services.

Continue Reading "Reasonable Indication of Need for Services"

CMOR: A woman appears at the door showing her ACANY badge smiling.

February 8, 2024 ACANY ProvidersLeave a Comment on The CMOR

The CMOR

The Care Management Observation Report must be completed for Willowbrook Class members residing in certified settings.

Continue Reading "The CMOR"

Expanded partnership: A man holds up his hand for a "high five" as a young man who has Down syndrome does the same.

February 6, 2024 ACANY Providers, NewsLeave a Comment on Expanded Partnership with Kennedy Willis Center

Expanded Partnership with Kennedy Willis Center

ACANY announced it is joining LIFEPlan in a partnership with the Kennedy Willis Center to expand and enhance services for Members.

Continue Reading "Expanded Partnership with Kennedy Willis Center"

January 29, 2024 ACANY StoriesLeave a Comment on Winning Through Losing

Winning Through Losing

Beverly wanted nothing more than to lose weight. But as a middle-aged woman, the battle to lose weight was far too great for her.

Continue Reading "Winning Through Losing"

Execellence in service: A Care Manager sits with a young girl with Down Syndrome outside.

January 19, 2024 ACANY NewsLeave a Comment on Excellence in Service

Excellence in Service

The leadership team at ACANY would like to announce that Advance Care Alliance has performed well in its recent evaluation by New York State's Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the New York State Department of Health.

Continue Reading "Excellence in Service"

January 17, 2024 ACANY ProvidersLeave a Comment on Life Plan Addendums

Life Plan Addendums

The Care Manager must ensure the Life Plan is revised when needed. The revision is created by making an addendum.

Continue Reading "Life Plan Addendums"

January 17, 2024 ACANY ProvidersLeave a Comment on SART Introduced

SART Introduced

Effective January 25, 2024, the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) will begin using the fully electronic Service Amendment Request Tool (SART) to replace the paper Service Amendment Request Form (SARF).

Continue Reading "SART Introduced"

January 10, 2024 ACANY StoriesLeave a Comment on Better Healing

Better Healing

Everyone could focus on Rose’s healing process after Nancy presented the solution, thanks to the expertise of ACANY’s clinical team.

Continue Reading "Better Healing"