Addiction Awareness for Families of People with IDD
Helping a loved one through an addiction is never an easy thing to do. Families are a huge part of a person’s recovery.
Continue Reading "Addiction Awareness for Families of People with IDD"Helping a loved one through an addiction is never an easy thing to do. Families are a huge part of a person’s recovery.
Continue Reading "Addiction Awareness for Families of People with IDD"Celebrating LGBTQ Month This month communities celebrate LGBTQ Pride. The LGBT community, also referred to as LGBTQ+, GLBT, or gay, is a loosely defined group of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and […]
Continue Reading "LGBTQ and People with Disabilities"The 5.07 Planning Process Section 5.07 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law requires OPWDD to make a five-year plan for providing services. This plan sets goals for improving supports […]
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Continue Reading "Supporting Safe and Healthy Relationships in Our Community"Statement from the Statewide CCO Family & Member Advisory Collaborative on the New York State FY 2022-2023 Budget The Statewide CCO Family and Member Advisory Collaborative stated, We thank Governor […]
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ACANY and LIFEPlan CCO Provider Relations is hosting a virtual summit designed to empower leaders and professionals across the IDD field. This event will spotlight emerging practices, innovative models, leadership strategies, and clinical insights that strengthen programs and improve outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex behavioral health needs. Click here to read more about the presentations listed below:
• Presenter: Erik Jacobson, Ph.D. “Turning the Corner: A Practical Path from Crisis to Stability in Residential Care”
• Presenter: John M. Guercio, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, NADD-CC “Staff Training in Adult Services Setting: Key Components to Facilitate Safety and Skill Acquisition”
• Presenter: Dr. Benjamin Margolis “The Devil’s in the Details: Avoiding Pitfalls & Errors in Medical Care”
• Presenter: Holly Brown, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC “Uncovering the Hidden Causes: Medical Screening as the First Step in Managing Interfering Behaviors”
• Presenter: Karyn Harvey, Ph.D. “Trauma Informed Support for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities”