June has been declared Rights Promotion Month by our CCO. It is a time to celebrate empowerment, dignity, and the voices of those we serve. Care Managers play a vital role in educating members about their rights and supporting them in exercising those rights. The Member Relations team is committed to assisting Care Managers to ensure that no member is denied their civil or legal rights due to an intellectual and/or developmental disability diagnosis. Every member deserves to be treated with the same respect and dignity afforded to others, regardless of race, religion, national origin, age, gender, ethnic background, primary language, sexual orientation, developmental or other disabilities, or health conditions such as HIV infection.
GET AWAY THIS SUMMER
Tips for Traveling Traveling can be difficult for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), regardless of the distance or duration of the trip. A change in routine, unfamiliar or overstimulating surroundings, and physical barriers can present challenges when traveling. Taking time to prepare before a trip can help people with disabilities and their families have a more positive experience.…
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Contact Your Congressman and Tell Them to Save Medicaid Congress is considering cutting $880 BILLION to Medicaid. This could mean cuts in programming, health services, and the loss of jobs in healthcare and support services. What Are We Doing as an Organization? On Thursday, CCANY CEO Nick Cappoletti was at the 37th annual Bronx Family Support Conference, speaking about how…
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May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month The month of May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month, with May 16 being designated as International Celiac Disease Awareness Day. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that occurs in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. It is estimated to affect 1 in 100…
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