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.
HOME-ENABLING SUPPORTS
OPWDD Announces New HES Service Providers OPWDD has announced that eight not-for-profit service providers have been approved to deliver Home-Enabling Supports (HES) services to people with IDD who are living in the community and are enrolled in OPWDD and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver. Home-Enabling Supports are meant to help people: Build or keep important life skills Improve…
Continue Reading →HOUSING, SERVICES, AND YOUR VOICE: SHARE IDEAS THROUGH EXPRESS NY
Finding a home is more than just securing an address. It’s about comfort, belonging, and community. As Ellen, member at ACANY, recently shared: “It felt really good to just be on my own… I don’t have to have anyone tell me when to go to bed, and I can have friends or family come and go. This is what I…
Continue Reading →MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: STEPHEN
Independence Never Retires Stephen is living proof that determination and support can turn goals into reality. Raised in New York City, Stephen has always been a hard worker. Today, he continues to build independence through day habilitation services, Family Care supports, and his passion for knitting, which he uses both for therapy and to earn income. One of Stephen’s biggest…
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