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.
Halloween Can Be Fun for Everyone
🎃 Halloween can be fun. It can also feel overwhelming. Costumes, crowds, lights, sounds, and routine changes can be hard. Everyone deserves a Halloween that works for them. Here are a few things to keep in mind. 🩵 Teal Pumpkin Promotes a safer Halloween for children with food allergies, celiac disease, and other medical conditions that make traditional candy unsafe.…
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Your Voice Matters Regardless of ability, each person should be able to vote in a way that works for them and have their voice heard in the decisions that affect their community. Voting is an important way to share your opinions and help shape your community. Before You Vote: Make Sure You Are Registered Verify your registration status here: New…
Continue Reading →Direct Support Professionals’ Week
This Direct Support Professionals' Week, we’re celebrating the people who make an incredible difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities every day. ACANY and LIFEPlan CCO recently visited our community partners at Warren, Washington & Albany Counties ARC (WWAARC), where we met Vanessa, a Direct Support Professional who shared what inspires her work, why direct support…
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