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.
Your Vote Counts
All U.S. citizens who are 18 and older have a right and privilege to vote. Voting Rights We are committed to ensuring that voting rights are upheld for the people we serve and that every person is given the opportunity to register to vote. Every effort should be made to discuss with the person their right to vote and to…
Continue Reading →CEO NICK CAPOLETTI TESTIFIES AT ASSEMBLY HEARING
At a recent New York State Assembly Public Hearing on Access to Residential Placements, state leaders, advocates, and providers came together to address the growing need for housing and support services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this video, Nick Capoletti, CEO of CCANY, shares testimony on the challenges facing individuals and families, and the urgent need for…
Continue Reading →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…
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