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…
Continue Reading "JUNE IS RIGHTS PROMOTION MONTH"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.…
Continue Reading "GET AWAY THIS SUMMER"Forums are held monthly on topics of interest to Members, families, and those in the IDD community. Members are notified via the Member Enews.
Continue Reading "Member and Family Forums"Join the ACANY Member Relations Liaisons for a one-hour drop-in session where you can get your questions answered.
Continue Reading "MEMBER RELATIONS LIAISONS DROP-IN SESSION"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…
Continue Reading "SAVE MEDICAID FROM BUDGET CUTS"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…
Continue Reading "CELIAC AWARENESS MONTH"Register to Attend This meeting is for members receiving services. If you are a parent or caregiver, we encourage you to participate in a Liaison Drop-In Session. Are you interested in connecting with other Self-Advocates? Would you like to…
Continue Reading "ACANY’s Self-Advocates Group"New Members and their families can attend to learn what to expect in the first 90 days of Care Management services.
Continue Reading "New Member Orientation"Grab your friends and family and get outdoors! Free events will be held throughout New York at New York State Parks and DEC Facilities. At these outdoor events, participants will be encouraged to discover a new activity or skill. Some…
Continue Reading "GET OUTDOORS AND GET TOGETHER 2025"AANE’s services are designed to promote independence, connection, and advocacy for autistic people, their families, and the professionals who support them. Their programs provide meaningful opportunities for skill-building, community engagement, and personal growth. Programs and Services Available Through AANE: Individual…
Continue Reading "NEW RESOURCE: TOOLS AND COMMUNITY FOR AUTISM AND NEURODIVERSITY"
