Member and Family Forums
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"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"Are you interested in connecting with other Self-Advocates? Would you like to be a part of the LIFEPlan Self-Advocates' community?
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"The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities has issued guidance in response to recent federal immigration policy changes that may affect people with developmental disabilities, their families, and service providers.
Continue Reading "OPWDD SHARES GUIDANCE ON IMMIGRATION POLICY CHANGES"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"This Black History Month, ACANY proudly recognizes the powerful impact Black leaders have had on disability rights and advocacy.
Continue Reading "CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH"More than 2,000 adults across New York State, aged 18 and older, will be invited to take part in a survey about OPWDDs services they receive.
Continue Reading "OPWDD Launches the 2025–2026 National Core Indicators In Person Survey"The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has released an important draft policy that could make New York’s outdoor spaces more accessible for people with mobility disabilities.
Continue Reading "HELP SHAPE NEW YORK’S FUTURE OF ACCESSIBLE OUTDOOR RECREATION"Earlier this week Governor Kathy Hochul released her proposed FY 2027 Executive Budget.
Continue Reading "STATE BUDGET UPDATE: WHAT DOES IT MEANS FOR IDD SERVICES?"ACANY and LIFEPlan CCO Provider Relations is hosting a virtual summit designed to empower leaders and professionals across the IDD field.
Continue Reading "VIRTUAL SUMMIT 2026"
ACANY and LIFEPlan CCO Provider Relations is hosting a virtual summit designed to empower leaders and professionals across the IDD field. This event will spotlight emerging practices, innovative models, leadership strategies, and clinical insights that strengthen programs and improve outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex behavioral health needs. Click here to read more about the presentations listed below:
• Presenter: Erik Jacobson, Ph.D. “Turning the Corner: A Practical Path from Crisis to Stability in Residential Care”
• Presenter: John M. Guercio, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, NADD-CC “Staff Training in Adult Services Setting: Key Components to Facilitate Safety and Skill Acquisition”
• Presenter: Dr. Benjamin Margolis “The Devil’s in the Details: Avoiding Pitfalls & Errors in Medical Care”
• Presenter: Holly Brown, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC “Uncovering the Hidden Causes: Medical Screening as the First Step in Managing Interfering Behaviors”
• Presenter: Karyn Harvey, Ph.D. “Trauma Informed Support for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities”