The New York State Office of the Chief Disability Officer (OCDO) and Positive Exposure are working together on a special book project.
Continue Reading "Be Featured in a Book Celebrating New York’s Disability Community"At the end of June, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned two federal court rulings that had delayed the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and Syria.
Continue Reading "IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR HAITIAN AND SYRIAN TPS HOLDERS"Police departments are expanding safety programs designed to help protect individuals who may have difficulty communicating or who are prone to eloping.
Continue Reading "How Local Safety Programs Are Helping Protect Children and Adults with Disabilities"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"For more than 36 years, Tom has taken pride in his work, his family, and helping others whenever he can. But beyond his daily routine, he also has goals of his own: Staying active, trying new experiences, and continuing to…
Continue Reading "MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: TOM"Understanding the Recent Department of Justice (DOJ) Memo About the Olmstead Decision What This Means for People with Disabilities and Their Families The U.S. Department of Justice recently issued a memorandum discussing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504…
Continue Reading "Understanding the Recent Department of Justice (DOJ) Memo About the Olmstead Decision"Virtual Learning Sessions 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 "Virtual Learning Sessions"Join LIFEPlan CCO and ACANY for a screening of UNSEEN, a powerful award‑winning documentary about how caregivers are often overlooked and unsupported.
Continue Reading "UNSEEN SCREENINGS"July is Disability Pride Month—a time to recognize, celebrate, and uplift the disability community.
Continue Reading "DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH"Feeling safe, respected, and supported where you live is a fundamental right.
Continue Reading "Home Is a Right—Not a Privilege"Find trusted services and supports across New York State—fast and all in one place.
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