CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
This Black History Month, ACANY proudly recognizes the powerful impact Black leaders have had on disability rights and advocacy.
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OPWDD Launches the 2025–2026 National Core Indicators In Person Survey
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.
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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.
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HELP SHAPE NEW YORK’S FUTURE OF ACCESSIBLE OUTDOOR RECREATION
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.
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STATE BUDGET UPDATE: WHAT DOES IT MEANS FOR IDD SERVICES?
Earlier this week Governor Kathy Hochul released her proposed FY 2027 Executive Budget.
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VIRTUAL SUMMIT 2026
ACANY and LIFEPlan CCO Provider Relations is hosting a virtual summit designed to empower leaders and professionals across the IDD field.
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ACANY’s Self-Advocates Group
Are you interested in connecting with other Self-Advocates? Would you like to be a part of the LIFEPlan Self-Advocates' community?
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Meet Ellen & Kayla: Living Independently, On Her Own Terms
Ellen’s journey to independent living is a powerful example of what person-centered care looks like in action.
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EMPOWERING FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE WITH ABLENOW
ABLEnow, a national, tax-advantaged savings program designed specifically for people with disabilities. What is ABLEnow? ABLEnow accounts allow people to save and invest money without jeopardizing their eligibility for certain means-tested benefits like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Key…
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MEMBER RELATIONS LIAISONS DROP-IN SESSION
Join the ACANY Member Relations Liaisons for a one-hour drop-in session where you can get your questions answered.
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