During Hispanic Heritage Month, we are proud to recognize leaders of Hispanic heritage whose advocacy, creativity, and vision have transformed the lives of people with disabilities.
Continue Reading "CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH"At ACANY, we celebrate the power of person-centered care.
Continue Reading "FINDING HIS VOICE"Providers: Please join us for educational webinars to provide you a deeper understanding of IDD best practices.
Continue Reading "Provider Educational Webinars"If you or someone you love has an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD), you know how hard it can be to get the right help at the right time.
Continue Reading "JOIN THE WORKGROUP"Disability Rights Advocate and Activist BJ Stasio is being honored by the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) with the 2025 Hingsburger Humanitarian Award.
Continue Reading "HONORING AN ADVOCATE"On September 5, 2025, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul issued an Executive Order declaring a Statewide Disaster Emergency to protect access to COVID-19 vaccines in New York.
Continue Reading "GOVERNOR ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER"The start of a new school year brings excitement, anticipation, and a few nerves. For parents and caregivers of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, this time can feel especially complex.
Continue Reading "BACK TO SCHOOL SUCCESS"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"A new documentary on one of the most well-known people with autism, Temple Grandin, is now available on most streaming platforms.
Continue Reading "TEMPLE GRANDIN’S DOCUMENTARY, “AN OPEN DOOR,” NOW STREAMING"According to recent publications and growing concerns among advocacy groups, the use of the “R” word and other discriminatory language has alarmingly resurfaced in media, entertainment, and everyday conversations.
Continue Reading "THE RETURN OF THE “R” WORD: SELF-ADVOCATES PERSPECTIVES"
