New Member Orientation
New Members and their families can attend to learn what to expect in the first 90 days of Care Management services.
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CELEBRATING DIFFERENCES: KITTY CONE
Cone Was an Advocate for Equality and Disability Rights Kitty Cone was a disability rights activist who had muscular dystrophy. She was heavily involved with the disability rights movement of the 1970s. Cone is widely recognized as a…
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
One of the many women we can look up to is Judy Heumann. Known as “The Mother of the Disability Rights Movement,” Heumann was just 18 months old when she contracted polio, which required her to use a wheelchair for…
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Provider Educational Webinars
Providers: Please join us for educational webinars to provide you a deeper understanding of IDD best practices.
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1115 Workforce Program – Career Pathways Training
1115 Workforce Program – Career Pathways Training Career Pathways Training is an education and training program authorized under the 1115 NYHER Waiver. There are three approved categories of workers authorized to participate in the program – nursing, professional technical, or…
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1115 New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) Waiver Updates
1115 New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) Waiver Updates The NYS DOH 1115 New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) Waiver launched with nine regional Social Care Networks (SCNs) on January 1, 2025. It’s not too late to connect with your…
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Coming Soon – The My Choice Supplemental Needs Community Trust
The My Choice Supplemental Needs Community Trust The My Choice Community Trust mission is to protect and provide resources to assist people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in living their most healthy and meaningful lives, by safeguarding their assets…
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OPWDD Certified Residential Opportunities Updates
Newly Amended CRO Process Effective December 19, 2024, OPWDD released an Administrative Memorandum (ADM) detailing the newly amended Certified Residential Opportunity (CRO) process. This ADM clearly outlines the roles and responsibilities of OPWDD staff, residential provider agencies, and Care Managers.…
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Member Success Story
Care Managers and Providers Working Together Liann M. Dennis, Quality Compliance Investigations Specialist of People’s Arc of Suffolk, shared a wonderful example of Person-Centered Engagement between their organization and ACANY. ACANY Care Manager Helen Mostacero supports a member named Gio…
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OPWDD Announces New Ombuds Program
Providing Resources for People with IDD In 2023, Section § 33.28 of the New York State Mental Hygiene Law was enacted to establish the IDD Ombudsman to provide independent, conflict-free Ombudsman services to assist people with developmental disabilities. OPWDD recently…
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