July 26, 2025, is the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a transformative law that continues to shape a more inclusive and accessible world.
Continue Reading "35th ANNIVERSARY OF ADA SIGNING"Trevor is a member of LIFEPlan who uses a letterboard to communicate. He wrote a blog about how he is working on overcoming his fears.
Continue Reading "MEMBER SHARES HOW HE OVERCAME HIS FEAR"New York State is working on a new Olmstead Plan, which is a plan that helps make sure people with disabilities can live in the communities they choose, and with the supports they need.
Continue Reading "Olmstead Plan Listening Sessions"Medicaid services for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), including Care Management services, are at risk of losing essential funding, as the federal government puts forth proposals to massively cut spending. Help protect Medicaid by contacting your lawmakers.
Continue Reading "MEDICAID FUNDING AT RISK"Disability Pride Month celebrates people with disabilities, promotes disability rights, and commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA was signed into law on July 26th, […]
Continue Reading "DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH"Summer is here—and that means it’s time to hit the beach! For many families and people we support, finding outdoor spaces that are not only fun, but also accessible, can […]
Continue Reading "Accessible Beach Days: Summer Fun for Everyone"July is Disability Pride Month and we want to share what makes our members proud! This could be starting a new job, graduating from a program, or helping out your […]
Continue Reading "WE WANT YOUR STORIES"Do you feel you are being treated unfairly in your living situation? Are you happy in your living situation? Federal, State, and Local Fair Housing and Anti-discrimination laws protect […]
Continue Reading "RIGHTS PROMOTION MONTH: TENANT RIGHTS AND HOUSING NAVIGATION"A Call for Equity and Inclusion On June 19, we observe Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when the last enslaved Black Americans learned of their freedom—two years after the […]
Continue Reading "OBSERVING JUNETEENTH"A Resource for Drivers with Autism The Blue Envelope Program helps drivers with autism and other individuals with special needs to communicate with a police officer during a traffic […]
Continue Reading "THE BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM"
