Emily wanted to explore her dreams and aspirations while enhancing her understanding world around her. Emily could do this through self-direction, so Kelly set her on the path for these services.
Continue Reading "Piece of the Puzzle"On July 17, 2023, OPWDD released an Administrative Directive (ADM) regarding HCBS Waiver enrollment for Members dependent on age-related services for the authorization of community-based habilitation services.
Continue Reading "Reasonable Indication of Need for Services"The Care Management Observation Report must be completed for Willowbrook Class members residing in certified settings.
Continue Reading "The CMOR"ACANY announced it is joining LIFEPlan in a partnership with the Kennedy Willis Center to expand and enhance services for Members.
Continue Reading "Expanded Partnership with Kennedy Willis Center"Beverly wanted nothing more than to lose weight. But as a middle-aged woman, the battle to lose weight was far too great for her.
Continue Reading "Winning Through Losing"The leadership team at ACANY would like to announce that Advance Care Alliance has performed well in its recent evaluation by New York State's Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the New York State Department of Health.
Continue Reading "Excellence in Service"The Care Manager must ensure the Life Plan is revised when needed. The revision is created by making an addendum.
Continue Reading "Life Plan Addendums"Effective January 25, 2024, the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) will begin using the fully electronic Service Amendment Request Tool (SART) to replace the paper Service Amendment Request Form (SARF).
Continue Reading "SART Introduced"Everyone could focus on Rose’s healing process after Nancy presented the solution, thanks to the expertise of ACANY’s clinical team.
Continue Reading "Better Healing"ACANY is gifting you information on available grants that may align with your services and mission.
Continue Reading "Gifting Grant Ideas"
