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Three young people with disabilities are huddled together with smiles.

May 13, 2024 ACANY NewsLeave a Comment on Thank You for Your Support

Thank You for Your Support

We want to extend our thanks to everyone who advocated for increased funding to support individuals with IDD in New York State.

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April 16, 2024 ACANY StoriesLeave a Comment on Teaming Up

Teaming Up

It was Samantha and Argyro teaming up that led to a solution for Margaret who needed somewhere to call home.

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April 9, 2024 ACANY Providers, NewsLeave a Comment on Understand Link to Better Health

Understand Link to Better Health

The Link to Better Health program helps eligible individuals receive 90 days of free support to connect with healthcare services.

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Recovery through Care Management: A woman holds a cup of tea in two hands while looking out a window.

March 28, 2024 ACANY StoriesLeave a Comment on The Road to Recovery

The Road to Recovery

The key to Jackie's recovery from a significant decline in her mental and physical health after a heartbreak was Grazel's Care Management.

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A woman with a disability consults with a care manager who is pointing at a laptop in front of them.

March 25, 2024 ACANY ProvidersLeave a Comment on The Life Plan Process

The Life Plan Process

In keeping with 2018-ADM-0R62 and feedback from Providers, we updated our Life Plan Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

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March 20, 2024 ACANY StoriesLeave a Comment on One Small Step

One Small Step

After a sudden change in Charlie's mental state, Care Manager Cynthia took small steps to lead him to better health and well-being.

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Social Care Network: A woman consults a paper with a young man who has a disability.

March 14, 2024 ACANY Providers, NewsLeave a Comment on Help Make Waiver Amendment Equitable for People with IDD

Help Make Waiver Amendment Equitable for People with IDD

The New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) 1115 Waiver Amendment is effective until March 31, 2027, when the existing 1115 Waiver expires.

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A mother, a son with a disability and a father poses for a selfie outside in the wind.

March 14, 2024 ACANY Providers, NewsLeave a Comment on Family Support Services

Family Support Services

Family Support Services is a resource available to families to enhance their ability to provide in-home care to their loved ones with IDD.

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February 15, 2024 ACANY StoriesLeave a Comment on Piece of the Puzzle

Piece of the Puzzle

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.

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A mother sits next to her daughter who has Down syndrome and her father is at her other side.

February 9, 2024 ACANY ProvidersLeave a Comment on Reasonable Indication of Need for Services

Reasonable Indication of Need for Services

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.

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