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July 3, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on Living proudly with disability

Living proudly with disability

We recognize that pride comes from living your life on your own terms. Here are some resources that can help the IDD community do just that.

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June 13, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod StoriesLeave a Comment on Show of strength

Show of strength

Powerlifter Angel Athenas won four gold medals as a Special Olympics athlete, rising above adversity despite her start in life.

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June 8, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod ProvidersLeave a Comment on What you need to know about incident management

What you need to know about incident management

When a Care Manager is notified of an internal incident, they need specific details to report the incident to the Justice Center accurately.

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May 19, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on We must continue to advocate

We must continue to advocate

CEO Nick Cappoletti was the keynote speaker for the Annual Family Support Conference hosted by the Bronx Developmental Disabilities Council.

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May 17, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod Providers

Timely updates as PHE ends

Effective May 11, 2023, Effective May 11, 2023, with the end of the PHE, some of the ways we have been able to work and communicate with Providers will change.

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May 10, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on Communication changes for Members

Communication changes for Members

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) has ended, which means how ACANY works and communicates with Members will change. So here is some important information to know.

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April 24, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod StoriesLeave a Comment on Creating “artability” among those with disabilities

Creating “artability” among those with disabilities

Member Erich Preis believes that being on the autism spectrum shouldn’t exclude you from expressing yourself with art.

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April 17, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod StoriesLeave a Comment on Care Manager comes to the rescue

Care Manager comes to the rescue

David’s mother, Luz, was admitted unexpectedly to the hospital with complications from COVID. His Care Manager was there to help.

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April 12, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod Providers

CCO Enrollment Process

Have questions about the CCO enrollment process? Here's how those in the IDD community enroll with a Coordinated Care Organization (CCO).

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April 12, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod Providers

Service Authorization Requests

All eligible Members who wish to receive OPWDD HCBS waiver services must receive authorization from their local Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (DDRO) before a service can be rendered.

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