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JOIN THE ZOOM RALLY to Save our Services – December 9 at 11AM
December 2, 2020
The Governor and Legislators need to hear from us about the effect of their cuts!
NYC FAIR (NYC Family Advocacy Information Resource) & LI Advocacy Network for the Developmentally Disabled (L.I.A.N.D.D.) & NYC DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (DD) Councils: Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island & ENYDDA
Happy Thanksgiving
November 25, 2020
Sending Warm Wishes for a Holiday Celebration Filled with Health and Happiness!
.. READ MORE>>ACA/NY Virtual Family Forums
November 19, 2020
Learn about ACA/NY’s flexible work environment and the latest OPWDD updates! Live Q&A Session with ACA/NY’s CEO Lou Grossman and the Leadership Team.
.. READ MORE>>Temporary Site Closure: Mount Vernon
November 18, 2020
The City of Mount Vernon, located in Westchester County, issued a stay-at-home advisory amid surging COVID-19 cases, with new guidelines taking effect Monday, November 16, 2020. As a result, residents are urged to stay at home unless traveling for work, school or essential items. As such, ACA/NY has decided to temporarily close our hub site located at 2 Cortland Street, Mount Vernon until further notice.
.. READ MORE>>OPWDD announced changes to the Front Door requirements
November 12, 2020
On November 10, 2020, OPWDD announced changes to the Front Door requirements.
.. READ MORE>>Interim OPWDD Guidance - Effective Oct 25, 2020
October 25, 2020
New York State regularly identifies areas with higher than average rates of COVID-19 transmission. The risk of transmission is characterized by three colors (red, orange and yellow). The level of restriction is increased in areas with higher rates of infection.
.. READ MORE>>Similarities and Differences between Flu and COVID-19
October 25, 2020
Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new coronavirus, and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses.
.. READ MORE>>Advance Care Alliance of New York Invites You to our Virtual Family Forum
September 21, 2020
Members and families are invited to join ACA/NY for a Family Forum this Thursday, September 24th from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. (EST) as we share information regarding our strategic restructuring. The forum will be held virtually as a webinar and will have ASL and Chinese language interpreters present.
.. READ MORE>>Advance Care Alliance of New York Unveils Restructuring Plan
September 17, 2020
Advance Care Alliance of New York (ACA/NY), a leading care coordination organization (CCO) designated by the New York State Department of Health and the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, announced today it has embarked on a strategic restructuring of the organization.
.. READ MORE>>Advance Care Alliance invites you to our virtual Family Forum
September 3, 2020
Advance Care Alliance in New York has created two upcoming Virtual Family Forums for members and families to choose from and attend via webinar: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., or Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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