June has been declared Rights Promotion Month by our CCO. It is a time to celebrate empowerment, dignity, and the voices of those we serve. Care Managers play a vital role in educating members about their rights and supporting them in exercising those rights. The Member Relations team is committed to assisting Care Managers to ensure that no member is denied their civil or legal rights due to an intellectual and/or developmental disability diagnosis. Every member deserves to be treated with the same respect and dignity afforded to others, regardless of race, religion, national origin, age, gender, ethnic background, primary language, sexual orientation, developmental or other disabilities, or health conditions such as HIV infection.
HOW THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN MAY AFFECT YOU
While a federal government shutdown can disrupt some services, many essential programs will continue to operate. What You Need to Know ✅ WHAT REMAINS OPERATIONAL Public Safety & Health Services Emergency medical care Inpatient hospital services Air traffic control Border security Power grid maintenance Mail Delivery USPS will continue normal operations. Government Benefits Social Security SNAP (Food Stamps) WIC…
Continue Reading →CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Honoring Changemakers Who Inspire Our Work Our mission is to empower members with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to dream, plan, and achieve. During Hispanic Heritage Month, we are proud to recognize leaders of Hispanic heritage whose advocacy, creativity, and vision have transformed the lives of people with disabilities. Their voices echo the values of care management — building relationships,…
Continue Reading →FINDING HIS VOICE
Frank’s Journey with Self-Direction and Care Management At ACANY, we celebrate the power of person-centered care. Every story we tell is about how supports and services can open doors to a full and meaningful life. Frank’s story is a powerful example of this. Although he does not communicate with words, Frank expresses himself every day through his communication device, his…
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