Care Managers are dedicated to helping members and their families create opportunities and support systems that respect their individuality, preferences, needs, and values. The people we serve are the center of their planning and decision-making. Some of the ways that…
Continue Reading "RIGHTS PROMOTION MONTH: PERSON-CENTERED ENGAGEMENT"Explore LGBTQIA+ Events Across New York State At ACANY, we’re proud to celebrate Pride Month by uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community and honoring the vibrant intersection of identity, advocacy, and belonging. As part of our commitment to inclusive, person-centered care,…
Continue Reading "CELEBRATING PRIDE ACROSS NEW YORK: EVENTS, COMMUNITY, AND CONNECTION"Honoring Trailblazers During Pride Month In honor of Pride Month, we’re highlighting four trailblazers who live at the intersection of LGBTQIA+ identity and disability advocacy leaders whose work inspires inclusion, equity, and meaningful change across our communities. Their work affirms…
Continue Reading "PRIDE IN ADVOCACY: CELEBRATING LGBTQIA+ VOICES CHAMPIONING THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY"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…
Continue Reading "JUNE IS RIGHTS PROMOTION MONTH"Tips for Traveling Traveling can be difficult for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), regardless of the distance or duration of the trip. A change in routine, unfamiliar or overstimulating surroundings, and physical barriers can present challenges when traveling.…
Continue Reading "GET AWAY THIS SUMMER"Join the ACANY Member Relations Liaisons for a one-hour drop-in session where you can get your questions answered.
Continue Reading "MEMBER RELATIONS LIAISONS DROP-IN SESSION"Contact Your Congressman and Tell Them to Save Medicaid Congress is considering cutting $880 BILLION to Medicaid. This could mean cuts in programming, health services, and the loss of jobs in healthcare and support services. What Are We Doing as…
Continue Reading "SAVE MEDICAID FROM BUDGET CUTS"May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month The month of May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month, with May 16 being designated as International Celiac Disease Awareness Day. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that occurs in genetically predisposed people…
Continue Reading "CELIAC AWARENESS MONTH"Grab your friends and family and get outdoors! Free events will be held throughout New York at New York State Parks and DEC Facilities. At these outdoor events, participants will be encouraged to discover a new activity or skill. Some…
Continue Reading "GET OUTDOORS AND GET TOGETHER 2025"AANE’s services are designed to promote independence, connection, and advocacy for autistic people, their families, and the professionals who support them. Their programs provide meaningful opportunities for skill-building, community engagement, and personal growth. Programs and Services Available Through AANE: Individual…
Continue Reading "NEW RESOURCE: TOOLS AND COMMUNITY FOR AUTISM AND NEURODIVERSITY"
