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 […]
Continue Reading "GET AWAY THIS SUMMER"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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Continue Reading "NEW RESOURCE: TOOLS AND COMMUNITY FOR AUTISM AND NEURODIVERSITY"Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is celebrated during the month of May. This is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the rich history, contributions, and diverse cultures […]
Continue Reading "CELEBRATE AAPI HERITAGE MONTH IN MAY"One of the most complex discussions within the autism community is whether to use identity-first or person-first language. There are strong opinions on both sides, and perceptions have continued to […]
Continue Reading "IDENTITY-FIRST VS. PERSON-FIRST LANGUAGE IN THE AUTISM COMMUNITY"FREE Cooling Assistance Benefit Opened on April 15 HEAP has opened its Cooling Assistance Benefit Program, which offers a free air conditioner or fan to eligible households, if they qualify […]
Continue Reading "HEAP OFFERING AIR CONDITIONERS OR FANS TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY"May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time focused on raising awareness about the importance of mental health and the impact it has on people of all ages and backgrounds. […]
Continue Reading "MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH"It’s not too late to connect with your regional Social Care Network (SCN)! The NYS DOH 1115 New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) Waiver Amendment (AKA “The 1115”) is a […]
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