We believe that every member’s journey is powerful, and Claire’s story is a beautiful example of resilience, purpose, and self-advocacy in action.
Continue Reading "Beautifully Different: Claire’s Story of Mentorship, Advocacy, and Finding Her True Self"Forums are held monthly on topics of interest to Members, families, and those in the IDD community. Members are notified via the Member Enews.
Continue Reading "Member and Family Forums"Are you interested in connecting with other Self-Advocates? Would you like to be a part of the LIFEPlan Self-Advocates' community?
Continue Reading "ACANY’s Self-Advocates Group"New Members and their families can attend to learn what to expect in the first 90 days of Care Management services.
Continue Reading "New Member Orientation"The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities has issued guidance in response to recent federal immigration policy changes that may affect people with developmental disabilities, their families, and service providers.
Continue Reading "OPWDD SHARES GUIDANCE ON IMMIGRATION POLICY CHANGES"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"This Black History Month, ACANY proudly recognizes the powerful impact Black leaders have had on disability rights and advocacy.
Continue Reading "CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH"More than 2,000 adults across New York State, aged 18 and older, will be invited to take part in a survey about OPWDDs services they receive.
Continue Reading "OPWDD Launches the 2025–2026 National Core Indicators In Person Survey"The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has released an important draft policy that could make New York’s outdoor spaces more accessible for people with mobility disabilities.
Continue Reading "HELP SHAPE NEW YORK’S FUTURE OF ACCESSIBLE OUTDOOR RECREATION"Earlier this week Governor Kathy Hochul released her proposed FY 2027 Executive Budget.
Continue Reading "STATE BUDGET UPDATE: WHAT DOES IT MEANS FOR IDD SERVICES?"
