At 13 years old, Kenley Jordan is living a vibrant life surrounded by friends, family, and her favorite hobbies.
Continue Reading "Kenley’s Journey: Independence Through Assistive Technology"Brendan’s Journey at the Westchester Institute for Human Development Sometimes discovering your own potential just takes a little bit of support. That is the purpose of Supported Employment (SEMP) programs […]
Continue Reading "SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, SELF-ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT"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.
Continue Reading "CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH"At ACANY, we celebrate the power of person-centered care.
Continue Reading "FINDING HIS VOICE"According to recent publications and growing concerns among advocacy groups, the use of the “R” word and other discriminatory language has alarmingly resurfaced in media, entertainment, and everyday conversations.
Continue Reading "THE RETURN OF THE “R” WORD: SELF-ADVOCATES PERSPECTIVES"Trevor is a member of LIFEPlan who uses a letterboard to communicate. He wrote a blog about how he is working on overcoming his fears.
Continue Reading "MEMBER SHARES HOW HE OVERCAME HIS FEAR"Cone Was an Advocate for Equality and Disability Rights Kitty Cone was a disability rights activist who had muscular dystrophy. She was heavily involved with the disability rights movement […]
Continue Reading "CELEBRATING DIFFERENCES: KITTY CONE"One of the many women we can look up to is Judy Heumann. Known as “The Mother of the Disability Rights Movement,” Heumann was just 18 months old when she contracted polio, which required her to use a wheelchair for…
Continue Reading "INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY"Care Managers and Providers Working Together Liann M. Dennis, Quality Compliance Investigations Specialist of People’s Arc of Suffolk, shared a wonderful example of Person-Centered Engagement between their organization and ACANY. […]
Continue Reading "Member Success Story"Care Manager Helps Nelphy Achieve his Dream as Aspiring Artist Sometimes, Care Managers can help provide the spark that members need to find what makes them happy. Nelphy, 26, […]
Continue Reading "DRAWING DREAMS"
