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"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 of Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Native Hawaiians. People To…
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 shift as more self-advocates share their stories. What is the…
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 based on the following: You must meet one or more…
Continue Reading "HEAP OFFERING AIR CONDITIONERS OR FANS TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY"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"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. Nearly 1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable…
Continue Reading "MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH"Register to Attend This meeting is for members receiving services. If you are a parent or caregiver, we encourage you to participate in a Liaison Drop-In Session. Are you interested in connecting with other Self-Advocates? Would you like to…
Continue Reading "ACANY’s Self-Advocates Group"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 $7.5 billion investment designed to improve health outcomes, advance health…
Continue Reading "1115 NEW YORK HEALTH EQUITY REFORM (NYHER) WAIVER"Join the ACANY Member Relations Liaisons for a one-hour drop-in session where you can get your questions answered.
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