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A home of her own: A hand opens a door with a key the leads into a light-filled room where moving boxes sit.

February 19, 2024 Alexa Aiello StoriesLeave a Comment on Sisters Sticking Together

Sisters Sticking Together

The Schwankes were able to buy a home so their daughter could live independently with Down Syndrome using a special needs trust. But it required planning.

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A place to call home: Two feet stand at the front of a welcome mat that says "Home" with a heart replacing the "o."

February 7, 2024 Alexa Aiello Stories

A Place to Call Home

For Michael, the path to a happier, healthier life began working with his Care Manager to search for a place to call home.

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Never Give Up: A paint can appears with brushes.

January 24, 2024 Alexa Aiello StoriesLeave a Comment on Never Give Up

Never Give Up

Care Manager Kari Martin has known Savion since he was a little boy. She would never give up on helping him in his situation.

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College Aspirations: A young woman stands in front of a bulletin board with many flyers posted.

January 17, 2024 Alexa Aiello Stories

College Aspirations

Sabrinna has been advocating for Ashley since she was six years old, so it’s no surprise that Sabrinna is helping with her college aspirations.

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Quick Thinking: A stack of records sits next to a record player as someone's hand reaches for the player.

January 16, 2024 Alexa Aiello Stories

Quick Thinking

When Lauren's mother went into a hospital unexpectantly, her world fell apart. Lauren could not stay home alone since she had many needs as a person with IDD.

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Basketball Bob Aims to be Famous: A basketball swishes through a net from a view below the hoop.

December 28, 2023 Alexa Aiello StoriesLeave a Comment on Basketball Bob Aims to be Famous

Basketball Bob Aims to be Famous

Robert Chazik, better known as Basketball Bob, aims to be famous for his uncanny talent of remembering volumes of sports information.

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Real-life santa: A Santa figure holds presents in front of him.

December 27, 2023 Alexa Aiello StoriesLeave a Comment on Real-Life Santa

Real-Life Santa

Care Manager Ryan Moll was a real-life Santa to some LIFEPlan families who needed help around the holidays.

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A man with IDD sits having breakfast with caregiver.

December 15, 2023 Alexa Aiello StoriesLeave a Comment on Impact on Health

Impact on Health

But did you know that Care Managers assist Members in accessing medical, dental, and other wellness professionals to help maintain their best health? Here are some examples of Care Managers doing just that. 

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From Adversity Springs Creativity: A painting of gray, blue and yellow swirls.

December 8, 2023 Alexa Aiello StoriesLeave a Comment on From Adversity Springs Creativity

From Adversity Springs Creativity

Zachary Chakin uses adversity to create his art by painting to calm himself during stressful periods in his life.

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A mother holds a book while putting her arm around her young son.

December 1, 2023 Alexa Aiello StoriesLeave a Comment on Connecting through Storytelling

Connecting through Storytelling

Member T and his mom, Sarah, visited T's classroom to teach about the similarities and connections with others.

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