An Inspiring Story Growing up, LIFEPlan member Megan Minnick and her sister Kate cherished their sibling relationship. The two spent a lot of time together doing the things sisters do. When they grew up, Kate married and established a home…
Continue ReadingTips for Dating Success by Kathy O’Connell, Founder of Radiant Abilities, LIFEPlan Guest Blogger Are you feeling like nothing is changing in your dating life? Are prospects not working out? Maybe you have begun to give up on that elusive…
Continue ReadingSelf Directed Services On March 31, 2021, LIFEPlan hosted a educational webinar with a focus on self-directed services. This webinar was presented by Kristin Kukula and Olivia Layton of Advocates, Inc., Lindsey Sprague, LIFEPlan Care Management Program Coordinator and Amanda Barnes, parent and Member & Family Advisory Council…
Continue ReadingTalking to Your Child About Autism They say that what you say to your kids when they are little becomes their inner voice when they are older. The message I hope to convey to my daughter is that your differences…
Continue ReadingTraining on Aging and Dementia in Adults with IDD LIFEPlan Care Managers and Supervisors participated in the first of a four-part training series on Aging and Dementia in Adults with IDD. This series is offered in partnership with the Kennedy Willis…
Continue ReadingLIFEPlan 2020 Impact: Annual Report March marked a grim milestone for all of us. A full year had passed since the COVID-19 shutdown started in New York State. Without a doubt, 2020 was a year none of us expected. It…
Continue ReadingChoosing Success | Choosing Self Direction Mike is a LIFEPlan member from Hamilton, NY who has Self Direction services that give him access to many different aspects of life that he might otherwise not have. What is Self Direction? Self…
Continue ReadingDDPC Quick Guides: Tools for Independence Looking for tools to help you gain independence? If you would like to learn more about self-determination, empowerment, and independence for you or someone you know with an intellectual and/or developmental disability? Please continue…
Continue ReadingMembers Go the Extra Mile to Advocate for their Services LIFEPlan members depend on Care Management Services funded through OPWDD. Now, OPWDD is planning to cut another 23% from the CCOs’ budget after a 16% cut in late 2020. In just…
Continue ReadingLIFEPlan Member has a Passion for Videography LIFEPlan member Brandy Parker resides in Sydney, NY, has dealt with the impacts of COVID-19 through her passion for videography. “COVID has changed my life both physically and emotionally. I haven’t been able…
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