Transition Checklist Resource For many school age LIFEPlan members the winter is known as IEP season. If your child is starting high school, the discussion turns to transition planning. This is a critical dialog for families as it maps out…
Continue ReadingTips from LIFEPlan’s Clinical Team The holidays will soon be upon us. Whether you are looking forward to celebrating with friends and family or feel that familiar anxiety and maybe a little dread creeping in, there are things we can…
Continue ReadingAssistive Technology for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities What do you think of when we say the word “technology?” If you haven’t thought much about the way technology has affected every part of our lives, now is the time…
Continue ReadingWebinar Presented by The Kennedy Willis Center The Kennedy Willis Center on Down Syndrome is a national resource providing best practices, training, research, and program development to families, professionals and to the disability community. LIFEPlan recently hosted a webinar presented by…
Continue ReadingThoughts from the People They Support LIFEPlan recently hosted a webinar with representatives of our leadership team to discuss the importance of building a strong relationship with Care Managers. Mary Beth Redmond, Senior VP of Care Management, opened the discussion saying, Tonight, we…
Continue ReadingTips to Build Better Relationships When we ask LIFEPlan members what they value most in their Care Manager relationship, the answer is almost always good communication. Knowing when and how to connect, as well as how often, can be the…
Continue ReadingSupport and Respect Developing a mutual respect for each other. That’s where Brendan and his job coach Minh’s relationship started almost three years ago. Then came trust. Now Minh says she can’t keep up with him! Hudson Valley resident and LIFEPlan member Brendan…
Continue ReadingCreate Your Own DSP Handbook New York State is in the midst of a workforce crisis. The number one concern of LIFEPlan MFA Council members and Care Managers is the lack of available direct care professionals. There are several reasons…
Continue ReadingRound Table Discussion This month the Member & Family Advisory Council Round Table Discussion will focus on creative ways to find DSP staff. It’s no surprise to anyone that New York State is in the midst of a major workforce…
Continue ReadingSocial Security Benefits Navigating the complex process of accessing Social Security benefits can often be daunting for parents and their family members with disabilities. This is even more important as we age. Social Security benefits are available in forms beyond basic…
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