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October 29, 2021 Alexa Aiello MemberLeave a Comment on Rick Shares his Life Changing Story

Rick Shares his Life Changing Story

A Survivor of Traumatic Brain Injury LIFEPlan member in the North Country Region Rick Clark likes to tell everyone that he is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor. He has an incredible story of faith, hope, and love. It is also a reminder to…

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September 27, 2021 Alexa Aiello MemberLeave a Comment on Advisory Council Member Adopts Foster Child

Advisory Council Member Adopts Foster Child

Providing Unconditional Love Over the course of the last few years, we have shared the good work and commitment of Mohawk Valley Member and Family Advisory Council member Steve Gonyea. You may recall Spectrum News’s recent story on the Autism Barn Steve built for…

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September 1, 2021 Alexa Aiello MemberLeave a Comment on Self-Advocacy: Speaking Up & Standing Out

Self-Advocacy: Speaking Up & Standing Out

LIFEPlan Member Joseph Roche Advocates for Himself Emily Brunelle knew Joe long before she started working with LIFEPlan. She first met him at Camp Wilton many years ago and remembers being impressed by Joe’s sense of humor and his sparkling personality. Now as his Care…

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August 4, 2021 Alexa Aiello MemberLeave a Comment on Sam Tells Her Disability Story

Sam Tells Her Disability Story

Writing the Book She Needed LIFEPlan member and Columbia County resident Samantha has wanted to be a children’s book author her whole life. Talking about her disability started at a very young age, especially when she got her first wheelchair at age 5.  Samantha’s mom thought using…

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June 10, 2021 Alexa Aiello MemberLeave a Comment on Inspiring Others Through Poetry and Motivational Speaking

Inspiring Others Through Poetry and Motivational Speaking

Ariel Turns his Hardships into Motivation Ariel is a creative, passionate, and sensitive twenty something young man. He has been a Hudson Valley LIFEPlan member since 2018. He is also an advocate for children and others and is using his…

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June 3, 2021 Alexa Aiello MemberLeave a Comment on Member Feature: Jordyn Kravec

Member Feature: Jordyn Kravec

Singer Shares Courage, Determination, and Inspiration   When LIFEPlan Member Jordyn was 16 years old, she began writing songs with the melodies in her head. Over the next years, she wrote nine songs. In 2017, Jordyn began to record her…

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May 28, 2021 Alexa Aiello MemberLeave a Comment on Getting Closer to Family Makes a Difference

Getting Closer to Family Makes a Difference

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…

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April 29, 2021 Alexa Aiello MemberLeave a Comment on Post-COVID Benefits and Opportunities

Post-COVID Benefits and Opportunities

COVID Brings Benefits and Opportunities COVID-19 has created several benefits opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These include educational opportunities, SNAP and Broadband benefits, and the American Rescue Plan. Learn more about each below. Education Do you have…

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April 23, 2021 Alexa Aiello MemberLeave a Comment on How to Talk to Your Child About Autism

How to Talk to Your Child About Autism

Talking 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…

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March 23, 2021 Alexa Aiello MemberLeave a Comment on Self Direction Services: Life with Choices

Self Direction Services: Life with Choices

Choosing 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…

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