It is everyone’s right to participate in the voting process if they choose. Voting allows you to have a say in who leads our country. 2020 is a primary year that leads into November’s presidential vote and is a great…
Continue ReadingOPWDD Certified houses can allow visits beginning Friday, June 19th. COVID-19 has impacted people in many ways. From social distancing to economic shutdowns. Many families with loved ones diagnosed with an intellectual and/or developmental disability(I/DD) have not been able to…
Continue ReadingLIFEPlan believes it is important to connect with other organizations and groups that support the developmental disabilities community. Below are some Facebook pages and groups that we have connected to on Facebook and encourage our Members, Families and MFA Council…
Continue ReadingCongratulations to the Class of 2020! LIFEPlan Member Graduates Chase Coleman…..Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central Cameron Trammel…..Tully CSD Matthew Allen…..Thousand Islands High School Messiah Hodge-Humphreys …..Albany High School Ryan Andrews…..Columbia High School Abigail Ogden…..Sherburne-Earlville High School Benjamin Carnevale…..Madison…
Continue ReadingThe Emergency Resources Search tool was designed by LIFEPlan in collaboration with other NYS CCO’s to support people with various needs during a time of crisis. This easy-to-use database allows people to search resources by county to discover supports available.…
Continue ReadingEleven-year-old LIFEPlan member Ethan James is on a mission. A mission to bring smiles to people’s faces during the COVID-19 pandemic and the world of social isolation. Years ago, Ethan and his father spent time drawing together as a therapeutic tool.Drawing was a passion…
Continue ReadingAfter a long winter, topped off with social distancing spring brings many reasons to get outside! Stored energy can be released in the fresh spring air. When the sun is out, and the temperature is warm is a great time…
Continue ReadingIn response to strong advocacy efforts, the Department of Health amended their hospital visitation/admission guidelines. The update allows for People with I/DD to be supported by a family member or caregiver when in the Emergency Room or at bedside when…
Continue ReadingZachary Bobbie, a North Country LIFEPlan member, was named to the Dean’s list at Paul Smith’s College for the 2019 Fall semester. To achieve this academic goal, Zachary maintained a 3.3 overall Grade point average in his 3rd semester in…
Continue ReadingAs a result of the Coronavirus, essential businesses have had to adapt to how they are conducting business in order to keep everyone safe. It goes without saying that healthcare is an essential business, yet social distancing requirements make it…
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