Sharon Jones, Care Manager, Mt Kisco Working with a job coach at Careers Support Solutions in Westchester County, Sharon helped a member to gain confidence and skills in her job at a local grocery store. The improvements were so significant…
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 has caused this year’s return to the classroom to look much different from years past. There is no one size fits all, no matter how your district has decided to approach safely re-opening. Districts around the state have generally…
Continue ReadingThe SUNY Empire State College recently announced its plans for a statewide Center for Autism Inclusivity. The first of its kind, fully autism supportive college, is a collaborative effort between SUNY Empire State College and the Anderson Center for Autism.…
Continue ReadingCare Manager and Provider Informational Session: How to complete the COVID-19 Life Plan/Staff Action Plan Addendum for individual service changes under the Retainer and Community Habilitation-R Programs The recording and supporting documents for the July 15, 2020 informational session on…
Continue ReadingJuly 2020 To our Members and Families: We are pleased to celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of LIFEPlan CCO! We are proud of the work done in the past two years by LIFEPlan staff, our 70+ partner providers, and especially…
Continue ReadingMillions of Americans are receiving a stimulus payment from the federal government. For people with disabilities, this payment may count as an asset and reduce means-tested benefits unless it is spent or put into an ABLE savings account within 12…
Continue ReadingThe time is now to resister to vote. With an estimated 35 million people with disabilities eligible to vote in 2020 now is the time to let your voice be heard! Click here for The American Association of People with…
Continue ReadingWhistleblower Responsibilities and Protections A whistleblower is a person who voluntarily provides information about dishonest or illegal activities occurring at an organization. Organizations include a government department, a public company or a private organization that bills Medicaid for services. Whistleblower…
Continue ReadingDid you know… The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990 by President George H.W. Bush? July 26, 2020 will be the ADA 30th Anniversary! What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? The…
Continue ReadingOver the past few weeks we have sent 9,481 emails and made 2,147 calls in attempt stop budget cuts to CCO’s. A total of 2,737 people have signed up for updates from the campaign and we received 1,804,915 impressions on our social media…
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