Tips for Self Advocates People with disabilities, like so many of us right now, are struggling with how and what to do as the world opens up. There is so much uncertainty. In a recent dialog with self-advocates, people shared concerns about how to safely resume the many aspects of becoming involved…
Continue ReadingThe Person-Centered Planning Process Care Managers assist with a person-centered planning process to document how and where someone wants to live. This leads to securing services that help that person move toward a life of meaning and productivity. To access…
Continue ReadingLIFEPlan Proud Celebrating diversity and identity is at the core of the work we do at LIFEPlan. Person-centered is not only a priority for our members. It is also one we strive to understand and value in our staff. In…
Continue ReadingWhere can I live? A wide range of residential opportunities are available for adult children with IDD. Many of these children still live at home. A recent survey of the LIFEPlan MFA Council indicated that a 50/50 split in those…
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? Prospects not working out? Maybe you have begun to give up on that elusive dream of finding someone that’s…
Continue ReadingWe need your help to advocate! We have an urgent need for your participation in an unprecedented advocacy opportunity. As you may know, the American Rescue Plan FMAP funding guidance from CMS (Medicaid) and a request from OPWDD for testimonials regarding their Five-Year State Plan were both recently made public. While…
Continue ReadingThank you for Advocating on Behalf of CCOs! Thank you to Senator John Mannion, Chairman of the Committee on Disabilities for his advocacy and understanding of how the proposed budget cuts would have impacted many key services that are vital…
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 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 ReadingYour Advocacy Saved CCO Services! On behalf of all of us at LIFEPlan, thank you for all of your critical advocacy efforts during the last few months to save CCO services. Whether you sent an email, made a phone call or…
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