SECTION 504 COMMENTS DUE BY JUNE 16
Comment on Section 504 To Keep Buildings Accessible The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued what is called a “direct final rule” on Section 504. This will eliminate a long-standing […]
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RIGHTS PROMOTION MONTH: COMMUNICATION ACCESS FOR ALL!
Communication access ensures that a person receives information in ways they can understand: Using plain and preferred language, visuals, assistive technology, interpreters, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), etc. It’s […]
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WORDS MATTER. RESPECT MATTERS.
A Response to CNN’s Article on the Return of the R-Word Last week, CNN published an article highlighting the alarming return of the R-word in media and public discourse. At […]
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NEW RESOURCE: EMPOWERING FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE WITH ABLENOW
We are excited to share a valuable resource for our community: ABLEnow, a national, tax-advantaged savings program designed specifically for people with disabilities. What is ABLEnow? ABLEnow accounts allow people […]
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OPWDD WANTS YOUR OPINION
The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) wants to hear from you! As part of the 2023-2027 OPWDD Strategic Plan, OPWDD is inviting the public to one of their […]
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RIGHTS PROMOTION MONTH: PERSON-CENTERED ENGAGEMENT
Care Managers are dedicated to helping members and their families create opportunities and support systems that respect their individuality, preferences, needs, and values. The people we serve are the center […]
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CELEBRATING PRIDE ACROSS NEW YORK: EVENTS, COMMUNITY, AND CONNECTION
Explore LGBTQIA+ Events Across New York State At LIFEPlan, we’re proud to celebrate Pride Month by uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community and honoring the vibrant intersection of identity, advocacy, and […]
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PRIDE IN ADVOCACY: CELEBRATING LGBTQIA+ VOICES CHAMPIONING THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY
Honoring Trailblazers During Pride Month In honor of Pride Month, we’re highlighting four trailblazers who live at the intersection of LGBTQIA+ identity and disability advocacy leaders whose work inspires inclusion, […]
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SAM’S BOOK SIGNING
We were honored to be part of Samantha VanAlstyne’s first in store book signing at Barnes & Noble in Kingston, N.Y, on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Not only did Sam […]
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JUNE IS RIGHTS PROMOTION MONTH
June has been declared Rights Promotion Month by our CCO. It is a time to celebrate empowerment, dignity, and the voices of those we serve. Care Managers play a vital […]
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