HONORING AN ADVOCATE
Disability Rights Advocate and Activist BJ Stasio is being honored by the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) with the 2025 Hingsburger Humanitarian Award.
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HONORING EXCELLENCE
At LIFEPlan, we believe in honoring the incredible accomplishments of our members and the ways they contribute to their communities
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BRENDEN’S NEXT CHAPTER
Brenden Sinon recently graduated from 6th grade and is heading into 7th grade with excitement and optimism!
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THE RETURN OF THE “R” WORD: SELF-ADVOCATES PERSPECTIVES
According to recent publications and growing concerns among advocacy groups, the use of the “R” word and other discriminatory language has alarmingly resurfaced in media, entertainment, and everyday conversations.
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MEMBER SHARES HOW HE OVERCAME HIS FEAR
Trevor is a member of LIFEPlan who uses a letterboard to communicate. He wrote a blog about how he is working on overcoming his fears.
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: DORIAN
Learn about Dorian, a driven high school junior and Chief of JROTC. With the support of her Care Manager and family, she’s preparing for a bright future filled with independence, travel, and career aspirations.
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CELEBRATING MEMBER MILESTONES
Meet Our LIFEPlan Graduates! Help us celebrate the achievements of two outstanding members who have reached exciting milestones in their educational journeys.
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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 get to share her books “Hi, I’m Sam” and “Sam Wants to…
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Member Spotlight: Sam VanAlstyne
Samantha-Marie VanAlstyne is a disabled content creator and author of “Hi, I’m Sam” and “Sam Wants to Get Married.” She’s never let her disabilities get in her way. Recently, she competed in Ms. Wheelchair New York 2025, where she placed…
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