Ariel Turns his Hardships into Motivation Ariel is a creative, passionate, and sensitive twenty something young man. He has been a Hudson Valley LIFEPlan member since 2018. He is also […]
Continue ReadingAn Inspiring Story Growing up, LIFEPlan member Megan Minnick and her sister Kate cherished their sibling relationship. The two spent a lot of time together doing the things sisters do. […]
Continue ReadingChoosing Success | Choosing Self Direction Mike is a LIFEPlan member from Hamilton, NY who has Self Direction services that give him access to many different aspects of life that […]
Continue ReadingMembers Go the Extra Mile to Advocate for their Services LIFEPlan members depend on Care Management Services funded through OPWDD. Now, OPWDD is planning to cut another 23% from the CCOs’ […]
Continue ReadingLIFEPlan Member has a Passion for Videography LIFEPlan member Brandy Parker resides in Sydney, NY, has dealt with the impacts of COVID-19 through her passion for videography. “COVID has changed […]
Continue ReadingDetails and Essentials “It’s all in the details!” The term “essential worker” has become familiar to all of us since COVID-19 took hold of the world. It is often used to refer to doctors, nurses, first responders, and direct support professionals as these […]
Continue ReadingDevelopmental Milestones: The Silver Lining Developmental milestones are the silver lining in our lives. They are something that we have never taken for granted having two sons with autism. But […]
Continue ReadingLIFEPlan member and self-advocate on the Member & Family Advisory Council, Brendan Klein, 25, has turned his love for film-making and social media into opportunities for hundreds of other young […]
Continue ReadingI’m sure this is a pretty universal experience when living with a disability. You enter a room and most of the eyes in the room focus on you. Maybe it’s […]
Continue ReadingFor LIFEPlan member Spencer Blevins, challenges are part of everyday life. Spenser is a young man on the Autism Spectrum but that has not stopped him from doing what he loves. Spencer was struggling in school. Like many who have autism, he […]
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