Be Tobtastic!
Over the past five months the COVID-19 pandemic has given us plenty to complain about, but LIFEPlan Care Manager Melissa Imm chose to look at things differently, saying, “I am finding the silver lining […]
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Stay Connected… Literally!
Sometimes the job of a Care Manager presents extraordinary opportunities to improve the lives of not only people we support but extends to peers and others alike. Such is the case with Abigail […]
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Services Help Make Pet Ownership Easier
If you are a pet owner, you know what a huge role pets play in our lives. Pets are a great source of unconditional love, emotional support and many happy memories. In return we provide them with […]
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A Celebration for Alex
For members of the class of 2020, the senior year of high school is very different from classes before them due to COVID-19. Instead of donning a cap and gown […]
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A Home of His Own
Owning a house with a white picket fence is often referred to as the American dream. At a very young age, Edwin “Ed” Dingman cherished his independence and chased this […]
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Look at Me, Not my Disability
An intelligent man with a great sense of humor, Ed Duryea has worked throughout his life to help others. Ed, who has Cerebral Palsy, helps to train and teach new staff at The Arc Jefferson-St. […]
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Service with a Smile
Essential workers have stepped up in a big way during the COVID-19 outbreak. LIFEPlan member Princess W, working with Challenge Workforce Solutions, is a terrific example of an essential worker. To her it is more than a […]
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Still Work to be Done
LIFEPlan member, Brady Orr, typically attends Upstate Cerebral Palsy’s Tradewinds School, a supportive environment where he and others learn vocational skills to prepare them for employment and independent living. Due to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, Brady has been home from school for the past […]
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Pizza and More!
With all the disruptions that have been created by the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be challenging to find the little things in life that bring us joy. With the […]
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