Create Your Own IEP Toolkit Looking to make an impact at your child’s IEP meeting? Hudson Valley member Doris, suggests you walk in with the “Binder of Their Life” under your arm. Doris is the parent of two school age…
Continue ReadingSmith-Magenis Syndrome Day SMS is a very rare chromosomal disorder that is estimated to occur in one in every 15,000- 25,000 births. LIFEPlan Member Briahna Marshall has SMS. On November 17 in honor of Smith-Magenis Syndrome Awareness Day, The Local…
Continue ReadingA Showcase of Artistic Talent This has been a challenging year for so many of our members as well as their Care Managers. We know that some families are in crisis and looking for inspiration and hope during the holidays.…
Continue ReadingAssistive Technology for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities What do you think of when we say the word “technology?” If you haven’t thought much about the way technology has affected every part of our lives, now is the time…
Continue ReadingA Lasting Legacy During the month of October, we have focused on the aging process for many of our members and their families. Staying active and connected to community is so critical, especially when a life ends too soon. In…
Continue ReadingA Survivor of Traumatic Brain Injury LIFEPlan member in the North Country Region Rick Clark likes to tell everyone that he is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor. He has an incredible story of faith, hope, and love. It is also a reminder to…
Continue ReadingWebinar Presented by The Kennedy Willis Center The Kennedy Willis Center on Down Syndrome is a national resource providing best practices, training, research, and program development to families, professionals and to the disability community. LIFEPlan recently hosted a webinar presented by…
Continue ReadingThoughts from the People They Support LIFEPlan recently hosted a webinar with representatives of our leadership team to discuss the importance of building a strong relationship with Care Managers. Mary Beth Redmond, Senior VP of Care Management, opened the discussion saying, Tonight, we…
Continue ReadingAdvance Care Alliance of New York and LIFEPlan CCO NY Form Strategic Partnership October 1, 2021, New York, NY – Advance Care Alliance of New York (ACA/NY) and LIFEPlan CCO NY, two leading Care Coordination Organizations (CCOs), announced today that…
Continue ReadingProviding Unconditional Love Over the course of the last few years, we have shared the good work and commitment of Mohawk Valley Member and Family Advisory Council member Steve Gonyea. You may recall Spectrum News’s recent story on the Autism Barn Steve built for…
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