Residential Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Where can I live? A wide range of residential opportunities are available for adult children with IDD. Many of these children still live at home. A recent survey of the […]
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Getting Closer to Family Makes a Difference
An 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. […]
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How to Put Yourself Out There
Tips for Dating Success by Kathy O’Connell, Founder of Radiant Abilities, LIFEPlan Guest Blogger Are you feeling like nothing is changing in your dating life? Are prospects not working out? […]
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Self Direction Road Map
Self Directed Services On March 31, 2021, LIFEPlan hosted a educational webinar with a focus on self-directed services. This webinar was presented by Kristin Kukula and Olivia Layton of Advocates, Inc., Lindsey Sprague, LIFEPlan Care […]
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How to Talk to Your Child About Autism
Talking to Your Child About Autism They say that what you say to your kids when they are little becomes their inner voice when they are older. The message I […]
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Aging and Dementia Training
Training on Aging and Dementia in Adults with IDD LIFEPlan Care Managers and Supervisors participated in the first of a four-part training series on Aging and Dementia in Adults with […]
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2020 LIFEPlan Annual Report
LIFEPlan 2020 Impact: Annual Report March marked a grim milestone for all of us. A full year had passed since the COVID-19 shutdown started in New York State. Without a […]
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Self Direction Services: Life with Choices
Choosing 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 […]
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Quick Guides: Tools for Independence
DDPC Quick Guides: Tools for Independence Looking for tools to help you gain independence? If you would like to learn more about self-determination, empowerment, and independence for you or someone […]
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Members Advocate for their Services
Members 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’ […]
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