Thank a Mentor! After the rush of the holidays, it is finally the New Year. 2022 starts off with a celebration of mentors across the country. Mentors work with one of our most vulnerable populations- children. Imagine a world where…
Continue ReadingTips from LIFEPlan’s Clinical Team The holidays will soon be upon us. Whether you are looking forward to celebrating with friends and family or feel that familiar anxiety and maybe a little dread creeping in, there are things we can…
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 ReadingMembers and Families Share Thanks As we head into the busy holiday season, it’s often easy to forget to take a few minutes to stop and thank those who bring value to our lives. Care Managers are the backbone of…
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 ReadingShare Your Artistic Talents Creative expression is a critical form of communication for so many of our members. For others, it helps to relieve stress and connects them to their community. Unfortunately in many cases, these opportunities were no longer…
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 ReadingYour voice matters. Register to vote! September 13th-20th is the National Disabilities Voter Registration Week! If you want to vote this November, the deadline to register is October 8th! Why register to vote? Voting gives you a say in who makes the choices about your access to healthcare, transportation,…
Continue ReadingCare Manager Relationships Like many of our Care Managers, Abby Remington is not only a LIFEPlan employee she is also the parent of a child with a disability. Abby told us, The best part of being a mother with children…
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