Advocacy Continues in 2022 As we enter the New Year, disability advocates find ourselves in a very different place than last January. We have a new Governor, a new Commissioner at the Department of Health as well as an Acting…
Continue ReadingThank 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 ReadingTransition Checklist Resource For many school age LIFEPlan members the winter is known as IEP season. If your child is starting high school, the discussion turns to transition planning. This is a critical dialog for families as it maps out…
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 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…
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