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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CNY Care Manager Gets the Laundry Done
The outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has been stressful for many people, especially for people with a developmental disability. Having to cope with managing changes in routine due to thevirus, and the impacts of quarantine and social distancing were […]
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Why Everyone Should Talk About Dating and Relationships – Even Now
When we’re perhaps spending much more time with loved ones while we retreat inward during the COVID-19 crisis, it may be a good time for some important “life conversations.” One […]
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Hard Work Pays Off!
Jenny Kellogg has proven that she can do anything that she sets her mind to. Jenny worked at Country Valley Industries in Tioga, NY since 2007. In 2013, she took […]
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Pictures Worth a Thousand Words
Carol is a LIFEPlan member from Binghamton whose dad passed away when she was 4 years old. Among her fondest memories are those of her father behind the lens of […]
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King of His Castle
For a long time, Kirk and his father lived together and supported each other. In fact, Kirk was his dad’s primary caregiver, ensuring all his needs were met. When his […]
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The Road to Home
Knowing you have a safe and warm place to lay our head at night gives people a great sense of security. Imagine unexpectedly finding yourself without that security. Troy Brown, […]
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