TEMPLE GRANDIN’S DOCUMENTARY, “AN OPEN DOOR,” NOW STREAMING
A new documentary on one of the most well-known people with autism, Temple Grandin, is now available on most streaming platforms.
Continue Reading
THE RETURN OF THE “R” WORD: SELF-ADVOCATES PERSPECTIVES
According to recent publications and growing concerns among advocacy groups, the use of the “R” word and other discriminatory language has alarmingly resurfaced in media, entertainment, and everyday conversations.
Continue Reading
35th ANNIVERSARY OF ADA SIGNING
July 26, 2025, is the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a transformative law that continues to shape a more inclusive and accessible world.
Continue Reading
MEMBER SHARES HOW HE OVERCAME HIS FEAR
Trevor is a member of LIFEPlan who uses a letterboard to communicate. He wrote a blog about how he is working on overcoming his fears.
Continue Reading
Olmstead Plan Listening Sessions
New York State is working on a new Olmstead Plan, which is a plan that helps make sure people with disabilities can live in the communities they choose, and with the supports they need.
Continue Reading
MEDICAID FUNDING AT RISK
Medicaid services for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), including Care Management services, are at risk of losing essential funding, as the federal government puts forth proposals to massively cut spending. Help protect Medicaid by contacting your lawmakers.
Continue Reading
DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH
Disability Pride Month celebrates people with disabilities, promotes disability rights, and commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA was signed into law on July 26th, 1990, to prohibit discrimination based on disability. The first Disability…
Continue Reading
Accessible Beach Days: Summer Fun for Everyone
Summer is here—and that means it’s time to hit the beach! For many families and people we support, finding outdoor spaces that are not only fun, but also accessible, can be a challenge. Luckily, New York State offers several beautiful,…
Continue Reading
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: DORIAN
Learn about Dorian, a driven high school junior and Chief of JROTC. With the support of her Care Manager and family, she’s preparing for a bright future filled with independence, travel, and career aspirations.
Continue Reading