FREE Cooling Assistance Benefit Opened on April 15 HEAP has opened its Cooling Assistance Benefit Program, which offers a free air conditioner or fan to eligible households, if they qualify based on the following: You must meet one or more…
Continue ReadingMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time focused on raising awareness about the importance of mental health and the impact it has on people of all ages and backgrounds. Nearly 1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable…
Continue ReadingAs you may know, in February, a fire destroyed our Liverpool Hub office. After a short search, we’re pleased to announce that a new location for LIFEPlan CCO NY has been found! The new location is: 6611 Manlius Center Road…
Continue ReadingIt’s not too late to connect with your regional Social Care Network (SCN)! The NYS DOH 1115 New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) Waiver Amendment (AKA “The 1115”) is a $7.5 billion investment designed to improve health outcomes, advance health…
Continue ReadingSamantha-Marie VanAlstyne is a disabled content creator and author of “Hi, I’m Sam” and “Sam Wants to Get Married.” She’s never let her disabilities get in her way. Recently, she competed in Ms. Wheelchair New York 2025, where she placed…
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Continue ReadingLearn How to be a Better Ally in Honor of Autism Acceptance Month As an organization dedicated to serving people with disabilities, it is crucial to remember that our work is never truly complete. We must continually strive to learn,…
Continue ReadingCone Was an Advocate for Equality and Disability Rights Kitty Cone was a disability rights activist who had muscular dystrophy. She was heavily involved with the disability rights movement of the 1970s. Cone is widely recognized as a key leader…
Continue ReadingCelebrating Women and Their Achievements International Women’s Day has been around since 1911, with the goal of bringing about equality for women. For over 100 years, March 8 has been a day to celebrate diversity, equitability, and inclusivity, especially the…
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