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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Community Resources Tool
The Community Resources tool was designed by LIFEPlan in collaboration with other NYS CCO’s to support people with various needs during a time of crisis. This easy-to-use database allows people […]
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Don’t Worry Be Happy
Eleven-year-old LIFEPlan member Ethan James is on a mission. A mission to bring smiles to people’s faces during the COVID-19 pandemic and the world of social isolation. Years ago, Ethan and his father spent […]
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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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Self-Advocacy Association of New York State: SANYS
Many LIFEPlan members are or have been involved with SANYS over the years. But what is SANYS? SANYS is a statewide self-advocacy organization founded, and led, by people with developmental disabilities for people […]
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Options for Phone Bill Savings
There are many changes and adjustments people are making as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. One is to figure out how to best use the resources available to us including stretching our budgets […]
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