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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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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Health Homes Are Essential Businesses
Per the Governor’s Executive Order, CCO Health Homes fall within designated Essential Businesses, and Care Management Staff are essential workers. Care Managers’ should continue to work from home while supporting members. This notice is to confirm that your agencies, which provide services to individuals with […]
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ARISE Afternoon Child Respite Program
PROVIDER FOCUS | ARISE Afternoon Child Respite Service ARISE Child and Family Services is a LIFEPlan provider agency in Central New York that has recently launched a Syracuse based inclusive […]
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Financial Options Thru ABLE Accounts
ABLE Accounts Support Planning for Financial Needs Many people with a disability work hard to make sure they do not go over the $2,000 SSI limit for fear of losing […]
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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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