The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) wants to hear from you! As part of the 2023-2027 OPWDD Strategic Plan, OPWDD is inviting the public to one of their 2025 Strategic Planning Forums. These forums will include: A brief…
Continue ReadingCare Managers are dedicated to helping members and their families create opportunities and support systems that respect their individuality, preferences, needs, and values. The people we serve are the center of their planning and decision-making. Some of the ways that…
Continue ReadingExplore LGBTQIA+ Events Across New York State At LIFEPlan, we’re proud to celebrate Pride Month by uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community and honoring the vibrant intersection of identity, advocacy, and belonging. As part of our commitment to inclusive, person-centered care,…
Continue ReadingHonoring Trailblazers During Pride Month In honor of Pride Month, we’re highlighting four trailblazers who live at the intersection of LGBTQIA+ identity and disability advocacy leaders whose work inspires inclusion, equity, and meaningful change across our communities. Their work affirms…
Continue ReadingWe were honored to be part of Samantha VanAlstyne’s first in store book signing at Barnes & Noble in Kingston, N.Y, on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Not only did Sam get to share her books “Hi, I’m Sam” and “Sam Wants to…
Continue ReadingJune has been declared Rights Promotion Month by our CCO. It is a time to celebrate empowerment, dignity, and the voices of those we serve. Care Managers play a vital role in educating members about their rights and supporting them…
Continue ReadingTips for Traveling Traveling can be difficult for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), regardless of the distance or duration of the trip. A change in routine, unfamiliar or overstimulating surroundings, and physical barriers can present challenges when traveling.…
Continue ReadingContact Your Congressman and Tell Them to Save Medicaid Congress is considering cutting $880 BILLION to Medicaid. This could mean cuts in programming, health services, and the loss of jobs in healthcare and support services. What Are We Doing as…
Continue ReadingMay is Celiac Disease Awareness Month The month of May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month, with May 16 being designated as International Celiac Disease Awareness Day. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that occurs in genetically predisposed people…
Continue ReadingJoin LIFEPlan at the Ballpark on July 23 LIFEPlan COO NY has been selected to participate in We Care Wednesdays at NBT Bank Stadium in Syracuse, the home of the Syracuse Mets! The game will take place on Wednesday, July…
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