LIFEPlan’s Shailene Fellows, Southern Tier Regional Liaison/Member and Family Advisory Council Member, and Care Manager Aysha Webster Peterson met Congressman Marco Molinaro at his Think DIFFERENTLY Field Day on August 30 at Arnold Park in Vestal, NY. Individuals of all…
Continue ReadingThis checklist can help If your child is starting high school, the discussion turns to transition planning. This is a critical dialog for families as it maps out the graduation pathway for their child to adulthood. Education pathway A Committee…
Continue ReadingTransition from School to College Care Manager Noel Weaver is working with Zachary on Core Competencies: Comprehensive Care Management, Person and Family Support, and Comprehensive Transitional Care. Transitioning from high school to college is a challenging time for anyone. There…
Continue ReadingMarking the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act Celebrations across New York State marked the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act into law 33 years ago, prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities. At the…
Continue ReadingHelping a loved one through an addiction is never easy. Families are a huge part of a person’s recovery. Here are some addiction resources.
Continue ReadingStacey Weimer, 35, a LIFEPlan member from the Mohawk Valley Region, is among 19 New Yorkers named to Special Olympics USA, the national team.
Continue ReadingPromoting Change Through Personal Advocacy Care Manager Susan Reichard is helping Kayla with Core Service: Comprehensive Transitional Care. LIFEPlan Member Kayla McKeon is described by her Care Manager, Susan Reichard, as fierce. “There’s nothing Kayla can’t do once she puts…
Continue ReadingJuly Marks the Signing of the American Disabilities Act The American Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed in the White House on July 26, 1990. It marked an important day for the IDD community. The Act attempted to prevent discrimination against…
Continue ReadingSPECIFICS ON THE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT PROCESS FOR CARE MANAGERS When a Care Manager is notified of an incident, they need specific details to report the incident to the CCO’s Incident Management Department. Date of the incident or approximate date Allegation…
Continue ReadingOn January 30, 2023, the White House announced that the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) will end on May 11, 2023. With the end of the PHE, some of the ways we have been able to work together and communicate…
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