Improve Your Oral Health
Do You Need Dental Assistance? Do you struggle maintaining good oral health and/or accessing a dental provider for routine dental care? If so, LIFEPlan CCO NY is excited to share […]
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Energy and Internet Savings Programs
Save Money on Monthly Bills Energy Savings Program The Energy Affordability Program is a monthly bill credit towards utilities that is automatic if you receive HEAP. If you need help […]
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LGBTQ and People with Disabilities
Celebrating LGBTQ Month This month communities celebrate LGBTQ Pride. The LGBT community, also referred to as LGBTQ+, GLBT, or gay, is a loosely defined group of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and […]
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The 5.07 Plan in Plain English
The 5.07 Planning Process Section 5.07 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law requires OPWDD to make a five-year plan for providing services. This plan sets goals for improving supports […]
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Brett Rotz Supports and Inspires Plattsburgh State Men’s Soccer
Leading the Way College sports teams often have an emotional leader who is looked to for motivation and the cultivation of team morale. Over the past four years, the person […]
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Andy O’Rourke Expands Theatre Opportunities for Peers with IDD
Fostering Growth On Stage and Off Many LIFEPlan members are drawn to the theater and the creative community of support they find there. Some start in the production tech crew […]
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Supporting Safe and Healthy Relationships in Our Community
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention defines sexual violence as “any sexual act committed against […]
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Innovative Housing Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Support this Bill! Did you know there is a scarcity of housing options in New York State for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities? This fact has parents and family members […]
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“Binder of Their Life” IEP Meeting Toolkit
Create Your Own IEP Toolkit Looking to make an impact at your child’s IEP meeting? Hudson Valley member Doris, suggests you walk in with the “Binder of Their Life” under […]
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LIFEPlan Member Featured on Syracuse News
Smith-Magenis Syndrome Day SMS is a very rare chromosomal disorder that is estimated to occur in one in every 15,000- 25,000 births. LIFEPlan Member Briahna Marshall has SMS. On November […]
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