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April 9, 2025 LIFEPlan CCO NY Stories

Member Spotlight: Sam VanAlstyne

Samantha-Marie VanAlstyne is a disabled content creator and author of “Hi, I’m Sam” and “Sam Wants to Get Married.” She’s never let her disabilities get in her way. Recently, she competed in Ms. Wheelchair New York 2025, where she placed…

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March 10, 2025 LIFEPlan CCO NY Stories

CELEBRATING DIFFERENCES: KITTY CONE

Cone Was an Advocate for Equality and Disability Rights Kitty Cone was a disability rights activist who had muscular dystrophy. She was heavily involved with the disability rights movement of the 1970s. Cone is widely recognized as a key leader…

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March 5, 2025 LIFEPlan CCO NY Stories

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Celebrating Women and Their Achievements International Women’s Day has been around since 1911, with the goal of bringing about equality for women. For over 100 years, March 8 has been a day to celebrate diversity, equitability, and inclusivity, especially the…

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January 3, 2025 LIFEPlan CCO NY Providers, Stories, News

Member Success Story

Care Managers and Providers Working Together “I thought that CCOs were all about the paperwork, but Kari proved that it was about caring.” Judy Jarosch, Intake Coordinator, Arc Chemung. Judy Jarosch, Intake Coordinator at the Arc Chemung Schuyler, shared the…

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October 17, 2024 LIFEPlan CCO NY Stories

REACHING GOALS

Care Manager Helps Courtney Achieve her Dream of Obtaining Driver’s License     There are things we all struggle with. When Care Manager Nicole recognized Courtney’s struggle with anxiety, she knew what to do.   Nicole helped Courtney attain therapy…

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October 2, 2024 LIFEPlan CCO NY StoriesLeave a Comment on Member Featured on Times Square Billboard

Member Featured on Times Square Billboard

Member Featured on Billboard as Part of Down Syndrome Awareness October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month! It is a time to support the Down syndrome community, raise awareness, and celebrate the abilities of people with Down syndrome. One of…

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Homeless to Harmony: A young man holds a microphone by a karaoke machine in a living room.

March 20, 2024 Alexa Aiello StoriesLeave a Comment on Homelessness to Harmony

Homelessness to Harmony

Care Manager Dave Rider set out to make a difference in Seth's life which was clouded by homelessness and uncertainty.

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Real patience: A man collapses a wheelchair as he loads it into a van.

February 23, 2024 Alexa Aiello StoriesLeave a Comment on Real Patience

Real Patience

It took real patience on Jerry’s part to make things happen for Myat. With a little time, Myat’s life is now moving towards how it should be.

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Life Changer: A sign for a rail trail appears on stone wall in front of a paved trail in the woods.

February 21, 2024 Alexa Aiello StoriesLeave a Comment on Life Changer

Life Changer

Jason's family wished to explore trails with him, so Care Manager Josh found a solution that was a life changer.

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Building trust: a close up shows two hands hold another's.

February 21, 2024 Alexa Aiello StoriesLeave a Comment on Building Trust

Building Trust

Nathalie lived alone for many years with no family to help her. Care Manager Jennifer was there for her, building trust for a healthier life.

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