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If you or someone you love has an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD), you know how hard it can be to get the right help at the right time.
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HONORING AN ADVOCATE
Disability Rights Advocate and Activist BJ Stasio is being honored by the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) with the 2025 Hingsburger Humanitarian Award.
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GOVERNOR ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER
On September 5, 2025, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul issued an Executive Order declaring a Statewide Disaster Emergency to protect access to COVID-19 vaccines in New York.
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BACK TO SCHOOL SUCCESS
The start of a new school year brings excitement, anticipation, and a few nerves. For parents and caregivers of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, this time can feel especially complex.
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HONORING EXCELLENCE
At LIFEPlan, we believe in honoring the incredible accomplishments of our members and the ways they contribute to their communities
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TEMPLE GRANDIN’S DOCUMENTARY, “AN OPEN DOOR,” NOW STREAMING
A new documentary on one of the most well-known people with autism, Temple Grandin, is now available on most streaming platforms.
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THE RETURN OF THE “R” WORD: SELF-ADVOCATES PERSPECTIVES
According to recent publications and growing concerns among advocacy groups, the use of the “R” word and other discriminatory language has alarmingly resurfaced in media, entertainment, and everyday conversations.
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35th ANNIVERSARY OF ADA SIGNING
July 26, 2025, is the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a transformative law that continues to shape a more inclusive and accessible world.
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MEMBER SHARES HOW HE OVERCAME HIS FEAR
Trevor is a member of LIFEPlan who uses a letterboard to communicate. He wrote a blog about how he is working on overcoming his fears.
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