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 other queer individuals united by a common culture and social…
Continue ReadingAn Optimistic View of the Future Returning to Normalcy and Positive Change Spring has come and summer is before us. We are all anxiously awaiting the arrival of warm days and the opportunity to move on from the past…
Continue ReadingThe 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 and services. OPWDD’s 5.07 Plan names the following goals- 1.…
Continue ReadingSexual 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 someone without that person’s freely given consent.” New York State…
Continue ReadingStatement from the Statewide CCO Family & Member Advisory Collaborative on the New York State FY 2022-2023 Budget The Statewide CCO Family and Member Advisory Collaborative stated, We thank Governor Hochul, her administration, and the State Legislature for the inclusion of…
Continue ReadingApril CEO Webinar Monday, April 25, 2022 | 4:30-5:30pm Join LIFEPlan CEO Nick Cappoletti as he provides updates on the latest at LIFEPlan and care management news. You will learn about the DSP Workforce campaign and state budget decisions, progress…
Continue ReadingCreate 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 your arm. Doris is the parent of two school age…
Continue ReadingJoin the ACCESS-VR Virtual Public Hearings Meaningful employment. For most of us, it’s the reason we get out of bed every morning. In addition to paying the bills, it gives a sense of purpose and connects us socially to our community. …
Continue ReadingBecome a Better Self-Advocate! Last fall, LIFEPlan launched the first Member Art Show. This successful event demonstrated the importance of offering diverse opportunities for LIFEPlan members to express themselves creatively and to connect them to each other. Creating a community…
Continue ReadingBudget Impact on Disability Services On Tuesday, January 18th, Governor Hochul announced her proposed NYS budget for the fiscal year 2022-2023. The proposed budget outlined several key initiatives relative to OPWDD. The final NYS budget will be based on negotiations…
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