For a long time, Kirk and his father lived together and supported each other. In fact, Kirk was his dad’s primary caregiver, ensuring all his needs were met. When his father passed away Kirk desperately wanted to stay in the…
Continue ReadingKnowing you have a safe and warm place to lay our head at night gives people a great sense of security. Imagine unexpectedly finding yourself without that security. Troy Brown, Mohawk Valley LIFEPlan member, did not have to imagine how…
Continue ReadingA Place Where You Don’t Have to Say “I’m Sorry.” Luis Abramson is always on the lookout for new support opportunities for his son Matthew, who is on the Autism spectrum. Finding an accepting and inviting place to play is…
Continue ReadingShanell is a LIFEPlan member who lived with her mother, who was her caregiver. Not long ago both were hospitalized and had to stay for several months. When they were discharged, Shanell’s mother was not able to care for her,…
Continue ReadingBy Abigail Remington, LIFEPlan parent and LIFEPlan North Country Care Manager As a parent, I always want the best and to make sure that every opportunity available is in place for my twin children, Andrew and Alexandra Gang. In a world…
Continue ReadingLIFEPlan member Pamela Tiffany experienced change in a big way when her husband left her after 9 years of marriage. She not only lost her companion, she found herself without any means of transportation. For Pam, this impacted her ability…
Continue ReadingMandy Mullen is LIFEPlan’s youngest enrolled member. At birth, she was diagnosed with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC), an extremely rare genetic condition causing a seizure at 1 day old. When Mandy was 6 months old, her family needed additional…
Continue Reading“Look at me, not through me.” – Tina Fitzgerald, Salina Town Council 3rd Ward candidate If you live in the Salina 3rd Ward area of Syracuse, you may have heard of Tina Fitzgerald. Tina, LIFEPlan member and a…
Continue ReadingLearning to ride a bike is a rite of passage for most typical children growing up, but for children with special needs, the dream of bike riding with their family is a dream that may never come true. Tyler, who…
Continue ReadingQ: Even though my 8 year old son has autism and cannot speak, I can usually can tell what he wants or needs. I try hard to give it to him quickly, otherwise he gets very upset. But sometimes I…
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