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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NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
New Member orientation is for Members and their families so they can learn what to expect in the first 90 days of Care Management services.
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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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BRENDEN’S NEXT CHAPTER
Brenden Sinon recently graduated from 6th grade and is heading into 7th grade with excitement and optimism!
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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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