Advance Care Alliance New York

09/23/2025

Living in an environment that fits your needs is an important part of living a meaningful life! There are a variety of supports to help you or your loved one live where you or they choose!

Visit knowledgecenterny.com/housing-rights to learn more about your housing rights and the programs available to you!

And find more answers to your housing questions at nyhrc.org. The New York Housing Resource Center for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is full of information to assist you on your housing journey!

09/22/2025

🌟 Thanks to support from his Care Manager Lizeth, Frank found connection and independence through self-direction! With planning guided by his personality and needs, Frank now enjoys a vibrant social life with Community Habilitation and uses a communication device to express himself!

Frank's mother says:
“A Frank le gusta vivir la vida sin límites." (“Frank likes to live life without limits.”)

➡️ Read more about Frank's journey at acany.org/finding-his-voice

09/18/2025

🗳️ Make your voice heard this election season!

Key issues for people with disabilities are on the ballot, and we have the power to make a difference!

📘 Find more tools and tips to build your voting plan at: knowledgecenterny.com/voting

Voting is one of the most important rights we have as Americans and one of the most powerful ways we can make our voices heard.

Every American—including people with developmental disabilities—has the right to make their voice heard at the ballot box and vote.

Check out our guide to help you, your family, or the people you support navigate the voting process: https://parentnetworkwny.org/your-right-to-vote-a-step-by-step-guide/

09/16/2025

Self-advocate and recent Hingsburger Humanitarian Award recipient, BJ Stasio shares his insights on why collaboration and allyship help drive meaningful change!

Read our conversation with BJ on all things Disability Advocacy at acany.org/honoring-an-advocate

09/15/2025

Celebrating and honoring the cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities this Hispanic Heritage Month!

📚 This month's Member & Family Forum on Special Education will be presented in Spanish on Thursday, September 25th! Register for the live session at acany.org/upcoming-member-and-family-forum or watch the recording anytime at knowledgecenterny.com/additional-resources/information-library

09/12/2025

🗳️Your voice matters!

Learn about your rights and explore resources that can make voting easier and more accessible for you at knowledgecenterny.com/voting

09/11/2025

DRNY Roundtable: Wheelchair Repair Delays in New York

WHEN:
Monday, October 6 @ 2:00PM ET
Tuesday, October 7 @ 10:00AM ET

REGISTER:
October 6: https://ow.ly/2uE750WQK6N
October 7: https://ow.ly/s8uY50WQK6G

Join DRNY for a roundtable discussion about wheelchair repair delays in New York. We want to learn about how New Yorkers are impacted by delays in getting wheelchair repairs and replacements. We welcome you to share concerns, stories and hopes for the future during this event.

The event is free of charge, but registration is required. This event will be recorded. ASL will be provided if requested no later than September 30, 2025. Closed Captioning will be available through Zoom.

09/10/2025

Congratulations to BJ Stasio on receiving the 2025 Hingsburger Humanitarian Award at the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals - NADSP Conference yesterday.

We had the opportunity to speak with BJ about his advocacy journey, what receiving the Hingsburger Humanitarian Award means to him, and how he’s paving the way for the next generation of self-advocates and changemakers. Read what he had to say in our newest blog post: https://acany.org/honoring-an-advocate/

Thank you to our friends at Person Centered Services for capturing the moment!

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.

09/09/2025

Today's Brooklyn/Queens Provider Networking Event was a major success!

A big thank you to the families, professionals, and community members who came out to learn about local IDD supports and services—and to all the incredible providers who made the event possible!

Together, we’re building stronger connections and more inclusive communities!

📆Our next Provider Networking Events will be in Mid-Hudson Valley and the Bronx(featuring Bronx and Manhattan providers). Visit acany.org/provider-networking-events for details!

09/09/2025

Governor Hochul has issued an Executive Order to help ensure continued access to COVID-19 vaccines across New York State.

🗓️ The order is in effect through October 5, 2025.

Find a breakdown of the key provisions at https://acany.org/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.

09/08/2025

💙 It’s DSP Week—and we’re celebrating the incredible Direct Support Professionals who make a difference every day!

Thank you to the dedicated DSPs supporting LIFEPlan and ACANY members through our amazing provider partners. Your commitment and care do not go unnoticed.

📰Read Commissioner Baer's message on National Direct Support Recognition Week at
https://opwdd.ny.gov/DSPWeek2025