Advance Care Alliance New York

08/03/2025

☀️ Do you have exciting end-of-summer plans? Whether it’s swimming, exploring in nature, catching some rays, or traveling to new places, there is still summer fun to be had! With a little planning, you can make the most of it while staying safe and healthy.

📘 Visit the Knowledge Center to learn how summer might present unique challenges for the IDD community—and discover tips and resources that empower everyone to enjoy summer to the fullest!

You can find helpful information about how to keep yourself and your family safe in every season at https://knowledgecenterny.com/seasonal/ #1747399080270-7f42998c-bbe1

08/01/2025

Mark your calendar for this month's virtual events! Visit https://acany.org/category/events/ to learn more and register!

Self-Advocates Group Meeting:
Wednesday, Aug 13th 4-5pm

Supported Employment Member and Family Forum:
Thursday, Aug 14th 6-7pm

Member Relations Liaisons Drop-In Session:
Thursday, Aug 14th 12-1pm

07/29/2025

The 'r-word' slur is making a comeback, but disability advocates are sharing why renormalizing this type of language reverses progress and hinders inclusion. ACANY and LIFEPlan members explain why it's more than "just a word" in our newest blog post. Read it at https://acany.org/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.

07/28/2025

Family Support Services (FSS) can be a wonderful resource for families caring for their loved one with a disability at home.

Learn more about FSS at https://knowledgecenterny.com/family-support-services/.

07/26/2025

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — a transformative law that continues to shape a more inclusive and accessible world.

At LIFEPlan CCO and ACANY CCO, we honor this milestone by reaffirming our shared mission to Support and empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to live their happiest, healthiest, and most meaningful lives.

The ADA laid the foundation for equity and opportunity. Every day, our care managers build on that legacy — advocating, supporting, and walking alongside the people we serve as they pursue their goals and dreams.
Let’s celebrate progress — and keep pushing for a future where everyone belongs.

07/25/2025

Leah Helmer recently earned her two-year CPR certification! She decided to enroll in a CPR class after witnessing someone choking at the mall and wishing she had the skills to help.

Leah has continued to embrace opportunities to learn new skills by participating in a variety of classes offered at her local library and high school. From cooking to crafting, she’s learned how to make cavatelli, stained glass, and magnets!

In a class called, “Money and You”, she is gaining valuable money management skills to help her navigate financial decisions with confidence!

Thank you, Leah, for inspiring us to keep growing, learning, and becoming the best versions of ourselves!

07/23/2025

Are you considering a new assistive device but not sure if it will be a good fit? The TRAID program loans out assistive technology devices for trial periods and provides demonstrations to help you identify the device that will best meet your or your loved one’s needs.

Visit https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/traid-program to learn more about the program and find the Regional TRAID Center closest to you!

07/23/2025

Are you considering a new assistive device but not sure if it will be a good fit? The TRAID program loans out assistive technology devices for trial periods and provides demonstrations to help you identify the device that will best meet your or your loved one's needs.

Visit https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/traid-program to learn more about the program and find the Regional TRAID Center closest to you!

07/15/2025

Check out this great opportunity to learn about new accessibility programs, and get tips and tools to help you get around the greater NYC area!

Join the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) for an online session on Thursday, July 17th at 1pm!

Learn more and register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigate-nyc-with-confidence-an-info-session-on-accessible-transportation-tickets-1415759537889!

Join NYC DOT, MTA, TLC & Port Authority for tips, tools & updates to help older adults & people with disabilities get around the NYC region.

07/15/2025

The Knowledge Center is here for anyone navigating the world of disability services. Whether you are currently receiving services, curious about receiving services, a parent, a provider, or a care manager, the Knowledge Center can serve as a valuable resource!

https://knowledgecenterny.com/

07/14/2025

Happy Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day!

For Tricia and her sons, Care Manager Maryn Fulton became a quiet hero, offering support rooted in compassion and person-centered care.

Watch their Care Management Impact Story at https://knowledgecenterny.com/enrollment/!

On Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day, we celebrate Care Managers like Maryn across ACANY and LIFEPlan who change lives every day. Thank you for making a difference.

07/11/2025

Check out this awesome story from a member of our sister organization!

Trevor Mason is a published writer who communicates through spelling on a letter board. Trevor recently overcame his fear of getting blood drawn. He wrote about his experience in a piece called "Unstoppable!" Read it here: https://lifeplanccony.com/member-shares-how-he-overcame-his-fear/!

Trevor's story is a remarkable one. Learn about how his mom(and one of LIFEPlan's member relations liaisons), Stacy Mason, helped him and his brother Tyler find their voices here: https://lifeplanccony.com/spelling-to-communicate/