Advance Care Alliance New York

04/17/2026

Learn key information to help you confidently complete your Medicaid recertification! This webinar is for anyone looking to avoid common mistakes and support a smooth renewal process.

Members, families, Care Managers, and community members are welcome to register at https://bit.ly/4bO6ux7 and tune in at noon on April 29th or 30th!

04/13/2026

Tune in to one of two Virtual Learning Sessions on Tuesday, April 21st to learn about Home Enabling Supports (HES)!

These sessions will cover:
• How HES uses technology—such as smart home devices, adaptive switches, and communication tools—to support safety and independence at home.
• What types of remote supports are available, including health assessments and coordination from trained clinicians.
• Who is eligible for HES, including the OPWDD and HCBS Waiver requirements and the need to live in a non‑certified residence.
• How HES can reduce the need for in‑person staff, while still ensuring people receive the help they need through technology‑based supports.

👉 Register at https://bit.ly/4bO6ux7

04/12/2026

If you qualify for programs like NYS Medicaid or SSI but worry that having too many assets might make you ineligible, a Supplemental Needs Trust can help you keep those assets while staying eligible for these important benefits.

Learn more 👉 https://mychoicetrust.org/

📍Our Director of Trust Services will be popping up at these Community Networking Events:
Lower Hudson Valley: April 23 | Tarrytown
Brooklyn/Queens: May 6 | Queens
Central New York: May 13 | Syracuse
Rockland/Orange County: May 19 | Nanuet
Long Island: May 20 | Melville
Staten Island: June 9 | Staten Island
Southern Tier: June 10 | Binghamton
Taconic: June 11| Poughkeepsie
Greater Mohawk Valley: June 18| Utica
Capital Region: October 8 | Schenectady

Register for an event near you at https://acany.org/community-networking-events/ and find the MY Choice Trust table to ask your questions in person!

04/10/2026

Join us to explore disability resources and supports available in Brooklyn and Queens!

🤝 Meet with IDD service providers
🗣️Attend a panel discussion at 10:30am on Benefits & Entitlements to learn about Medicaid, Social Security benefits, housing supports, employment services, self-direction, and other available resources.
🪥 Oral health education and screenings provided by NYU Dentistry
🎥 Stay for a 12:30pm screening of UNSEEN, an award‑winning documentary on the realities of family caregiving

📅May 6 | 10:00am - 2:00pm
📍Terrace on the Park, 52-11 111th St., Queens, NY

➡️ Register for this event (or find an event near you) https://acany.org/community-networking-events/

04/08/2026

ACANY & LIFEPlan CCO are hosting free community screenings of UNSEEN — a film shedding light on the often-overlooked experiences of families caring for loved ones with disabilities.

Watch the film at select Community Networking Event locations, where you can connect with local IDD providers and learn about services available in your area. Open to self‑advocates, families, care managers, and anyone interested in learning more.

➡️ Register for a Community Networking Event near you and be sure to select "Yes" in the registration form if you plan to attend the screening: https://acany.org/community-networking-events/

🎥 Watch the film trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-RgSPtjZd0

04/07/2026

People with disabilities and their families deserve a system of services that is coordinated, effective, and sustainable.

The Whole Person Supports Coalition is advocating for lasting changes in how services for individuals with I/DD are designed, delivered, and financed.

🙌 You can help make a difference: https://www.wholepersonsupports.org/
✅ Read and sign the letter supporting a whole‑person approach to disability services
📫 Sign up for news and updates

04/06/2026

Build connections, learn about local services, and engage with the IDD community!

🤝 Meet with IDD service providers
🗣️ Attend a panel discussion on Planning & Aging at 12:00pm
🎥 Stay for a 1:00pm screening of UNSEEN, an award‑winning documentary on the realities of family caregiving

📅April 23 | 10:00am - 2:00pm
📍Sleepy Hollow Hotel, 455 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591

➡️Register for this event (or find an event near you) at https://acany.org/community-networking-events/

04/04/2026

Tune in on Wednesday, April 16th to learn how to better support sensory-sensitive youth by creating environments that help them learn, play, and thrive at home and in school!

👉 Register at https://bit.ly/4bO6ux7

This session is presented by Katie Kirkman, M.Ed., an education specialist with nearly two decades of experience working with neurodivergent children, their families, and the practitioners who support them. She has built a comprehensive career, having served in key roles as a teacher, behavior specialist, and researcher. Katie now works directly with professionals to translate this experience into effective, real-world strategies.

**Member and Family Forums are now called, Virtual Learning Sessions! Registration to these events is free and open to all!

04/03/2026

At a recent New York State Assembly hearing, Nick Cappoletti, CEO of ACANY, LIFEPlan CCO, and CCANY, shared testimony on the housing support challenges faced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the need for meaningful change.

Behind every policy are individuals and families who rely on these supports every day.

✉️ Take action today and make your voice heard: https://www.cmany.net/new-news-and-advocacy #/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAyloB8moPU

04/02/2026

💐Register now for April's virtual events!

📌 Virtual Learning Sessions🔗 https://bit.ly/4bO6ux7
📌 New Member Orientations 🔗 https://acany.org/new-member-orientation/
📌 Self-Advocates Group Meetings 🔗 https://acany.org/self-advocates/

*Member and Family Forums are now Virtual Learning Sessions- Register, mark your calendar, and tune in to expert-presented webinars.

04/02/2026

💙 Happy World Autism Awareness Day!

Today we honor the 2026 theme, “Celebrate Differences,” which reflects a powerful shift from simple awareness to true acceptance and inclusion.

Let’s continue to:
✨ Value the many ways people with autism enrich our communities
✨Recognize that no two people with autism are the same
✨ Support neurodiversity‑affirming practices in schools, workplaces, healthcare, and everyday life
✨ Create spaces where people with autism can express themselves authentically

Celebrating differences isn’t just a theme—it’s a commitment to building a world where everyone belongs.

https://youtu.be/nEAg_-ZcjLE

Autism Society of America

Learn more about the Autism Society’s Road to Acceptance project at www.RoadToAcceptance.org.

03/31/2026

Join us at an upcoming ACANY Community Networking Event!

At all Community Networking Events, you can expect:
🤝Opportunities to connect with IDD service providers

At select Community Networking Events, you may also experience:
🗣️ A panel discussion (see registration page for topics)
🎥 A screening of UNSEEN, an award-winning documentary about family caregivers

➡️ Find event details and register here: https://acany.org/community-networking-events/