LIFEPlan CCO NY

06/06/2026

🌈 Celebrating Pride Month!

Pride honors individuality, acceptance, and community- values that guide our work at ACANY and LIFEPlan.

This month we are spotlighting members of both the LGBTQAI+ and disability communities who are making the world a better place by sharing their creativity, culture, and talents.

➡️ Read about them here: https://lifeplanccony.com/celebrating-pride-month/

June is known as Pride Month, a time to celebrate those who identify as LGBTQAI+, and commemorate the contributions of le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, and q***r (LGBTQ) culture and community.

06/05/2026

IDDO provides independent, conflict-free Ombudsman services to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and preserve their rights.

Learn more about how IDD Ombudsman can help you or someone you care for.

➡️ Register for the Virtual Learning Session on June 16th or 17th at 12:00pm here:
https://lifeplanccony.com/virtual-learning-sessions/

IDDO

06/04/2026

The Taconic Community Networking Event is one week away!

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

📅June 11 | 10:00am - 2:00pm
📍DoubleTree by Hilton, 40 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY

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

06/03/2026

Join us in Binghamton to explore available disability resources and supports!

🤝 Meet with IDD service providers
🗣️ Attend a panel discussion on Self-direction at 11:00am
🎥 Stay for a 1:00pm screening of UNSEEN, an award‑winning documentary on the realities of family caregiving

📅June 10 | 10:00am - 2:00pm
📍DoubleTree by Hilton, 225 Water St, Binghamton, NY

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

06/02/2026

Throughout the month of June, Syracuse University School of Education is hosting Self-Advocacy Workshops and Family Caregiver Workshops, across NY State!

Attend a session at the LIFEPlan Poughkeepsie office:
📅Wednesday, June 10
🕖Family Caregiver Workshop | 10:00-11:30am
🕖Self-Advocate Workshop | 12:30-2:00 pm
📍510 Haight Avenue, Suite 101 & 103 Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

✅ Click here to register: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=AqR4Qp4auU6EFP-1Wl_PHidmbhecshtNnCWwnyzaVipUOFEwQ00wQUVLOFFNSDJUOEVTRllMMlo3SCQlQCN0PWcu&origin=QRCode

Learn more about the NYS Disability Advocacy Training Network at https://www.nysdatn.org/

06/01/2026

Don't miss June's virtual events! Register now!

📌 Virtual Learning Sessions🔗 https://lifeplanccony.com/virtual-learning-sessions/
📌 Self-Advocates Group Meetings 🔗 https://lifeplanccony.com/self-advocates/

06/01/2026

✴️ June is Rights Promotion Month- a time to focus on something that matters all year long: your right to be heard, respected, and included.

Rights show up in everyday choices, conversations, and goals. You deserve dignity, respect, and a voice in decisions about your life.

👉 Your Care Manager and the Member Relations team are here for you!
Have questions or concerns about your rights? Reach out to your Care Manager or email [email protected]!

📢 Want to get involved in disability rights advocacy? Self-Advocacy Association of New York State-SANYS Central Region is an organization founded, and led, by people with developmental disabilities for people with developmental disabilities. They promote awareness and recognition of the civil rights and responsibilities which include the opportunities and choices of equal citizenship.

https://lifeplanccony.com/your-life-your-voice-your-rights/

05/30/2026

🌲🏖️Read our newest blog post to learn how you can find accessible outdoor spaces near you and make the most out of nice weather days!
➡️ https://lifeplanccony.com/accessible-parks-and-recreation/

And be sure to mark your calendar for "Get Outdoors and Get Together Day", — an OPWDD-hosted statewide celebration at outdoor locations across New York, bringing "people of all abilities, ages, identities, and backgrounds together for fun, healthful activities"!
📅 Saturday, June 13
Learn more at www.ny.gov/programs/get-outdoors-get-together-day

As the weather warms up, many of us look forward to spending more time outdoors. For people with disabilities, outdoor activities can present challenges due to mobility limitations and sensory sensitivities.

05/28/2026

Curious about the NY ABLE Program and how it can help you or someone you support pay for costs such as housing, health care, transportation, education, and assistive technology?

Register now for an upcoming Virtual Learning Session on Tuesday at 12:00pm or 6:00pm!
➡️ https://lifeplanccony.com/virtual-learning-sessions/

05/28/2026

💚 Taking care of your mental health is important for everyone, especially for people with disabilities. According to the National Institute of Health, anxiety, depression, and difficulties getting mental health care are more common among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Remember, you are not alone—support is available.

🔎 Search for mental health providers near you at https://www.disabilityservicesny.org/

This Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Health America is helping people have more good days by meeting them where they are, supporting them as whole people, and understanding that “good” is subjective.

Let’s have more good days, together.

➡️ Find tools like journal prompts, worksheets, affirmations, and more at https://mhanational.org/2026-mental-health-month-action-guide/