LIFEPlan CCO NY

04/26/2026

Hot days are around the corner. Cooling assistance is available to income-eligible New Yorkers through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).

See details here:
https://lifeplanccony.com/heap-cooling-assistance-available/

Low-income New Yorkers are now able to apply for cooling assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).

04/24/2026

🌟 Eric’s future is bright, and he’s not building it alone.

With the support of his Care Manager Darice and his self-direction broker, Eric is thriving in school and in the community- from sports and swimming to cooking classes and social skills groups. Julie calls them their “dream team.” Because the right support makes all the difference.

Watch Eric’s story and see how partnership, advocacy, and coordination help turn goals into reality.

See more stories like this on our YouTube channel!
👉https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQbSTR4EV2uscnH-XY3iKF7-ieljIOtir&si=Rsq49iE8qUKwP-XY

04/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Lower Hudson Valley Community Networking Event in Tarrytown today!

We’re grateful to our event sponsors for sharing their supports and services, to the community members who came to learn, and to our provider relations team for hosting such a meaningful event.

➡️ Find an upcoming Community Networking Event near you: https://lifeplanccony.com/community-networking-events/

04/22/2026

Curious about how a Supplemental Needs Trust can support you or a loved one?

Join us at an upcoming Community Networking Event to learn more about MY Choice Trust Services and explore a wide range of IDD services and resources available in your community.

📍 Find an event near you and register today: https://lifeplanccony.com/community-networking-events/

🌐 Visit the My Choice website here: https://mychoicetrust.org/

04/19/2026

ACANY & LIFEPlan CCO are hosting community screenings of UNSEEN — a film shedding light on the often overlooked and unsupported 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. These events are free to attend and open to the community!

➡️ 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://lifeplanccony.com/community-networking-events/

Learn how you can host a screening for your group at https://caregiverdoc.com/host-a-screening/See upcoming screenings at https://caregiverdoc.com/watch/Many...

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/4c2C5Kp and tune in at noon on April 29th or 30th!

04/15/2026

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

🤝 Meet with IDD service providers
🗣️ Attend an 11:00am panel discussion on Self-Direction services

📅May 13 | 10:00am - 1:00pm
📍Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservative Pl, Syracuse, NY 13204

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

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/4c2C5Kp

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://lifeplanccony.com/community-networking-events/ and find the MY Choice Trust table to ask your questions in person!

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://lifeplanccony.com/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://lifeplanccony.com/community-networking-events/