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It’s World Down Syndrome Day! #IDD #DownSyndromeDay #LifePlanCCONY

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! #LifePlanCCONY

Children who have a sibling with autism spectrum disorder are at a higher risk of also having autism spectrum disorder. #DDAM2023 #BeyondtheConversation #LifePlanCCONY

We honor Judith “Judy” Heumann, the mother of the disability rights movement. Her legacy is deep, starting with her activism in the signing of Section 504, which led to the American Disabilities Act. Know her story. judithheumann.com #ADA #disability #LIFEPlanCCO

Watch here for artwork by our members highlighted with facts about IDD. #DDAM2023 #BeyondtheConversation #LifePlanCCONY

Mama Cax lost her right leg after a battle with bone and lung cancer when she was a teen. Her modeling career and activism put a new spin on what beauty can be. #IDD #Disability #BlackHistoryMonth ow.ly/rHFA50MTeSC

Lois Curtis was the lead plaintiff in the Supreme Court case The Olmstead Decision. The court upheld that the unjustified segregation of people with disabilities was discriminatory. #IDD #Disability #BlackHistoryMonth ow.ly/JnjI50MRRAI

Happy Presidents' Day! #IDD #Disability #PresidentsDay

Chester Finn, a Black American who is blind, was appointed to the National Council on Disability by President Barack Obama in 2010.#IDD #Disability #BlackHistoryMonth ow.ly/l01r50MRQCZ

Mrs. Willie Mae Goodman’s daughter was born with severe disabilities. After failed attempts to find a solution for her daughter’s care, Mrs. Goodman’s fight for disability justice began. #IDD #Disability #BlackHistoryMonth ow.ly/vWgk50MQRKt

We can’t help but recognize how the difficulties of the Black community align with those of the IDD community. Watch this month as we highlight the heroes at the intersection of these two communities. #IDD #Disability #BlackHistoryMonth

The Chinese Lantern Festival marks the first full moon of the new lunar year and the end of the Chinese New Year period. Chinese Lantern Festival 2023 will be celebrated this Sunday, February 5. Read more: ow.ly/2T1H50MJjh8

Black History Month is a time to recognize Black Americans and their impact. Harriet Tubman, Tom Wiggans, Fannie Lou Hamer, Maya Angelou, Wilma Rudolph, and Harry Belafonte, all of who had a disability, serve as inspirations for us this month. Read more: ow.ly/f96j50MJj02

Physical therapy can help people with IDD grow and become more confident in their abilities to navigate the world around them. Search Health on the Knowledge Center for physical therapy resources. lifeplanccony.com/knowledge-cent…

LIFEPlan never misses an opportunity to showcase its members! Have you seen the Member Art Gallery featuring artwork from members of all ages and abilities? 🎨🧑‍🎨🎭🖌️ lifeplanccony.com/2022-lifeplan-…

The Customer Service Center is for anyone looking to contact LIFEPlan. Ask questions, get connected to the right person, and receive follow up for what you need. Call or email us at 1-855-572-2669 or questions@lifeplanccony.com Learn more here: lifeplanccony.com/new-member-and…

Calling all New York I/DD Advocates! Click the link to send a letter to your lawmaker urging them to prioritize the I/DD community in the upcoming Executive Budget: p2a.co/e5sta1V

Tomorrow is New York Disability Advocates Social Day of Action. DSPs deserve fair wages for their essential work. Act now, if you agree and click the link to urge your elected officials to take action: cpstate.org/advocacy/

Supported employment programs help people with IDD receive job coaching and find jobs that match their interests. Search for supported employment programs near you on the Community Resource Tool now. lifeplanccony.com/community-reso…