February is American Heart Month. Here are some important tips to keep your heart healthy or to control any existing heart problems: If you (or someone you care for) has heart disease make sure you know: What type of heart disease do you have? Make sure you understand your diagnosis i.e. if the blood vessels…

COVID-19 related restrictions have limited a lot of things we used to be able to do and enjoy.  For many, that has created a great deal of stress and ultimately mood changes – AKA “the COVID Blues.”  Though everyone’s symptoms can be different, here are some common ones: Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness…

New Yorkers with disabilities now have the ability to bring a primary care person with them if they are admitted to a hospital during a state of emergency or pandemic because on Tuesday, December 21, Governor Kathy Hochul signed bill S.1035A — introduced by State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. and Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato…

As we continue to transition out of the pandemic, there is good news to share! Late on Friday, July 2, OPWDD released new guidance that essentially reopens all of its programs and residential settings. Additionally, the Governor signed the bill allowing over-aged students to receive compensatory time after the age of 21 due to the…

Let us be your Compass for Health and Wellness … Our #CCO partner LIFEPlan CCO NY has established an outstanding series of videos that will help to guide you in the right direction. Check them out here:…

May is Mental Health Awareness month. Now more than ever, it is crucial to reduce the stigma around mental illness as stigma often prevents people from seeking help. You are not alone, we care, and together, we can realize our shared vision of a community where anyone affected by mental illness can get the support…

Watch this informative webinar about COVID 19 vaccinations presented by one of the MyCompass partners, LIFEPlan CCO.      …

Governor Cuomo today released the list of comorbidities and underlying conditions that New York State will use to determine eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. New Yorkers who have one of the comorbidities on the list will be eligible for the vaccine beginning February 15. The full list of comorbidities and underlying conditions is available below….

As we celebrate Black History Month, the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has shared the following announcement:   Dear Friends and Colleagues, February is Black History Month, and OPWDD is commemorating the month by celebrating “Black People With Developmental Disabilities: Making History.” As we reflect upon the OPWDD community, it’s clear that there are many…

One of the MyCompass partners, Person Centered Services, has a Webinar Series called “Hot Topics,” to tackle many issues that are of interest to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This free series provides practical tips and expert answers to questions depending on the topic. Recent webinars have included:  “Preparing for Life After High School,”…