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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…

Join on us Wednesday, November 17th at 7:00pm for a talk about COVID-19 vaccines for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. FAQ to follow. ASL and Spanish interpretation provided. Featuring Dr. Lisa Shulman, Interim Director of RFK CERC at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and Specialist in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Need help registering? Call: 718.839.7278…

Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) joined forces to celebrate the 75th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) by recognizing the efforts of essential employees with developmental disabilities. Lieutenant Governor Hochul met with four essential employees who received employment supports from AHRC New…

America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion Read the presidential proclamation: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/09/30/a-proclamation-on-national-disability-employment-awareness-month-2021/ The theme for NDEAM 2021, “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,” reflects the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment and community involvement during the national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. NDEAM is held each October to commemorate the many and…

Research suggests that 60% of women do not get the recommended two and a half hours of exercise a week!  There are many benefits to exercise other than just losing weight! Let’s look at some of the less commonly recognized benefits of exercise: Emotional Benefits It’s no secret that completing a goal or staying true…

Women with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) are living longer and leading more active lives in their communities.  Here are some keys to taking control of your own health and staying healthy: Be sure to follow Preventive Health recommendations and timelines: Routine breast and cervical exams and screenings Routine osteoporosis (bone health) screenings Routine Dental…

You won’t want to miss this month’s Individual & Family Forum on August 19, 2021! Person Centered Care Services, Inc. will be presenting on Self-Direction and all are welcome. Join us to learn about the services and supports you need to live independently. Let’s prepare for tomorrow, together. If you have any questions, please contact…

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…