NY State Governor Hochul Announces 30 Awards Statewide Totaling $25 Million to Expand Health Clinics and Improve Access to Healthcare Services for People With Developmental Disabilities

• By: | The Office of The Governor of New York State
• April 15th, 2026
• dental care, developmental disabilities, health equity, healthcare access, healthcare infrastructure, OPWDD, sensory-friendly care
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On Monday, April 13, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul announced 30 awards with a $25 million investment to help address health equity for people with developmental disabilities who often find it difficult to find comprehensive healthcare that meets their needs. This critical statewide initiative was...

Transitioning to Life as an Autistic Senior Citizen: We Need Much More Information

• By: Karl Wittig, PE Aspies for Social Success (AFSS)
• January 5th, 2026
• aging, autistic seniors, daily living skills, financial challenges, healthcare access, housing and transportation, independent living, older adults, retirement planning, senior citizens, Winter 2026 Issue
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Making the transition into old age and becoming a senior citizen is challenging for almost everyone in our society. This was most colorfully expressed by the great Hollywood actress Bette Davis, who lived to be 81 years old and famously said that “old age ain’t no place for sissies”. Those of...