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News and Events Archive 2006
News and Events Archive - Current News and EventsWIHD in the NewsThe Journal NewsOn May 7, 2006 The Journal News published a letter to the editor written by WIHD’s Wendy Breitner, entitled DSS Deserves Credit for Supporting Action, about the important role played by the Westchester County Department of Social Services in the prevention and treatment of child abuse. Together,
for children New
direction for those with disabilities Theater Workshop Classes to Adults with DisabilitiesWorking with Jordan Jankus of the Self-Advocacy Association of NYS, WIHD was able to offer some wonderful theater workshop classes to adults with disabilities from the local area. Members of Another Step, Inc., Abbott House and ARC of Rockland, joined Tim Godwin and Grant Olding from Thrift Theatre, both professionals from the West End theater world of London, on September 25th & 26th in the WIHD auditorium. About forty adults participated in these workshops, getting a chance to get on stage, use a microphone, sing and dance and generally have a great time.
Anniversary Benefit - September 29, 2006On Friday, September 29th, after being in existence for over 50 years, Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD) celebrated its first year anniversary as an independent non-profit organization. Close to two hundred people joined in the benefit festivities and helped to make it a memorable event. The celebration began with a champagne reception, followed by a short program that recognized the support from government officials, board members, staff and donors that resulted in the successful separation of WIHD from the Westchester Medical Center in 2005. The evening continued to its highlight, a cabaret spectacular by leading performers from London’s West End Theatre District. Dessert, coffee and tea, compliments of Susan Lawrence of Chappaqua rounded out the evening.
Thank you to our sponsors! Susan Lawrence (http://www.susanlawrence.com) First Year Anniversary BenefitJoin us for an unforgettable cabaret evening Friday, September 29, 2006 Westchester Institute for Human Development 8:00 p.m. Anniversary Program & Cabaret Evening
New Family/Student Transition Specialist at WIHDThe Hudson Valley Transition Coordination Site of Southern Westchester BOCES has recently created a new part-time position located at WIHD. Diane Greble has been named as the Family/Student Transition Specialist. She is available to assist families of adolescent and older children with disabilities in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, and Sullivan counties to learn more about transition planning as students prepare to finish school and become participating adults in community life. Another focus of this effort is to reach out to families through parent support groups, community organizations, transition consortiums, youth bureaus, Independent Living Centers, agencies and other groups to help families understand their child’s options for the future.Working with The Family Connection’s Parent-to-Parent program and other parent groups in our region, the Family/Student Transition Specialist will help link families together to help each other with educational and life issues, and share their understanding of available resources and successful strategies to assist their family member. To discuss transition issues, to sign up for the Parent-to-Parent
Transition and Post-School Network, or to request a presentation
for a parent group or an organization please contact Diane Greble
at 914.493.1027 or DGreble@wihd.org. Parent-to-Parent Satellite Office at the Maria Fareri Children's HospitalThe Family Connection at WIHD is pleased to announce the opening of a satellite office of its Parent-to-Parent program at the Maria Fareri Children's Hospital (MFCH) at the Westchester Medical Center (WMC). This Parent-to-Parent Hospital Visiting Program is a unique model of family support with family members helping other families. Parents are offered emotional support, advocacy, practical tips, disability and health information, resources and materials in English or Spanish. Parents are supported in making a smooth transition from The Children’s Hospital to a community hospital or to home. The Parent-to-Parent Hospital Coordinator, Ireina Hawthorne, is a bilingual parent who is available part-time and on-call to visit with families whose children are hospitalized. She can be reached through the Family Connection office at the MFCH at 914.493.6156 or through the Child Life Program. The Family Connection staff are available to provide follow-up contacts including links to other parents of children with similar experiences and parent support groups in their local communities. Staff also provide information and assistance in accessing early intervention, family support, and other services, programs and entitlements. |
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