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WIHD Westchester Institute for Human Development is a leader in addressing major social and health issues affecting people with disabilities and vulnerable children. WIHD addresses major social and health issues by developing and delivering medical,… Press

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Videos

Videos The following videos provide information on the different programs we offer at WIHD. For the complete video series please go to our You Tube page. WIHD Child Welfare Services Westchester Institute for Human Development’s…

About the Westchester County DSS Manual

About the Westchester County Department of Social Services (DSS) Manual In 2006, WIHD was asked to help the Westchester County Department of Social Services create an online policy manual for the purpose of training, orienting, and guiding Westchester…

Assistive Technology Loan Program FAQs for Infants, toddlers and preschoolers

Loan Program FAQs:
 For Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers A PROGRAM OF THE LOWER HUDSON VALLEY REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER WIHD is home to a robust Technology Loan Program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. View these Frequently Asked Questions t…

Assistive Technology Loan Program for Seniors

Equipment Loan Program: Supporting Seniors and Adults in the Community (MFP) Program The MFP Loan Program is a partnership between the NYS Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (TRAID) Project and the Center for Medicare and…

Assistive Technology Training

Training Our Assistive Technology Department offers trainings for both parents and for professionals throughout the year. •    Contact us at 914-493-1317 or ATP@wihd.org Training Topics Computer Access and Curriculum Trainings •    Accessibility Features …

Behavioral Psych Conference Presentations and Handouts

Conference Presentations and Handouts HANDOUTS FOR THE OCTOBER 27, 2014 RCASD FALL CONFERENCE • UNDERSTANDING AND ADDRESSING SLEEP PROBLEMS OF CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT AUTISM Presented by Sandy Jin, Ph.D., BCBA-D — Eastern Connecticut State Uni…

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CBVH Adaptive Technology Loan Program

CBVH Adaptive Technology Loan Program The Adaptive Technology Loan Program was developed by the Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped (CBVH) to meet the needs of blind and visually impaired consumers who have an open case and are awaiting… Child Welfare-CAC

Child Welfare-CAC

Child advocacy center (CAC) at wihd The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) at the Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD) provides coordination for the multi-disciplinary assessment of children with suspected sexual and/or physical abuse. Our…

Community Resources

Community Resources Dutchess County

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Contact

Contact Info PHONE: 914-493-8150EMAIL: info@WIHD.orgMAIL: Cedarwood HallValhalla, NY 10514 GPS 20 Hospital Oval WestValhalla, NY   #wpgmza_map img { max-width:none !important; } … Donation page

Donation page

Donation Information Because of your support, WIHD provides services to thousands of individuals with disabilities and vulnerable children. We lead the field with our cutting edge research and education programs.  We create better futures for the most …

Early Childhood Resource Center

Early Childhood Resources EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES (For children from birth to age three)   Contact us (E64) for information about the Early Intervention process. Contact your local Early Intervention Program to refer a child for an evaluation, …

Early Childhood Resources

Early Childhood Resources EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES (For children from birth to age three) Contact us for information about the Early Intervention process. Contact your local Early Intervention Program to refer a child for an evaluation, or for further…

Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness: My Safety, My Responsibility, My Plan Emergency Preparedness: My Safety, My Responsibility, My Plan Marilyn Vitale, M.A., author of My Safety, My Responsibility, My Plan is a Program Coordinator at WIHD and can be contacted…

Events

Family-Directed Transition Planning Guide Section 1

Family-Directed Transition Planning Guide 
Excerpt from Section 1 LETTER TO FAMILIES This Family-Directed Transition Planning Guide was prepared especially for families of students with disabilities by families who have already experienced the transition p…

Family-Directed Transition Planning Guide
Excerpt from Section 5

Family-Directed Transition Planning Guide
Excerpt from Section 5 Planning for Education after High School ACTIONS THE HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION TEAM MAY RECOMMEND •    Assess student’s self-advocacy skills, academic preparation, and college bound test s… Graduate Students/LEND

Graduate Students/LEND

LEND news and events LEND Leadership program national annual meeting. March 20, 2015 READ MORE LEND Leadership program national annual meeting. March 20, 2015 READ MORE LEND Leadership program national annual meeting. March 20, 2015 READ…

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Help WIHD’s Child Welfare facilities get a makeover WIHD is the caring and comprehensive medical home for over 6,500 individuals with developmental disabilities. With more than 700 AT services and trainings annually, WIHD’s Assisted Technology p…

How YOU Can Create a Policy Manual for Your Department

How YOU Can Create a Policy Manual for Your Department WIHD can help you conceptualize and create an online Manual for your department or organization, drawing from the vast experience we have amassed in our many years of work with Westchester County. Whether… Individuals Families Caregivers

Individuals Families Caregivers

individuals, families and caregivers news and events •  LEND Leadership program national annual meeting. March 20, 2015 read more •  LEND Leadership program national annual meeting. March 20, 2015 read more •  LEND Leadership program national annual m… Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology

assistive technology at wihd What is Assistive Technology? Any piece of equipment that helps people with disabilities improve their ability to perform everyday tasks: Seating, positioning, and mobility Activities of daily living (eating,… behavioral psychology Program

behavioral psychology Program

CONTACT US PHONE:  914-493-7070 EMAIL: behaviorpsych@WIHD.org Please have your updated current insurance information available when you call.INSURANCE We accept the following insurance: Aetna Medicare Medicaid …

Schedule Behavioral Psychology Appointment

Schedule a Behavioral Psychology Appointment child welfare

child welfare

CHILD WELFARE SERVICES AT WIHD Child Welfare Services at WIHD provides a range of clinical interventions, assessments, supports, consultation, technical assistance and training to children, families and professionals involved with the child welfare system… Child Welfare WRAP

Child Welfare WRAP

WRAP – Westchesters resource for adoption program WRAP was developed in conjunction with the Westchester County Department of Social Services (DSS) in order to ensure that adoptive families have support available to them. WRAP provides a wide range… community support network

community support network

Regional Events Calendar The Community Support Network is here to connect you with individual and family support services that are right for you. Contact us for personal help finding the services you need most. CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR REGIONAL CALENDAR…. Dental services

Dental services

CONTACT US PHONE:  914-493-8081 EMAIL: dental@WIHD.org Please have your updated current insurance information available when you call.     Dental services at wihd The WIHD Dental Center offers a complete …

Dental Appointment

Schedule a Dental Appointment Dental Resources and Oral Hygiene Products

Dental Resources and Oral Hygiene Products

Resources WIHD PUBLICATIONS Wihd Brochure-CLICK HERE Wihd Flyer-CLICK HERE A CAREGIVER’S GUIDE TO GOOD ORAL HEALTH FOR PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PUBLISHED BY SPECIAL OLYMPICS – SPECIAL SMILES_GOOD_ORAL_HEALTH_GUIDE ORAL HYGIENE PRO… early intervention-the family connection

early intervention-the family connection

Early intervention – the family connection at wihd The Family Connection Program at the Westchester Institute for Human Development is approved by New York State and has a contract with Westchester County to provide Early Intervention service coordination… health and wellness

health and wellness

Health and wellness at wihd The Westchester Institute for Human Development has been providing a comprehensive and welcoming environment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 40 years. Our clinical staff serves more… speech and hearing

speech and hearing

speech and hearing at wihd Our highly qualified speech-language pathologists evaluate, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders for people of all ages. ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION ARE AVAILABLE FOR: Speech delays (articulation, o… News and Events

News and Events

News Dr. O’Hara Receives AUCD International Service Award WIHD’s Child Welfare Program has created a Wish List of toys and supplies. WIHD’s Housing Resource Guide for Westchester is now available online. Communication Skills: Module 2″ o… People

People

Executive officers DAVID O’HARA, PhD INTERIM CEO Dr. O’Hara joined WIHD as Associate Director in 1987 and served as Acting Director from 1993 to 1994 and has been Chief Operating Officer since 2008. From 1993 to 2003, Dr. O’Hara served as th… Professionals

Professionals

Professionals News and Events LEND leadership program national annual meeting. March 20, 2015 READ MORE LEND leadership program national annual meeting. March 20, 2015 READ MORE LEND leadership program national annual meeting. March 20, 2015…

Projects

hudson valley special education parent center (HVSEPC)

lower hudson early childhood direction center (ecdc)

parent to parent

regional center for Autism Spectrum disorders (rcasd)

UCEDD

University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) WIHD is a leader in the areas of disability and human development. The Institute addresses the needs of the community through professional education programs, technical assistance,… Researchers

Researchers

Researchers news and events   LEND leadership program national annual meeting. March 20, 2015 READ MORE LEND leadership program national annual meeting. March 20, 2015 READ MORE LEND leadership program national annual meeting. March… Resources and Product Library

Resources and Product Library

Resources for Professionals and Graduate Students INFORMATION AND TRAINING RESOURCES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DIABILITIES AND FAMILIES Resource by Topic Publications and Presentations by WIHD Faculty, Staff and LEND trainees…

Schools in Westchester Assistive Technology Teams (SWAT)

Schools in Westchester Assistive Technology Teams (SWAT) Assistance in the classroom — right where it is needed most! ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TEAMS IN SCHOOLS How would you like to have an Assistive Technology Team right in your school district?  Wo…

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