As our children mature into adulthood, it is important for us to give them opportunities to soar and have agency over their lives. How do we move from being our child’s advocate to their coach? Please attend this workshop to learn strategies in letting go. Zoom Registration Link: Click Here
We are pleased to present a summer series on promoting good mental health for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, through our partnership with YAI NYSTART/CSIDD. NYSTART/CSIDD is an OPWDD certified program which provides crisis prevention and response services to the Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) community. Join us for three engaging sessions on addressing […]
This workshop will offer a basic understanding of how working impacts benefits. Learn how to keep track of your earning, reporting your earning and how Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWE) can be used. Additionally, how to continue to receive your Medicaid benefit if you earn too much income and your cash benefit is discontinued. Zoom [...]
This session will provide an overview of the primary State and community agency providers available in New York state (NYS) and the services each agency offers. Participants, including students and families, will gain knowledge of available resources, appropriate referral options, and related processes. The goal is to increase appropriate referrals, as these supports are shown […]
Join us for a four-session workshop series for parents, families, and caregivers. These sessions will provide strategies to support your children’s social and emotional development and address challenging behaviors in a positive, effective way. Workshop Details: Four sessions*, once a month on a Wednesday from 10am-12pm Dates: March 11 Making the Connection & Keeping it Positive April 15 Behavior Has Meaning […]
The purpose of this training is to provide participants with a high-level understanding of student- centered transition planning, including its purpose and significance in supporting students with disabilities as they prepare for life after high school. The training covers relevant New York State (NYS) regulations and federal requirements, highlights where transition is addressed within the […]
This presentation will guide families through the process of transitioning their child from Early Intervention (EI) to the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE). Zoom Registration: Click Here