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SUMMARY:Hear Our Voices! Social Skills for Success Group
DESCRIPTION:The Hear Our Voices group is WIHD’s self-advocacy group. We believe in an inclusive world where everyone has the power to share their stories. Hear Our Voices supports individuals with disabilities to speak up for themselves\, make their own choices and engage with their communities to impact policy development and disability acceptance. \nAre you an adult with a disability who wants to learn basic social skills?  This is the group for you! Join Nichole Hastings each month for a different topic about emotions\, communicating\, living in\nyour community\, and more ! \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/hear-our-voices-social-skills-for-success-group/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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SUMMARY:Specially Designed Instruction: A Guide for Families and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:This foundational level training is intended to develop participants’ basic understanding of SDI in order to increase knowledge of parents and other family members as engaged meaningful partners in the special education process and the education of their child. \nZoom Registration: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/specially-designed-instruction-a-guide-for-families-and-caregivers-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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SUMMARY:Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Services and Eligibility
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a workshop on OPWDD services and eligibility. The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Through this workshop you will learn about the range of OPWDD services available to you and your loved one\, and about the requirements for service eligibility. \nZoom Registration: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities-opwdd-services-and-eligibility-31/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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SUMMARY:Self-Direction: An Overview
DESCRIPTION:Learn about OPWDD’s self-direction services which allows for more choice in OPWDD-funded supports and services. The individual must be eligible for OPWDD services and participating in Care Management services through a Care Coordination Organization (CCO) to be approved for self-direction. Therefore\, it is recommended that you first attend a workshop on OPWDD eligibility if the person with the disability does not already have it. \nZoom Registration: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/self-direction-an-overview-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T180000
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SUMMARY:Hear Our Voices!  Disability Conversations Group
DESCRIPTION:The Hear Our Voices group is WIHD’s self-advocacy group. We believe in an inclusive world where everyone has the power to share their stories. Hear Our Voices supports individuals with disabilities to speak up for themselves\, make their own choices and engage with their communities to impact policy development and disability acceptance. \nJoin us each month for a self-advocate lead topic about living your best life with a disability.  This meeting is designed for adults and young adults with disabilities. \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/hear-our-voices-disability-conversations-group-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T180000
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SUMMARY:Hear Our Voices!  Readers with Disabilities Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Hear Our Voices group is WIHD’s self-advocacy group. We believe in an inclusive world where everyone has the power to share their stories. Hear Our Voices supports individuals with disabilities to speak up for themselves\, make their own choices and engage with their communities to impact policy development and disability acceptance. \nNO READING REQUIRED! Join an accessible community of young adults who all love books! We meet on Zoom once a month to talk about the books we love and discover a new book about\ndisabilities. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/hear-our-voices-readers-with-disabilities-book-club/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T120000
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SUMMARY:Student Involvement in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Families
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this training is to promote and encourage student and family involvement in the IEP development process and Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings. Concepts and resources that enhance involvement in student pre-meeting preparation\, during the meeting participation and post-meeting activities\, will be shared. \nZoom Registration Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/student-involvement-in-the-individualized-education-program-iep-for-families-8/
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CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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