BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Westchester Institute for Human Development - ECPv6.0.10//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wihd.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Westchester Institute for Human Development REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T190000 DTSTAMP:20260426T022802 CREATED:20230930T203250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T132813Z UID:17943-1698861600-1698865200@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Project SEARCH Information Session DESCRIPTION:Please join us via Zoom to learn more about Project SEARCH at New York Presbyterian Westchester Hospital in Bronxville! This program serves young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the OPWDD system as well as students who are in their last year of high school who can benefit from personalized support in an intensive year of career development and internship experience. The program is a collaborative partnership and it is a community based\, employment training program and is business focused. Please attend this information session to find out more and the eligibility requirements. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/project-search-information-session-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T133000 DTSTAMP:20260426T022802 CREATED:20231011T172048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T211800Z UID:18013-1698926400-1698931800@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Family Forum: Know Your Rights - Suspensions DESCRIPTION:Have you been asked to pick up your child in the middle of the school day because of their behavior? Has your child been accused of “insubordination” or “defying authority” by school staff? Do you know what to do if your child is suspended? At this workshop led by the New York Civil Liberties Union\, we’ll review your child’s rights in the suspension process and explore effective alternatives to punitive discipline. Parents will leave equipped with the knowledge to advocate for their children when faced with a suspension.\n \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/family-forum-know-your-rights-suspension/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T022802 CREATED:20230922T231814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T232529Z UID:17896-1699005600-1699009200@www.wihd.org 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.\n \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities-opwdd-services-and-eligibility-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T193000 DTSTAMP:20260426T022802 CREATED:20231013T164708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T153808Z UID:18035-1699380000-1699385400@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Future Planning Series: How Do We Pass The Torch? Transition Planning in Preparation for Aging Series: Workshop 2 - Financial Planning DESCRIPTION:This 4- workshop series aims to provide caregivers with the directions for creating a transition plan for who next will be responsible for supporting their loved one. At the end of the workshop series\, the caregiver will have the knowledge to create a caregiver transition plan\, which will include the systems\, people and processes needed to successfully support their loved one so that they live life to the fullest. The process of transferring knowledge to new caregivers and circle of supporters will be an important aspect of the planning process. Our first workshop focuses on systems. Other workshops will cover people and staffing\, financial planning\, and housing. \nWorkshop 2: Financial Planning \nJames Traylor\, President of Rivent Partners & Rivent Partners Disability Planning\, will present on financial strategies for families of individuals with special needs. In this session\, James will cover the key issues to be considered when planning for financial security over the lifetimes of both caregiver and loved one with a disability. He will cover a range of topics including how much a family member may need\, the types of assets often placed in Supplemental Needs Trusts\, how government benefits can be leveraged to create new financial resources and creating independent housing options. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/future-planning-series-how-do-we-pass-the-torch-transition-planning-in-preparation-for-aging-series-workshop-2-financial-planning/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T022802 CREATED:20230724T172249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T212324Z UID:17590-1699956000-1699959600@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:EI (Early Intervention) to CPSE (Committee on Preschool Special Education) for Families DESCRIPTION:This presentation will guide parents through the process of transitioning their child from Early Intervention to the Committee on Preschool Special Education. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/ei-early-intervention-to-cpse-preschool-special-education-for-families-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T022802 CREATED:20231030T143549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T143549Z UID:18076-1699963200-1699966800@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Monthly Decision Making Series Workshop #1: Supported Decision-Making (SDM)\, Guardianship\, and other Alternatives DESCRIPTION:Join us for our three-workshop series where we will present instruments and methods used to support loved ones with disabilities in making choices as they approach the age of adulthood. \nWorkshop #1: Supported Decision-Making (SDM)\, Guardianship\, and other Alternatives \nMany parents and caregivers have questions about how best their loved one with intellectual and developmental disabilities may be supported in making decisions as an adult. What are the concerns around guardianship? What about Supported Decision Making? How do advance directives such as health care proxies and durable power of attorney factor in? This workshop should be taken before the Guardianship and Digging into Supported Decision-Making workshops. If you have already taken this WIHD zoom workshop\, please register instead for the Digging in to Supported Decision-Making workshop. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/monthly-decision-making-series-workshop-1-supported-decision-making-sdm-guardianship-and-other-alternatives-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T190000 DTSTAMP:20260426T022802 CREATED:20231030T152316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T153827Z UID:18081-1699984800-1699988400@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Self-Advocates: Peer to Peer Discussion about Dating and Relationships DESCRIPTION:Self-Advocates: Peer to Peer Discussion about Dating and Relationships \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/self-advocates-peer-to-peer-discussion-about-dating-and-relationships/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD ORGANIZER;CN="WIHD%20Self%20Advocacy%20Group":MAILTO:mlevitz@wihd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T190000 DTSTAMP:20260426T022802 CREATED:20231030T151551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T151551Z UID:18079-1700071200-1700074800@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:"Hear Our Voices" Self-Advocacy Monthly Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:“Hear Our Voices” Self-Advocacy Monthly Group Meeting \nZoom Registration Link:  Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/hear-our-voices-self-advocacy-monthly-group-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T190000 DTSTAMP:20260426T022802 CREATED:20230922T224851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T225039Z UID:17889-1700150400-1700161200@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Resource and Transition Fair DESCRIPTION:Putnam Transition Fair Flyer 11-16-23 \n  URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/resource-and-transition-fair/ LOCATION:Brewster High School CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T022802 CREATED:20231101T202652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T203001Z UID:18099-1700568000-1700571600@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Monthly Decision Making Series Workshop #2: Digging in to Supported Decision-Making DESCRIPTION:Join us for our three-workshop series where we will present instruments and methods used to support loved ones with disabilities in making choices as they approach the age of adulthood. \nWorkshop #2: Digging in to Supported Decision-Making \nThis workshop is intended for individuals who have already attended our monthly Supported Decision Making\, Guardianship\, and other Alternatives workshop\, and want to know more about SDM. We will review Article 82\, the NY State supported decision making law\, and will answer SDM-specific questions. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/monthly-decision-making-series-workshop-2-digging-in-to-supported-decision-making-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T022802 CREATED:20231101T203832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T204041Z UID:18101-1700654400-1700658000@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Monthly Decision Making Series Workshop #3: Guardianship Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for our three-workshop series where we will present instruments and methods used to support loved ones with disabilities in making choices as they approach the age of adulthood. \nWorkshop #3: Guardianship Workshop \nThis workshop is intended for individuals who have already attended our monthly Supported Decision Making\, Guardianship\, and other Alternatives workshop\, and have determined that guardianship is the most appropriate alternative. Since guardianship is considered the most restrictive form of decision support\, it is recommended that you also attend the Digging in to Supported Decision-Making workshop before signing up for this one. We will review the process of putting together a petition for guardianship and the documentation requirements. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/monthly-decision-making-series-workshop-3-guardianship-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T133000 DTSTAMP:20260426T022802 CREATED:20230803T194024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T160454Z UID:17738-1701172800-1701178200@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn about self-determination skills and its relation to students determining an individualized pathway to graduation from multiple options. Credit and diploma requirements\, the appeal eligibility criteria for all students\, and safety-net options for students with disabilities will be reviewed. Learn how earning a Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential is beneficial in a number of ways and understand the guidelines for the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential which is awarded to students participating in the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) testing program. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here \n  URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/diploma-and-credential-options-for-students-with-disabilities-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T193000 DTSTAMP:20260426T022802 CREATED:20231011T180114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T150000Z UID:18017-1701280800-1701286200@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Conozca Sus Derechos: Suspensiones / Know Your Rights: Suspensions DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED! \n\n\nMiércoles\, Noviembre 29\, 2023\nde 6:00pm a 7:30pm\nEste entrenamiento estará disponible en inglés y español simultáneamente\nThis training will be available in English and Spanish simultaneously \nConozca Sus Derechos: Suspensiones – ¿La escuela ha pedido que recoja a su hijo en el medio del día escolar? ¿El equipo escolar ha acusado a su hija de “insubordinación” o “desafiar la autoridad”? ¿Sabe que hacer si se suspende a su hijo? En este taller facilitado por la Asociación de Libertades Civiles de Nueva York (NYCLU)\, revisaremos los derechos de su hijo en el proceso de suspensión y exploraremos alternativas efectivas a la disciplina punitiva. Los padres saldrán equipados con el conocimiento para abogar por sus hijos cuando se enfrentan a una suspensión. \nKnow Your Rights: Suspensions – Have you been asked to pick up your child in the middle of the school day because of their behavior? Has your child been accused of “insubordination” or “defying authority” by school staff? Do you know what to do if your child is suspended? At this workshop led by the New York Civil Liberties Union\, we’ll review your child’s rights in the suspension process and explore effective alternatives to punitive discipline. Parents will leave equipped with the knowledge to advocate for their children when faced with a suspension. \nPLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED! URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/conozca-sus-derechos-suspension-know-your-rights-suspension/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T190000 DTSTAMP:20260426T022802 CREATED:20231024T181117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T181117Z UID:18074-1701367200-1701370800@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Account Basics DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn more about Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts? Come to this workshop where information about Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE)\, a new financial savings tool for individuals with disabilities will be shared. What is an ABLE account\, how it works and the eligibility requirements will be discussed. Potential ABLE participants and their families are invited. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/able-achieving-a-better-life-experience-account-basics-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR