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SUMMARY:Special Education 101: Training of the Parent Member
DESCRIPTION:We offer our 4-hour Virtual Parent Member Training four times per year\, via Zoom. Participants will learn about the entire Committee for Special Education (CSE) process\, and those eligible can join committee meetings as a volunteer Parent Member. This is wonderful opportunity to build community in your district\, support other parents\, and learn more about the CSE process to support your own child! While this training is open to anyone who would like to learn more about special education\, parents or guardians whose child has or had an IEP in the last 5 years\, will receive a certificate for submission to their school district to serve as a Parent Member at CPSE/CSE meetings. \nNote: This is a four-hour training in two parts\, 9-11 am and 12-2 pm with a one-hour break for lunch. Four hours must be completed to receive certification. \nZoom Registration Link:  Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/special-education-101-training-of-the-parent-member-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185102
CREATED:20241002T153909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T231056Z
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SUMMARY:Relationship Skills Group: Self-Advocates at the Community Support Network
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Relationship Skills Group: Self-Advocates at the Community Support Network \nClick Here for Flyer and Registration
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/relationships-skills-group-self-advocates-at-the-community-support-network/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185102
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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-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185102
CREATED:20240927T112429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T142411Z
UID:19333-1728993600-1729000800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Positive Behavior Solutions for Families (series)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a four-session workshop series for parents\, families\, and caregivers of children ages 2-5. These sessions will provide strategies to support your children’s social and emotional development and address challenging behaviors in a positive\, effective way. \nWorkshop details:\nFour sessions*\, once a month on a Tuesday from 12-2pmOct 15 Making the Connection & Keeping it Positive\nNov 19 Behavior Has Meaning & the Power of Routine\nDec 17 Teach Me What to Do & Responding with Purpose\nJan 21 Putting It All Together with a Plan \n*Attending all four sessions is encouraged but optional. Resources and tools will be provided before each session. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/positive-behavior-solutions-for-families-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185102
CREATED:20241002T204729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T204729Z
UID:19385-1729076400-1729081800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP) For Families of Preschool Students
DESCRIPTION:Overview of the process for developing an IEP at the preschool level for families. The training provides a review of components of the preschool IEP and the information that families can share with the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) regarding their child’s performance and disability related needs. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/what-is-an-individualized-education-program-iep-for-families-of-preschool-students-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185102
CREATED:20240830T171944Z
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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-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185102
CREATED:20240910T163544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T193344Z
UID:19295-1729101600-1729105200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Families
DESCRIPTION:Come to this session for parents and caregivers to learn how to support your child’s development of new vocabulary\, the importance of vocabulary instruction and ways to incorporate vocabulary instruction at home for your children who are in Pre-K through grade 6. \nZoom Link (see note below): Click Here to Join \n**Please note that this event will require you to enter the Zoom Meeting ID and Passcode as follows: \nZoom Meeting ID: 983 7581 5018 \nZoom Passcode: 577094
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/explicit-vocabulary-instruction-for-families-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T190000
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CREATED:20241002T153302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T170245Z
UID:19376-1729101600-1729105200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Disability Conversations:  “Hear Our Voices” Self Advocacy Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:“Hear Our Voices” Self Advocacy Group Monthly Meeting – This month’s topic:  Employment \nClick Here for Flyer and Registration
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/disability-conversations-hear-our-voices-self-advocacy-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185102
CREATED:20240830T173017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T173227Z
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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-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185102
CREATED:20240903T235220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T194027Z
UID:19278-1729188000-1729193400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:What Is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)? For Families of School-Age Students
DESCRIPTION:Parents and families are an important part of the Special Education process. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of the entire IEP process\, including but not limited to\, the Committee on Special Education (CSE)\, the roles and responsibilities of all parties\, the various components of the IEP\, and the transition planning process. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/what-is-an-individualized-education-program-iep-for-families-of-school-age-students-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185102
CREATED:20240829T194247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T194407Z
UID:19264-1729850400-1729855800@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. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities-opwdd-services-and-eligibility-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185102
CREATED:20240913T002357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T181708Z
UID:19303-1730138400-1730143800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Future Planning Series: How Do We Pass The Torch? Transition Planning in Preparation for Aging Series Workshop 1 - Systems
DESCRIPTION:This 6- 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 1: Overview and Systems \n\nWhat should caregivers of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities be thinking about as they plan for the time when they are older and beyond?\nWhat are the key systems that should be in place (eg SSA\, OPWDD\, Self-Direction)\, and what are the associated paperwork and information requirements from these systems that future caregivers need to be informed about? What legal documentatio needs to be in place?\n\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-1-systems/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185102
CREATED:20240928T220415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T220415Z
UID:19356-1730203200-1730206800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:OPWDD Self-Direction
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 Link: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/opwdd-self-direction-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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