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SUMMARY:Grupo de familias con hijos en Educacion Especial/Spanish Speaking Special Education Group
DESCRIPTION:Aprenda de los Aprenda de los expertos en Español \nTemas a tratar:\nSalud familiar\, Educacion Especial\, Comunicacion con el personal del colegio\, Comunicacion con medicos\, como conseguir ayuda para sus hijos. \nClick Here for Flyer and Registration
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/grupo-de-familias-con-hijos-en-educacion-especial-spanish-speaking-special-education-group-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135826
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UID:21015-1767700800-1767706200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Family Guide to Transition Planning: Preparing Students with Disabilities for Life after High School
DESCRIPTION:This training will assist families in understanding the transition planning process specifically from high school to life after high school. When families are knowledgeable about the transition process and invited to participate by their school districts\, students with disabilities experience improved post-school outcomes in the areas of employment\, postsecondary education\, and independent living. \nZoom Registration: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/family-guide-to-transition-planning-preparing-students-with-disabilities-for-life-after-high-school-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135826
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SUMMARY:Positive Solutions for Families (Series)
DESCRIPTION:Positive Solutions for Families \nJoin us for a four-session workshop series for parents\, families\, and caregivers of children ages 2-5. \nThese sessions will provide strategies to support your children’s social and emotional development and address challenging behaviors in a positive\, effective way. \nWorkshop details: Four sessions*\, once a month on a Tuesday from 12-1:30pm \nDates: \nNov 18 Making the Connection & Keeping it Positive \nDec 16 Behavior Has Meaning & the Power of Routine \nJan 13 Teach Me What to Do & Responding with Purpose \nFeb 10 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: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/positive-solutions-for-families-series-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135826
CREATED:20251121T115819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T115819Z
UID:20981-1768327200-1768332600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Agency 101: Connecting Individuals with Disabilities to Adult Services
DESCRIPTION:An Overview of Services to Support Students with Disabilities into Adulthood: \n“Identifying State and community-based agencies that may be able to provide services to young adults with disabilities is a critical component of transition planning for life after high school. This session will offer a broad overview of several core disability service systems in order to understand the different New York State (NYS) eligibility criteria that must be met to qualify for a variety of supports. The referral and application process as well as the types of services available for each will be reviewed. Families may have to access more than one service provider depending on the type of disability and services they need for their children and young adults with a learning disability\, physical disability\, visual and/or hearing impairment\, intellectual/developmental disability\, mental health disorder or any combination of disabilities. \n*The session will not include the identification of local organizations or details of the specific programs they may offer. Resources will be provided.” \nZoom Registration: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/agency-101-connecting-individuals-with-disabilities-to-adult-services-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135826
CREATED:20251218T235701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T181731Z
UID:21060-1768392000-1768395600@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: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities-opwdd-services-and-eligibility-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T191500
DTSTAMP:20260421T135826
CREATED:20251205T182834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T182834Z
UID:21013-1768413600-1768418100@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Developing Life-skills Workshop 2: Developing Life-skills
DESCRIPTION:Life-skills\, or daily living skills\, are abilities that our loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities need to achieve their highest level of independence. These include skills related to managing money\, personal hygiene\, medication management\, taking care of living spaces\, safety\, laundry\, cooking\, transportation\, and shopping. Please join us for a workshop for caregivers and self-advocates about supporting life-skills learning for children\, teens and young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. \nWorkshop 2 will cover the process of teaching and reinforcing life-skills. We ask that you come to the workshop with at least one idea for a life-skill that you and your loved one might want to work on. \nZoom Registration: Click here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/developing-life-skills-workshop-2-developing-life-skills-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135826
CREATED:20251219T002649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T181508Z
UID:21062-1768478400-1768482000@www.wihd.org
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-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135826
CREATED:20251212T164243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T164243Z
UID:21040-1768501800-1768505400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Parents
DESCRIPTION:Participants will be able to explain why vocabulary instruction is important for elementary-aged children and identify practical ways to incorporate both explicit instruction and vocabulary building activities at home. \nZoom Registration: Click Here 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/explicit-vocabulary-instruction-for-parents-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T131500
DTSTAMP:20260421T135826
CREATED:20251219T013556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T173146Z
UID:21066-1768910400-1768914900@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Supported Decision-Making (SDM)\, Guardianship\, and other Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop we will present instruments and methods used to support loved ones with disabilities in making choices as they approach the age of adulthood. \nSupported 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: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/supported-decision-making-sdm-guardianship-and-other-alternatives-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135826
CREATED:20251219T012827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T173326Z
UID:21064-1768996800-1769000400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Guardianship Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Applying for Guardianship: Requirements and Process \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. We will review the process of putting together a petition for guardianship and the documentation requirements. \nZoom Registration: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/guardianship-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135826
CREATED:20251216T005513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T005513Z
UID:21046-1769097600-1769104800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Special Education 101: Training of the Parent Member
DESCRIPTION:Note: This is a four-hour training. January sessions are 4-6 pm over 2 dates\, January 22 and January 29. Four hours must be completed to receive certification. \nVirtual 4 hour training done in two parts. 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. January sessions are 4-6 pm over 2 dates\, January 22 and January 29. Four hours must be completed to receive certification. \nZoom Registration: Click here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/special-education-101-training-of-the-parent-member-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135826
CREATED:20251216T214402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T215020Z
UID:21051-1769104800-1769108400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Preparing for Your Child's Annual Review
DESCRIPTION:Parents are integral partners in the special education process. Join this conversation as we explore how parents can effectively prepare for the annual review and be an effective member of the Committee on Special Education (CSE). Learn about planning strategies\, approaching differences of opinion\, and keeping the focus on your child. \nZoom Registration: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/preparing-for-your-childs-annual-review-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135826
CREATED:20251217T223351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T223351Z
UID:21058-1769515200-1769520600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for Families and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) means children who receive special education should be in the same classrooms as other children as much as possible. LRE isn’t a place — it’s a principle that guides a child’s education program. Each child’s LRE may look different since each child is unique. Join this training for an overview of how best to ensure your child is receiving the necessary support and resources in their Least Restrictive Environment. \nZoom Registration: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/understanding-least-restrictive-environment-lre-for-families-and-caregivers-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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