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 [...]

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 [...]

Are you considering applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for your family member? Come to this workshop to learn some tips and tricks to the application process. When and how to apply, the eligibility requirements and how to best make the process less stressful. Zoom Registration: Click Here

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. Zoom Registration: 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 [...]

Would you like to learn more about Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts? Come to this workshop to find out how this financial tool can help individuals with disabilities save while receiving benefits. What is an ABLE account, how it works and the eligibility requirements will be discussed. Potential ABLE participants and their families [...]

An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a written plan that outlines the special education services and supports a preschool student with a disability will receive. This session provides an overview of the preschool IEP, including its key components, how it is developed, and how families can participate as members of the CPSE team to support [...]

This presentation will guide parents and caregivers through the process of transitioning their child from Early Intervention to the Committee on Preschool Special Education. Zoom Registration: Click Here

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) means students who receive special education services should be in the same classrooms as other students, 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 [...]

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. In addition, how to continue to receive your Medicaid benefit if you earn too much income and your cash benefit is discontinued [...]