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 [...]

Come to this workshop to receive tips on helping your kids transition back to school whether they are preschoolers or high schoolers. We will help you troubleshoot special education issues with services and or placement. Bring your questions on all things back to school. You can also share any helpful strategies that work for your [...]

This training package is intended to assist parents, family members, and Educational Organizations (EOs) in understanding the special education process, roles and responsibilities of the various members of the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE), particularly that of the Parent Member; and techniques and strategies necessary for becoming an [...]

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. Are you an [...]

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. Zoom Registration: Click Here

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 [...]

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. Join us each [...]

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. NO READING REQUIRED! [...]