Advance Directives
2026-03-25 12:00 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join us for a presentation by Stacy M. Sadove, Esq., on advance directives. Advance directives are legal instruments that can provide protection regarding healthcare, finance and other decisions for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Advance directives offer a less restrictive form of decision-making protection compared to guardianship. Stacy is a founding Partner of Fitzgerald & Sadove PLLC.
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Guardianship Workshop
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Applying for Guardianship: Requirements and Process
This 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.
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School's Out: Making Summer Count - Summer Strategies for Families
2026-03-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join us for FUN IDEAS and strategies to get you through the summer.
We will cover summer activities, regression, maintaining skills during the summer and preparation for Back to School. In this session you will learn big principles and little practices that you can try with your child to aid with LITERACY, ART, MATH, communication and how to make it all fun!
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Readers with Disabilities Book Club
2026-04-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
An inclusive book club for adults of ALL READING LEVELS. Read anything you like and join us each month for a fun discussion about all things books and disability literature.
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Grupo de familias con hijos en Educacion Especial/Spanish Speaking Special Education Group
2026-04-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Aprenda de los Aprenda de los expertos en Español
Temas a tratar:
Salud familiar, Educacion Especial, Comunicacion con el personal del colegio, Comunicacion con medicos, como conseguir ayuda para sus hijos.
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Cutting the Cord: How to Move from Advocate to Coach
2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:15 | Zoom
As our children mature into adulthood, it is important for us to give them opportunities to soar and have agency over their lives. How do we move from being our adult child’s advocate to their coach?
Please attend this workshop to learn strategies in letting go.
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Family Forum: Bridging Genetics and Autism
2026-04-09 12:00 | Zoom
This presentation will provide parents of children with autism an overview of genetic testing options, what results can reveal, and how genetic counseling can support understanding and decision-making. Parents will learn practical guidance on navigating testing, interpreting findings, and accessing resources to support their child’s care and family planning.
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Supported Decision-Making (SDM), Guardianship, and other Alternatives
2026-04-09 17:30 - 18:45 | Zoom
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.
Supported Decision-Making (SDM), Guardianship, and other Alternatives
Many 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.
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CPSE to CSE Transition for Parents Planificación para Transición de Educación Especial PreEscolar a Kindergarten (CPSE a CSE)
2026-04-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
The transition from preschool to kindergarten can be a time of excitement but it can also be a source of anxiety. Transitions are made easier when families and providers understand the process. This workshop will help participants to understand the transition process, to be an active member of the transition team, to understand the difference between services in CPSE and CSE, and to understand the purpose of an IEP. Parents will come away from this workshop with a better understanding of what to expect as their children move on to kindergarten. *This training will be given in English and Spanish in separate breakout rooms*

Planificación para Transición de Educación Especial PreEscolar a Kindergarten (CPSE a CSE)
Este taller apoyará a los padres mientras se preparan para la transición de su hijo de la educación especial preescolar al kindergarten. Los temas cubiertos incluyen: Entender las diferencias entre el Comité para la Educación Especial Preescolar (CPSE) y el Comité para la Educación Especial (CSE), entender el proceso de transición de CPSE a CSE, aprender cómo ser un miembro activo del equipo de transición, entender el propósito de un Programa de Educación Individualizado (IEP). Este taller se llevará a cabo a través de ZOOM. *Por favor, especifique si prefiere materiales en español y traducción al español para la sesión.*
Presented by: Lower Hudson Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center, NYSED OSE Partnership, ACDS
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Student Involvement in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Families
2026-04-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
The purpose of this training is to promote and encourage student and family involvement in the IEP development process and Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings. Concepts and resources that enhance involvement in student pre-meeting preparation, during the meeting participation and post-meeting activities, will be shared.
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Hear Our Voices! Relationship Skills Group
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Join us each month to learn and practice social skills in a safe space for young adults with disabilities. Start your journey to build healthy friendships and become a part of your community!
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Positive Solutions for Families (Series)
2026-04-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Join us for a four-session workshop series for parents, families, and caregivers. These sessions will provide strategies to support your children’s social and emotional development and address challenging behaviors in a positive, effective way.
Workshop Details: Four sessions*, once a month on a Wednesday from 10am-12pm
Dates:
March 11 Making the Connection & Keeping it Positive
April 15 Behavior Has Meaning & the Power of Routine
May 13 Teach Me What to Do & Responding with Purpose
June 10 Putting It All Together with a Plan
*Attending all four sessions is encouraged but optional. Resources and tools will be provided before each session.
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Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
This training will help participants understand the appropriate use of test accommodations for students with disabilities. It will provide information related to the decision-making process, the types of test accommodations that are available, and how they are documented on the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)
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Developing Life-skills Workshop 3: Implementing Life-skills
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
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.
In workshop 3, we will recap the mastering life-skills concepts learned in workshop 2 and will explore how participants have implemented the concepts. Participants will be encouraged to share their own experiences in helping their loved ones learn new skills, including what worked and what didn’t. Attendance of prior workshops is NOT a requirement to come to this one, all are welcome!
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EI (Early Intervention) to CPSE (Committee on Preschool Special Education) for Families
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
This presentation will guide parents through the process of transitioning their child from Early Intervention to the Committee on Preschool Special Education.
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Future Planning Series Workshop #6: Financial Planning
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
This 7- workshop series, held once a month, aims to provide caregivers with the directions for creating a transition plan for supporting their loved ones, as caregivers go through the aging process and beyond.
At the end of the workshop series, the caregiver will have a blueprint that can be used for the transfer of knowledge to new caregivers. This blueprint includes the systems, people and processes needed to successfully support their loved one so that they live life to the fullest. Individual workshops will cover people and staffing, financial planning, housing, and estate planning.
Workshop #6: Financial Planning: James 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.
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Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Services and Eligibility
2026-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
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.
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Special Education and Neurodiversity Fair
2026-04-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Rebecca School North, 1 Bradford Road, Mt. Vernon, NY, 10553
Join us for the first annual Westchester County Special Education
& Neurodiversity Resource Fair, an inclusive community event designed to support families, students, and educators.

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Pre-Employment Transition (PRE-ETS) Informational Webinar
2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Join us to learn about Pre-Employment Transition Services offered through Access-VR!
The Goal of Pre-ETS are to:
*Improve transition results for students with disabilities in post-secondary education or employment.
*Become prepared for the workplace through experiences in integrated work settings
*Increase opportunities to explore post-secondary training option
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Self-Direction: An Overview
2026-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
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.
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The 2026 TRANSITION FAIR
2026-04-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Orange-Ulster BOCES, Emanuel Axelrod Education Center, Emanuel Axelrod Education Center, 53 Gibson Road, Goshen, NY, 10924, United States
Join us at the Orange County 2026 Transition Fair!

Students and families are invited to explore and connect with community resources and supports that promote a successful transition to life after school.
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Supported Decision-Making (SDM), Guardianship, and other Alternatives
2026-04-24 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
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.
Supported Decision-Making (SDM), Guardianship, and other Alternatives
Many 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?
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13th Annual Autism Provider and Resource Fair
2026-04-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Police Athletic League (PAL), 127 North Broadway, Yonkers, NY, 10701
Come to this Autism Fair to receive RESOURCES, meet PROVIDERS and get SUPPORT
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Supported Decision-Making
2026-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Supported Decision-Making (SDM) helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities make decisions with the support of trusted individuals. The Supported Decision-Making process is a less restrictive alternative to Guardianship. SDM is now being offered in New York through AIM Services. Join Alexis Harrington, AIM’s Chief of Program Implementation and Joan Cornachio, former SDMNY Associate Director and current AIM subcontractor, for an overview of Supported Decision-Making and the SDM facilitation process.
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ROCKLAND Free Resource and Transition Fair
2026-04-30 15:00 - 19:00 | Palisades Center Community Rooms, 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY, 10994, United States
SUPPORTS AND INFORMATION FOR NOW AND IN THE FUTURE:
For students with an IEP or 504 Plan, families, individuals and professionals.
Over 50+ organizations and educational institutions (including colleges) will offer
information and answer questions.
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Readers with Disabilities Book Club
2026-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
An inclusive book club for adults of ALL READING LEVELS. Read anything you like and join us each month for a fun discussion about all things books and disability literature.
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What Is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)? For Families of School-Age Students
2026-05-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
“What is an IEP? For Families of School-Age Students” 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.
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