Events for May 14, 2024 - March 14, 2024 › WIHD

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 […]

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

This session will provide an overview of the primary State and community agency providers available in New York state (NYS) and the services each agency offers. Participants, including students and families, will gain knowledge of available resources, appropriate referral options, and related processes. The goal is to increase appropriate referrals, as these supports are shown […]

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 […]

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 purpose of this training is to provide participants with a high-level understanding of student- centered transition planning, including its purpose and significance in supporting students with disabilities as they prepare for life after high school. The training covers relevant New York State (NYS) regulations and federal requirements, highlights where transition is addressed within the […]

This presentation will guide families through the process of transitioning their child from Early Intervention (EI) to the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE). 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 […]

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 […]