Cutting The Cord: Moving from Advocate to Coach
2026-06-02 12:00 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | 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 child’s advocate to their coach?
Please attend this workshop to learn strategies in letting go.
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Tools for Supporting Mental Health in Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
2026-06-03 13:30 - 14:45, 2026-07-01 13:30 - 14:45, 2026-08-05 13:30 - 14:45
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 mental health for children and adults with IDD.
Wed June 3 @ 1:30 -2:45 pm
Positive Psychology – Caregivers will learn practical, strengths-based strategies to promote resilience, well-being, and a more positive daily experience for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Wed July 1 @1:30 -2:45 pm
Executive Functioning – Join us for an insightful session on understanding how executive functioning – the mental skills that help us plan, organize, manage time, regulate emotions and control impulses- impacts mental health
Wed August 5 @1:30 -2:45 pm
Calming Techniques – This workshop will equip caregivers of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with effective strategies to support emotional regulation and reduce stress in everyday situations.
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Working While Receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits
2026-06-04 18:00 - 19:15
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.
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Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Services and Eligibility
2026-06-09 12:00 - 13:00
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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Agency 101-An Overview of Services to Support Students with Disabilities into Adulthood
2026-06-09 12:00 - 13:30
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 to correlate with improved outcomes for students with disabilities.
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Positive Solutions for Families (series)
2026-06-10 10:00 - 12:00
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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Self-Direction: An Overview
2026-06-10 12:00 - 13:00
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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An Introduction to Transition Planning
2026-06-11 12:00 - 13:30
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 Individualized Education Program (IEP), and explores the role and types of transition assessments. Additionally, the training will cover multiple graduation pathways, diploma, and credential options. Families will learn strategies to meaningfully engage in the process. The training also introduces the range of agencies and services available to support successful post- school outcomes.
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EI (Early Intervention) to CPSE (Committee on Preschool Special Education) for Families
2026-06-17 11:00 - 12:00
This presentation will guide families through the process of transitioning their child from Early Intervention (EI) to the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE).
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Pre-Employment Transition (PRE-ETS) Informational Webinar
2026-10-07 12:00 - 13:00
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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