Events for March 8, 2023 - February 21, 2023 › WIHD

This summer, OPWDD will be holding forums across New York State to share updates about their work and hear from you. This year is especially exciting as it will officially kick off their work on the next five-year OPWDD Strategic Plan. This year, forums will be more interactive and give you more opportunities to share your thoughts with OPWDD. At each […]

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 […]

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. Zoom Registration: Click […]

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 […]

What makes special education "special"? Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) is the individualized teaching, strategies, and supports that help students with disabilities access learning and make progress toward their educational goals. This workshop will help families develop a foundational understanding of SDI, including what it is, how it is developed through the IEP process, and what […]

Participants will be able to explain the importance of vocabulary instruction for their children and describe ways to incorporate explicit instruction and vocabulary instruction in the home. 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 […]

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 […]