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). Zoom Registration: Click Here
Join us for our three-workshop series where we will present instruments and methods used to support loved ones with disabilities in making choices as they approach the age of adulthood. Workshop #1: Supported Decision-Making (SDM), Guardianship, and other Alternatives Many parents and caregivers have questions about how best their loved one with intellectual and developmental […]
Join us for our three-workshop series where we will present instruments and methods used to support loved ones with disabilities in making choices as they approach the age of adulthood. Workshop #2: Digging in to Supported Decision-Making This workshop is intended for individuals who have already attended our monthly Supported Decision Making, Guardianship, and other […]
Please Join us! Relationships Skills Group is an inter-abled group for young adults with disabilities to learn and practice social skills. Click Here for Zoom Registration
Join us for our three-workshop series where we will present instruments and methods used to support loved ones with disabilities in making choices as they approach the age of adulthood. Workshop #3: Guardianship Workshop This workshop is intended for individuals who have already attended our monthly Supported Decision Making, Guardianship, and other Alternatives workshop, and […]
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. How to continue to receive your Medicaid benefit if you earn too much income and your cash benefit is discontinued. Zoom Registration: […]
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 […]
This presentation will guide parents through the process of transitioning their child from Early Intervention to the Committee on Preschool Special Education. Zoom Registration Link: Click Here
Please Join Us! Disability Conversations Group has educational talks about living with disabilities in an accessible way. Different topics and speakers are chosen each month. Click Here for Zoom Registration