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 […]
Join our team each month for a conversation on different topics about living your best life with a disability. Click Here for Zoom Registration
Parents, guardians, school support teams, community organizations, students with Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) and 504 Plans are invited to attend this career and service expo. The event will connect youth with career opportunities and essential services that support ongoing educational and professional growth. Presented By: Ulster County Transition Council Click Here for Flyer
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 […]
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 […]
The purpose of this training is to educate families of students with disabilities on the essential information of NYSAA, including what NYSAA is, what the test entails, and how it will affect a student's postsecondary planning. Additionally, the training will review all state assessment options, the eligibility and decision-making process, and graduation/student exit options. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Click Here for Zoom Registration