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
Would you like to learn more about Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts? Come to this workshop to find out how this financial tool can helpindividuals with disabilities save while receiving benefits. What is an ABLE account, how it works and the eligibility requirements will be discussed. Potential ABLE participants and their families are […]
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 […]
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 […]