Please join filmmakers Dan Habib and Samuel Habib of WIHD for a screening and discussion of My Disability Roadmap on Tuesday, November 1 at 6PM at JCC in Manhattan! Hosted by Reel Abilities, WIHD and NY Times Op-Docs, the event will feature a Q&A moderated by Emily Ladau with Co-Directors Samuel and Dan, Executive Producer […]
Participants will: • understand the concepts of SDI. • understand that there is both federal and state regulation around SDI. • examine what SDI might look like in the classroom and in the home. • understand their value as engaged meaningful partners in the special education process and education of their child. https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIof--hrT8jGdF4c5WRegp4HDRygw-Bf2VO
This training is intended to promote and encourage student and family involvement in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) development process and Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings. Participants will identify ways to build and encourage their child's self-determination skills in order to meaningfully participate to the greatest extent possible, in their own educational planning and […]
Topic: TBA Zoom Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rdumvrjouEtN-vTId7FI4BX11GVITqtyF
This virtual presentation will provide participants with guidance on the requirements of obtaining parental consent in order to carry out procedures related to the special education process and the provision of services. Members of the Mid-Hudson Special Education Task Force will answer general questions and provide suggestions that support productive conversations between families and school […]
This workshop will help participants develop an understanding of Specially Designed Instruction in order to increase knowledge of parents and other family members as engaged meaningful partners in the special education process and the education of their child. Click here to register
Positive Solutions for Families Positive Solutions for Families is a seven-session, monthly workshop series that will give parents and family caregivers positive and effective strategies to promote children’s social and emotional development and address the challenging behavior of children ages 2-5 years old. Seven sessions, Third Friday of the Month, from 10-12. 9/16, 10/21, 11/18, […]
Overview of using voice amplifiers to support individuals with low volume across the lifespan for success in employment and college. When to utilize an amplifier, positioning and cost impacts. Speaker: Kimberly Neal, M.S., CCC-SLP Zoom Meeting ID: 932 1723 0882
Promoting Self Awareness and Self Determination How do I talk to my child about their disability? This presentation will allow participants to discuss freely the issues surrounding a discussion with your child about their disability or learning differences, with a positive eye toward self-awareness and self-determination. The workshop will explore tools to support students in […]
Many schools are seeking to implement or improve Work Based Learning (WBL) programs and experiences to meet the requirements of the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential and improve positive post-school employment outcomes. This session will assist families in understanding what WBL is and the benefits it can have on students with disabilities. […]