Join us for a discussion on program options and considerations for young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Participants can ask any questions they may have including the eligibility process for services through the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and other state service systems, the types of programs and support services available, as well as […]
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. Presented by: Hudson […]
Join us for a discussion on how things will be different from high school for young adults with disabilities who plan to pursue a college degree. Participants can ask any questions they may have, including the process for accessing accommodations, the disability documentation needed, possible types of college-related services available through Adult Career and Continuing […]
Are you considering applying for SSI for your family member? Come to this workshop to learn some tips and tricks to the application process. When and how to apply, the eligibility requirements and how to best make the process less stressful. Zoom Registration Link: Click Here Presented by: Community Support Network
This training will help prepare you for your child's move from preschool special education to kindergarten. This workshop will be held via Zoom. Participants will receive a folder full of helpful resources and there will be plenty of time for questions! Participants will: understand the differences between Committee for Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee […]
Positive Behavior Solutions for Families is a four-session, monthly workshop series that will give parents, families and 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. Four sessions, Third Tuesday of the Month, from 10am-12pm: March 21 April 18 May 16 […]
This training was developed to promote the understanding and appropriate use of test accommodations for students with disabilities. It is intended to provide information related to the decision-making process and types of test accommodations available, as well as the documentation of appropriate accommodations on the individualized education program (IEP). Zoom Registration Link: Click Here Presented […]
This four-hour parent member certification is for parents/families with children with IEPs. This training is open to anyone interested in learning about the special education process, or even as a refresher course on CPSE/CSE! This workshop (through Zoom), will provide an overview and best practices approach to the CPSE/CSE process. It will educate parents and Parent […]
The Lower Hudson Special Education Task Force is pleased to present a Zoom webinar on Supported Decision Making What is Supported Decision-Making (SDM)? Supported decision-making is a process in which people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) build their own decision-making skills and develop a structure of support of trusted persons in their lives while […]
Join us for a virtual panel discussion on Supported Decision Making (SDM). Hear from Westchester County Surrogate’s Court (which grants guardianship petitions in the county) and SDMNY (the organization which oversees facilitation of SDM projects in NY state). What is Supported Decision Making, and what is the significance of New York’s Supported Decision-Making Act, signed […]