This online training will support parents as they prepare for their child's transition from preschool special education to kindergarten. Topics covered include: understanding the differences between Committee for Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee for Special Education (CSE), understanding the transition process from CPSE to CSE, learning how to be an active member of the […]
Four-hour parent member certification for parents/families with children with IEPs Note: this is a four-hour training with a two-hour break in between. The sessions will be from 9 am-11 am, then the second session from 1 pm-3 pm. You must attend both sessions to be certified as a Parent Member. This workshop (through Zoom) will […]
This free virtual workshop will provide parents of students with disabilities with information on the school to post-school transition planning process and transition components in the IEP. Families are essential partners with the school district and collaboration with the Committee on Special Education (CSE) team is extremely important to fully understand considerations for successful career […]
Why is volunteering important for my community and myself and how do I get started? Come hear our next presenter from our Hear Our Voices Self-Advocacy Patti Colombo manages the Readiness thru Integrated Service Engagement (RISE) program at Volunteer New York! that connects young adults with I/DD to nonprofits where they can build job […]
Build capacity for Transition Supports and Services using ESSER Funding The first in a series of Transition Thought Exchange discussions to assist school districts to support their students and families in partnership with the Community Support Network. The September discussion for District Administrators of Special Education and Transition Coordinators will focus on building capacity for […]
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. Click Here to Register
Life skills, or daily living skills, are abilities that our young adults need to achieve their highest level of independence. These include skills related to managing money, personal hygiene, medication management, taking care of living spaces, laundry, cooking, transportation, and shopping. Join our new monthly series of sessions where parents and caregivers learn concrete tools […]
Assemblyman Tom Abinanti will join the Hear Our Voices meeting. Don’t miss this great opportunity to hear Tom talk about Self Advocates Re-entering the Workforce after COVID. HOV Speaker's Network - Adams Danos is a young self-advocate living with Autism. Adam strives to be as independent as possible and wants to live life on his […]
The goals of this training are to ensure participants will recognize and identify: The definition of self-determination and its relation to determining individualized diploma and graduation options, the credit requirements for graduation in NYS, The Multiple Pathways to Graduation 4 + 1 Option requirements for all students, the appeal eligibility criteria for all students, the […]
An Event for Parents, Educators & Advocates to Learn More About Adult Services & Transition Planning Hear from Representatives in Five Key Transition Areas Supporting Westchester County Five-Week Virtual Transition Series: Week 1: Oct. 20th, The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Process & Care Coordination Organizations (CCOs) Week 2: Oct. 27th, Day Programs […]