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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Family Forum: Getting Young Learners Ready for Back to School
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lunchtime discussion about preparing your young children for back to school. We will discuss what to expect\, tips and tricks\, our calendar of events and trainings for the school year\, and there will be plenty of time for Q and A! \nClick Here To Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/early-childhood-family-forum-getting-young-learners-ready-for-back-to-school/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T150000
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SUMMARY:Transition Preschool Special Education to Kindergarten (CPSE to CSE)
DESCRIPTION: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 transition team\, understanding the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP).\n\nPresented by the Hudson Valley School-Age FACE Center\, Lower Hudson Early Childhood FACE Center\n\nZoom Registration here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvdO-rrzwiEtUBOhvv3I9Zo-MYDawL8po7\n\n\nPlanificación de la transición de la educación especial preescolar al jardín de infantes (CPSE a CSE)\n\nJueves\, 18 Augusto @ 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT\n\nEste evento será en inglés.\nPara ver los próximos eventos ofrecidos en español\, ingrese aquí y únase a nuestro grupo de Facebook para familias de habla hispana. Para más información puede escribir un correo electrónico a cbueti@wihd.org
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-preschool-special-education-to-kindergarten-cpse-to-cse-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T190000
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UID:15580-1660759200-1660762800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Judy Heumann from the Crip Camp!
DESCRIPTION:Come meet Judy Heumann International Disability Rights Advocate. \n  \nClick Here to Register\n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/judy-heumann-from-the-crip-camp/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220711T132620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T132620Z
UID:15657-1660219200-1660222800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Family Forum: Post-School Planning for Young Adults Not Going to College
DESCRIPTION: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 things to consider when selecting or visiting adult community-based programs. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/family-forum-post-school-planning-for-young-adults-not-going-to-college/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220720T164603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T164603Z
UID:15683-1660208400-1660215600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Teaching Workshop- "Family Engagement: Communication & Culture" (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to introduce educators to concepts of communication and culture that impact the ways educators and educational organizations (EOs) interact with families. Participants will be introduced to The Culturally Responsive Sustaining-Education framework and include an opportunity for educators to review meaningful and equitable training resources/tools to support effective family engagement and communication. Participants will receive Zoom log-in information 24 hrs. prior to workshop commencement via registered Frontline email. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/culturally-responsive-teaching-workshop-family-engagement-communication-culture-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220711T152115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T152115Z
UID:15659-1660046400-1660053600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION: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\, as well as the documentation of appropriate accommodations on the individualized education program (IEP). \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/testing-accommodations-for-students-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T173000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220713T170742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T170801Z
UID:15670-1659540600-1659547800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:OPWDD's upcoming Westchester Public Forum for the 2023-2027 Draft Strategic Plan
DESCRIPTION:OPWDD’s upcoming Westchester Public Forum for the 2023-2027 Draft Strategic Plan will be at WIHD!\n\n\nIN PERSON!!\n\n\n\nSome links:\n5.07 Strategic Draft Plan: https://opwdd.ny.gov/statewide-comprehensive-507-plan\n\n\nRegistration for Public Forums: https://survey.alchemer.com/…/Registration-for-In…\n\n\nWritten Comments can be entered here: https://survey.alchemer.com/…/2023-2027-Draft-5-07…\n\n\nDirections: https://www.wihd.org/contact-2/
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/opwdds-upcoming-westchester-public-forum-for-the-2023-2027-draft-strategic-plan/
LOCATION:WIHD Auditorium\, Cedarwood Hall Auditorium\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220721T192654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T171727Z
UID:15685-1658773800-1658781000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Self-Direction and the OPWDD 5.07 Plan Understanding What's at Stake
DESCRIPTION:The Community Support Network at WIHD\, In the Drivers Seat (of Rochester)\, the NY Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation\, and Supporting Our Youth & Adults (SOYAN\, Long Island) are hosting a virtual educational session on the OPWDD 5.07 draft plan. This session will focus on components of the draft plan related to self-direction and be targeted to all stakeholders\, including family members and self-advocates. The goal is to share information offered by experts with knowledge and context in order to promote quality feedback during the public comment period for the draft plan. ​It is critical that your experience and voice be shared! ​ \nOPWDD will also be hosting in-person feedback hearings across the state\, including a Hudson Valley session here at WIHD on Wednesday August 3\, 2022 at 3:30 pm. \nYou can register at this link. \nSee the flyer for the 8/3/22 event and other information here \nSee the 5.07 plan here \nOpportunity to respond in writing here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/self-direction-and-the-opwdd-5-07-plan-understanding-whats-at-stake/
LOCATION:WIHD Auditorium\, Cedarwood Hall Auditorium\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220623T144005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T144005Z
UID:15647-1657800000-1657803600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Family Forum: Preparing for the Transition of Young Adults Going to College
DESCRIPTION: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 Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR)\, as well as things to consider when selecting or visiting 2&4 year colleges and universities. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/family-forum-preparing-for-the-transition-of-young-adults-going-to-college/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220504T221812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T221812Z
UID:15545-1655834400-1655838000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:ABLE (Achieving A Better Life Experience) Accounts Basics
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn more about Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts? Come to this workshop where information about Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE)\, a new financial savings tool for individuals with disabilities will be shared. What is an ABLE account\, how it works and the eligibility requirements will be discussed. Potential ABLE participants and their families are invited. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/able-achieving-a-better-life-experience-accounts-basics/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220609T180846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T180954Z
UID:15626-1655373600-1655380800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:What Does it Mean to be Culturally Responsive?
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is intended to introduce participants to foundational elements of culturally responsive education. The materials will support the development of Culturally Responsive-Sustaining mindsets\, practices\, and strategies to be implemented in Educational Organizations. As educators grow in their understanding and execution of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy\, student engagement\, academic performance\, behavior\, and graduation rates will improve. Culturally Responsive educators provide instructional scaffolds so that learners of all abilities will be able to access content & will feel welcomed in classroom settings. Participants will be able to recognize that “CRT is not a set of ‘best practices’ but a practice that recognizes the mind-body connection involved in learning” (Zaretta Hammond\, 2013). \n* This course is offered synchronously online via Zoom. Thursday June 16\,2022 10 am-12 noon Participants will receive Zoom log-in information 24 hrs. prior to workshop commencement via registered Frontline email. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/what-does-it-mean-to-be-culturally-responsive/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Dutchess%20B.O.C.E.S.":MAILTO:kimberly.cannon@dcboces.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220518T160048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T163920Z
UID:15572-1655316000-1655319600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Discussion with the self-advocates about the Crip Camp movie!
DESCRIPTION:Hear Our Voices will be showing Crip camp trailer! \nDiscussion with the self-advocates about the Crip Camp movie! \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/discussion-with-the-self-advocates-about-the-crip-camp-movie/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220504T153405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T153405Z
UID:15540-1655208000-1655211600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Basics
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/supplemental-security-income-ssi-basics-5/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220504T140247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T140247Z
UID:15537-1655197200-1655204400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Agency 101 - Connecting Individuals with Disabilities to Adult Agencies
DESCRIPTION:Identifying the agencies who will be working with students and their families post-high school is a critical component of transition planning. Join us as we explore self-determination and its impact on postsecondary success. We will discuss adult service agencies and the different types of programs they provide. \nClick Here to Register\nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/agency-101-connecting-individuals-with-disabilities-to-adult-agencies/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220526T193614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T163804Z
UID:15612-1654628400-1654633800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Voices for Change - Parent Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Strategies for Engaging Policy Makers – Guest Speakers\nParents\, family members\, and self-advocates can be highly effective in working with policy makers in the New York State Senate\, New York State Assembly\, as well as United States Senate and Congress. These members “work for us” and it is important that they hear from us on those issues that are important to our community. The Community Support Network is proud to announce that we are kicking off a series of sessions\, designed to teach us all how to be better advocates\, get the attention and ears of our policy makers\, and communicate those issues to get the best results. Session will be virtual via a ZOOM link. Please register at the link below if you haven’t already. \nAt our next and last meeting\, we will be once again welcoming NYS Senator John Mannion and NYS Assemblymember Tom Abinanti\, each of who chair the Disability Committees of their respective houses.\n\nThe legislative session is adjourning soon\, and we will hear a year end wrap of from each of them on topics including:\n\n\nkey budget initiatives\nwhat they see as biggest improvements for PWD\nwhat they see as the toughest challenges yet to come\nplans for addressing those items next year\n\n\nAny. questions can be directed to – Lucille Rossi \nClick Here To Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/voices-for-change-parent-advocacy/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220525T145120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T140137Z
UID:15592-1654603200-1654606800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Knowing When and How to Access Mental Health Supports for Youth
DESCRIPTION:The rates of anxiety\, depression and other mental health conditions are climbing for all of our young people\, including those with disabilities receiving special education services. This presentation will educate and offer an overview of the signs and symptoms of a possible mental health condition\, about what steps to take if your child or a student is showing symptoms and about how school districts and families can work together to help students. In addition\, representatives from the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health will address how to access their services. \nPresented by Debra Carr\, Psy.D. Director of Psychology\, Behavioral Health Program at Westchester Institute of Human Development along with Tori Shaw and Michelle Armisto\, LCSW Program Coordinators\, Children’s Mental Health Services\, Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/knowing-when-and-how-to-access-mental-health-supports-for-youth/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220606T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220503T133718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T140724Z
UID:15530-1654506000-1654513200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED Understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process for Parents of School-Age Students with a Disability
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED\nDuring this in-person training we will explore the IEP process. Participants will gain a fundamental understanding of program planning as well as the specific components of the IEP document. Join us as we look at the roles parents and families play in this process. We will explore how to develop collaborative relationships between families and educators to support the IEP process. \nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/understanding-the-individualized-education-program-iep-process-for-parents-of-school-age-students-with-a-disability-2/
LOCATION:PNW/BOCES Main Campus – School Services Building\, 200 BOCES Drive\, Yorktown Heights\,\, NY\, 10598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220525T140640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T155015Z
UID:15589-1654192800-1654196400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Tapping Into Our Community: Resources for School Age and Transitioning Youth with Disabilities in the Mid-Hudson Valley
DESCRIPTION:This virtual presentation will provide participants with a better understanding of what activities\, programs and events are available in the Mid-Hudson area for youth with disabilities this summer. Please come ready to share resources you know of that others may not be aware of. There will be some mini-presentations and a whole lot of sharing! \n  \nClick Here to Register\nEvent Flyer\nAll trainings will have closed captioning. ASL interpretation available upon request. Need additional information or any accommodations?  \nContact Nancy Nowak at DRNY. Nancy.Nowak@drny.org or 516.238.1261
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/tapping-into-our-community-resources-for-school-age-and-transitioning-youth-with-disabilities-in-the-mid-hudson-valley-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Hudson%20Special%20Education%20Task%20Force%20%28SETF%29":MAILTO:rfbadvocacy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220516T151315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T145215Z
UID:15564-1654084800-1654088400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:My Disability Roadmap
DESCRIPTION:Join Samuel Habib and Dan Habib for a special event! A screening and discussion of their new film project: My Disability Roadmap. The film follows Samuel\, a young man with complex disabilities\, as he navigates the path to work\, college\, and relationships while seeking out wisdom from disability activists across the country. Following the film\, Dan and Samuel will talk about their hopes\, dreams and plans for the film\, and take your questions\, The film is captioned and audio described\, and auto-captions will be provided for the discussion. The event will last approximately 60 minutes. Supported by The Taft Foundation and Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation. \n  \nClick Here to Register\nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/my-disability-roadmap/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220324T235208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T155410Z
UID:15415-1654084800-1654088400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Explicit Vocabulary Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that vocabulary is key to reading comprehension? Readers must know what the words in a text mean in order to comprehend that text. And\, as children learn to read more advanced texts\, their vocabulary needs to grow with them. We invite all parents and caregivers to join us for a brief learning session on how you can help build your children’s vocabularies. During our time together\, we will share quick and easy activities you can do with your children that will help develop their word knowledge. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/explicit-vocabulary-instruction/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220320T011025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T131015Z
UID:15400-1652976000-1652983200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Certificación de Miembro Padre: Para Padres/Familias de Niños con IEP(Parent Member Training)
DESCRIPTION:Nota: Éste es un entrenamiento de cuatro horas a través de dos fechas: jueves 19 de mayo y jueves 26 de mayo. Debe asistir a ambas sesiones para ser certificado como Miembro Padre.  \nÉste taller (a través de Zoom) proporcionará una visión general y un enfoque de mejores prácticas para el proceso de CPSE/CSE para educar a los padres y miembros padres y ayudarlos a desarrollar técnicas y estrategias para convertirse en miembros efectivos del equipo del IEP en sus respectivos roles. ¡Ésta capacitación está abierta a cualquier persona interesada en aprender sobre el proceso de educación especial\, o incluso como un curso de actualización sobre CPSE/CSE! Los padres o tutores cuyo hijo tiene o tuvo un IEP en los últimos 5 años\, recibirán un certificado para su presentación a su distrito escolar para servir como miembro de los padres en las reuniones de CPSE/CSE. Ésta capacitación será completamente en español. \nIngrese Aquí para Registrarse
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/certificacion-de-miembro-padre-para-padres-familias-de-ninos-con-iepparent-member-training/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220428T013137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T013137Z
UID:15505-1652896800-1652900400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:What does Self Advocacy mean to you?
DESCRIPTION:Come meet BJ Stasio with Hear Our Voices on zoom. \nBJ Stasio is a disability rights advocate from Buffalo\, NY. He is the Co Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Self-Advocacy Association of New York State (SANYS)\, a position to which he was elected by his fellow self-advocates and peers around New York. He has also been employed by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) for over 20 years\, working on person-centered planning\, voting issues\, and self-determination training and education. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/what-does-self-advocacy-mean-to-you/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220315T164610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T164714Z
UID:15382-1651773600-1651788000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:WIHD Spring Gala 2022
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/wihd-spring-gala-2022/
LOCATION:Scarsale Golf Club\, 1 Club Way\, Hartsdale
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy%20Lopane":MAILTO:clopane@wihd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220414T155305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T155305Z
UID:15491-1651687200-1651692600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Transition Planning for Life After High School: An Introduction to the Process for Families
DESCRIPTION:The goals of this training are to ensure that guardians\, family members\, and students can work with their Committee on Special Education (CSE) to collaboratively: Assess their child’s strengths\, interests\, and needs; Establish measurable postsecondary goals and annual goals; and identify appropriate transition services and coordinated activities. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-planning-for-life-after-high-school-an-introduction-to-the-process-for-families-7/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220222T152948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T214657Z
UID:15106-1651233600-1651239000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn about self-determination skills and its relation to students determining an individualized pathway to graduation from multiple options. Credit and diploma requirements and the appeal eligibility criteria for all students will be reviewed as well as the safety-net options for students with disabilities. Find out how earning a Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential is beneficial in a number of ways along with the guidelines for awarding a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/diploma-and-credential-options-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220325T180947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T155237Z
UID:15421-1651167000-1651174200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:How Families Can Effectively Engage in Work Based Learning Experiences
DESCRIPTION: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 post-school outcomes. This session will assist parents and families in recognizing quality; compliant WBL programs to meet the needs of their students. Further\, it will provide suggestions and practical strategies for effective\, meaningful engagement in Work Based Learning programs to assist with increasing positive post-school employment outcomes. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/how-families-can-effectively-engage-in-work-based-learning-experiences/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220426T141801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T141801Z
UID:15500-1651147200-1651150800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Specially Designed Instruction: A Guide for Families and Caregivers about Special Education(Disponible en Español)
DESCRIPTION:Participants will: \n• understand the concepts of SDI. \n• understand that there is both federal and state regulation around SDI. \n• examine what SDI might look like in the classroom and in the home. \n• understand their value as engaged meaningful partners in the special education process and education of their child. There will be a separate breakout room for the information in Spanish. \nInstrucción Especialmente Diseñada: Un Guía para Familias y Cuidadores Sobre Educación Especial\nInstrucción especialmente diseñada: una guía para familias y cuidadores paquete de capacitación Esta capacitación de nivel básico está destinada a desarrollar la comprensión básica de los participantes de SDI para aumentar el conocimiento de los padres y otros miembros de la familia como socios significativos comprometidos en el proceso de educación especial y la educación de sus hijos. \nLos participantes:\n• Los participantes comprenderán los conceptos de SDI.\n• Los participantes entenderán que existe una regulación federal y estatal\nalrededor de SDI.\n• Los participantes podrán examinar cómo podría ser la IDE en el aula y en el hogar.\n• Los participantes entenderán su valor como socios significativos comprometidos en el proceso de educación especial y la educación de sus hijos.\nHabrá una sala separada para la información en español. \n  \nClick Here to Register/Ingrese Aquí Para Registrar
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/specially-designed-instruction-a-guide-for-families-and-caregivers-about-special-educationdisponible-en-espanol/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220325T020427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T020427Z
UID:15417-1650996000-1651001400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA): Essential Information for Students with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:This training is to educate families on the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) which is part of the NYS testing program that measures attainment of the State’s learning standards for students with the most severe disabilities in grades 3-8 and high school. Participants will learn about all State assessment options\, what the NYSAA test entails\, the eligibility and decision-making process\, graduation/student exit options and how it will affect a student’s post-secondary planning. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/new-york-state-alternate-assessment-nysaa-essential-information-for-students-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220413T143441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T143441Z
UID:15488-1650632400-1650636000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Transition Preschool Special Education to Kindergarten (CPSE to CSE)(Disponible en Español)
DESCRIPTION: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 transition team\, understanding the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). *Please specify if you prefer Spanish-language materials and Spanish translation for the session. \nPlanificación para Transición de Educación Especial PreEscolar a Kindergarten (CPSE a CSE) \nEste taller apoyará a los padres mientras se preparan para la transición de su hijo de la educación especial preescolar al kindergarten. Los temas cubiertos incluyen: Entender las diferencias entre el Comité para la Educación Especial Preescolar (CPSE) y el Comité para la Educación Especial (CSE)\, entender el proceso de transición de CPSE a CSE\, aprender cómo ser un miembro activo del equipo de transición\, entender el propósito de un Programa de Educación Individualizado (IEP). Este taller se llevará a cabo a través de ZOOM. *Por favor\, especifique si prefiere materiales en español y traducción al español para la sesión.* \nClick Here to Register/Ingresa Aquí Para Registrar
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-preschool-special-education-to-kindergarten-cpse-to-csedisponible-en-espanol/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T155625
CREATED:20220311T164813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T215707Z
UID:15303-1650618000-1650627000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to the Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education (CR-SE) Framework
DESCRIPTION:2-day training (April 22\, 2022 and May 24\, 2022)\nThis workshop is intended to introduce participants to foundational elements of cultural responsiveness and explore the New York State Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework. In doing so\, it is meant to facilitate connections between Cultural Responsiveness and meeting the needs of students with disabilities\, while also providing an opportunity for critical reflection on the extent to which culturally responsive practices are present within their Educational Organization(s). Expected Outcomes: -Explore foundational elements of culture and Culturally Responsive Education -Reflect on personal culture & experiences -Become familiar with the NYSED Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education framework -Reflect on the ways practices & approaches outlined in the NYSED CRSE Framework are present within your Educational Organization (EO) * This is a two-part online course offered synchronously via Zoom. Each session will be 2.5 hours. \nWorkshop dates are: Day #1- Friday April 22\, 2022 (9 AM-11:30 AM) Day #2 Tuesday May 24\,2022 (9 AM-11:30 AM). Participants will receive Zoom log-in information 24 hrs. prior to workshop commencement via registered Frontline email. Attendance to both sessions is required for full CTLE credit. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/introduction-to-the-culturally-responsive-sustaining-education-cr-se-framework/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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