“Hear Our Voices” - Self Advocacy Group Meeting WIHD’s Speaker Network! We are looking for Self-Advocates Tell your story! Connect with people and Organizations! Become part of the WIHD’s Speaker Network! Educate others on what’s important to you! WIHD and the Hear our voices group has a new and exciting project that will empower YOU […]
Session Focus: Office of Mental Health(OMH), Independent Living Centers(ILCs), and NYS Office of Children & Family Services(OCFS) Join us for a brief discussion and receive resources to recognize various adult service agencies and the different types of services available in NYS as well as the eligibility, referral and application process for the agency/service system(s) of […]
Parents are integral partners in the special education process. Join this conversation as we explore how parents can effectively prepare for the annual review and be an effective member of the CSE. Learn about planning strategies, approaching differences of opinion, and keeping the focus on your child. ALL ARE WELCOME Please RSVP to maryannelharrison@gmail.com, with […]
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 […]
Este 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, […]
Focus: Self Direction Budgets How can I apply my child’s self-direction dollars to support his/her participation in a non-matriculated college experience program? Can the self-direction budget help with tuition? housing? 1:1 support? Listen to a college administrator, self-direction broker, and parent of a college student discuss how to navigate the use of self-direction dollars for […]
This free workshop will provide parents of students with disabilities with information on the school to post-school transition planning process. 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 development and transition to adulthood. The workshop […]
This six series parent training will provide information for families on how to promote children’s social and emotional skills, understand their problem behavior, and use positive approaches to help children learn appropriate behavior. The trainings are designed to give parents key strategies that may be used with all children under 5 years old. (Sessions are not designed to offer parents specific […]
Una serie de seis entrenamientos que proporcionará información a las familias sobre cómo promover las habilidades sociales y emocionales, comprender el comportamiento y utilizar enfoques positivos para ayudar a los niños a aprender el comportamiento apropiado. Los entrenamientos están diseñados para dar a los padres estrategias clave que se puedan usar con niños menores de […]
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from March 9 – May 25th This six series parent training will provide information for families on how to promote children’s social and emotional skills, understand their problem behavior, and use positive approaches to help children learn appropriate behavior. The trainings are designed to give parents key strategies that may be […]