Free Resource and Transition Fair- SUPPORTS AND INFORMATION FOR NOW AND IN THE FUTURE: For students of all ages with an IEP or 504 Plan, families, & professionals. Click Here for Flyer
Join us for our three-workshop series where we will present instruments and methods used to support loved ones with disabilities in making choices as they approach the age of adulthood. Workshop #3: Guardianship Workshop This workshop is intended for individuals who have already attended our monthly Supported Decision Making, Guardianship, and other Alternatives workshop, and […]
This training will provide families an overview of the process for developing an IEP at the preschool level. We will review components of the preschool IEP and the information that families can share with the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) regarding their child’s performance and disability related needs. Zoom Registration: Click Here
Please join us for a workshop on OPWDD services and eligibility. The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Through this workshop you will learn about the range of OPWDD services available to you and your loved one, and […]
Learn about OPWDD’s self-direction services which allows for more choice in OPWDD-funded supports and services. The individual must be eligible for OPWDD services and participating in Care Management services through a Care Coordination Organization (CCO) to be approved for self-direction. Therefore, it is recommended that you first attend a workshop on OPWDD eligibility if the […]
Join us for a four-session workshop series for parents, families, and caregivers. These sessions will provide strategies to support your children’s social and emotional development and address challenging behaviors in a positive, effective way. Workshop Details: Four sessions*, once a month on a Thursday from 12-2pm March 27 - Making the Connection & Keeping it […]
Identifying State and community-based agencies that may be able to provide services to young adults with disabilities is a critical component of transition planning for life after high school. This session will offer a broad overview of several core disability service systems in order to understand the different eligibility criteria that must be met to […]
12th Annual Resource and Provider Fair Click Here for Flyer
The transition from preschool to kindergarten can be a time of excitement but it can also be a source of anxiety. Transitions are made easier when families and providers understand the process. This workshop will help participants to understand the transition process, to be an active member of the transition team, to understand the difference […]
The Lower Hudson Special Education Task Force is pleased to present a Zoom webinar entitled: Redefining Consequence: Considerations and Strategies for Effectively Addressing Challenging Behaviors Demonstrated by Students with Disabilities Join us to learn how the many conventional ways of responding to difficult behavior often contributes to the persistence of such behavior; particularly when applied […]