Events for January 26, 2022 - December 16, 2021

Location:  Rockland BOCES, 65 Parrott Road, West Nyack, NY Presenter:  Stephanie Bellantoni, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center This presentation will allow participants to discuss freely the issues surrounding a discussion with their child about their disability or learning differences, with a positive eye toward self-awareness and self-determination. We will explore tools to support students […]

Location:  Beacon High School (Room C-138), 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon Presenter:  Joyce M. Hawk, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center This presentation will provide parents with a better understanding of the laws that affect students with disabilities and how services and supports can be provided to ensure students are participating fully in the programs and […]

Location:  Westchester Institute for Human Development Discussion Leader:  Patricia Seagriff, DDS, Director of Dental Services at WIHD, and member of the NYS OPWDD Task Force on Special Dentistry Discussion will include some barriers to dental care specific to individuals with disabilities, and ways to  overcome these obstacles. The group will cover good oral hygiene practices, […]

Location:  Westchester Institute for Human Development, Valhalla, NY Presenter:  Maksym Lider, Certified Residential Opportunities Coordinator (OPWDD) Mr. Maksym Lider of the Hudson Valley OPWDD Certified Residential Opportunity office will discuss: the CRO function and protocol for housing requests, the distinction between a certified and a non-certified residence as well as answer our questions about available residential […]

EVENT CANCELLED Location:  George Fischer Middle School Library, Carmel, NY Presenters:  Stephanie Bellantoni, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center and  Kathleen May, Benefits Navigation, Westchester Institute for Human Development Learn how planning for transition to adult life is reflected in the IEP.  Become familiar with "Measurable Post-Secondary Goals," "Transition Needs," and "Coordinated Set of of […]

Location:  Westchester Institute for Human Development Speaker:  Karen Healy, Broker Supervisor for Self-Directed Services, WIHD This event will include an overview of Self-Direction, followed by a Q&A and discussion on potential new opportunities in housing. Click here for Event Flyer.

Location:  Westchester Institute for Human Development Co-Discussion Leaders: Karen Millman, MS Ed, LEND Family Faculty member and parent  &  Mitchell Levitz, Self-Advocacy Coordinator for the Community Support Network at WIHD We will be discussing different ways to share personal stories in order to make a difference. You will hear some valuable tips and learn new skills to get […]

Location:  Westchester Institute for Human Development, Boardroom Speaker:  Barbara Kestenbaum, MS Ed, SAS/SDA, Professional Development Specialist ECDC Join us for a practical session about how children develop language and early literacy skills and learn how to support that development by using some simple strategies during everyday activities such as snack, story time and while they […]

Location:  Westchester Jewish Community Services, White Plains, NY Presenters:   Barbara Greene, POINT Program Director and Lauren Bassin, POINT Program AED POINT (Pursuing Our Independence Together) supports young adults, ages 21 and older, with developmental and learning disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, to live independently in apartments.  Participants engage in a variety of vocational, life skills training, and […]

Location:  Westchester Institute for Human Development, Boardroom Presenter:  Barbara Kestenbaum, MS Ed, SAS/SDA, Professional Development Specialist, ECDC This session will provide an overview of how to support the social-emotional development of preschoolers with disabilities, utilize environmental and social supports to reduce inappropriate behaviors and promote the development of prosocial behaviors and self-regulation. Target audience:  supervisors, […]