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SUMMARY:Transitioning from Preschool to Kindergarten
DESCRIPTION:The Yorktown Central School District invites parents of children who are transitioning from the Committee on Preschool Special Education to kindergarten next fall to learn about services available for school-age children with special needs. This transition night will feature a panel of speakers\, including several staff members from our elementary schools. \nThe more you know about what comes next\, the better you will be able to participate as a partner with the school district and its service providers on behalf of your child. \nYou will learn more about: \n\nYour child’s educational rights to appropriate services and supports\nComparison of CPSE\, CSE and Building Level services and programs\, including Section 504\nCommittee on Special Education members’ roles and responsibilities\nClassifications and IEP development\nSchool-age continuum of service\nLaws and regulations\n\n  \nContact:                      For additional information or questions please contact Lisa Camia call 914-243-8000 x18602 or email lcamia@yorktown.org \n  \n*Snowdate:                 Tuesday\, January 21 (time and location are the same as above) \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transitioning-from-preschool-to-kindergarten/
LOCATION:Mohansic Elementary School\, 704 Locksley Road\, Yorktown Heights\, NY\, 10598
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20190423T175125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T205957Z
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SUMMARY:Hear Our Voices: Annual Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Holiday Season and Plan Meetings and Activities for 2020 \nACTIVITIES: \n\n¯Welcoming Remarks and Introductions of Self-advocates\, Families and Staff\n¯ Meet\, Mingle and Join the Fun\n¯ Holiday Party Buffet\n¯ Planning our 2020 Meetings and Activities\n\nThe Hear Our Voices self advocacy group at WIHD supports individuals with developmental disabilities in learning useful information to lead a more independent and self-directed life.  Please share this announcement with others who may wish to join our group.   All are welcome! \n If you plan on attending\, please RSVP by Monday December 9th to:  Mitchell Levitz at (914) 493-8119 or email: mlevitz@wihd.org \nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/hear-our-voices-holiday-party/
LOCATION:WIHD\, Cedarwood Hall\, Boardroom\, 20 Plaza West\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20191204T175936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T175936Z
UID:10549-1575572400-1575579600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED – Talking to Our Children About Learning Differences – Promoting Self Awareness and Self Determination
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED \n  \nLocation: Katonah Lewisboro
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/cancelled-talking-to-our-children-about-learning-differences-promoting-self-awareness-and-self-determination/
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20191112T163515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191115T174052Z
UID:10523-1575484200-1575491400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:OT\, PT\, Speech… Understanding the Purpose & Delivery of Related Services
DESCRIPTION:OT\, PT\, Speech… Understanding the Purpose & Delivery of Related Services \nLocation:  Oak Grove Elementary School\, 40 Kerr Rd.\, Poughkeepsie \n  \nThis FREE workshop will provide information on the basic procedures for the recommendation of different types of related services; how the focus of services can change from preschool through school-age grade levels; types of accommodations/modifications; what happens when a related service session is missed; and tips on how families can provide information and advocate effectively for their children. \nREGISTER online by 12/2/19  \nhttps://forms.gle/YU6o3bvjuG19GMHY7 \n For more information email: rfbadvocacy@gmail.com  or call 845-891-1305 \nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/ot-pt-speechunderstanding-the-purpose-delivery-of-related-services/
LOCATION:Oak Grove Elementary School\, 40 Kerr Rd\, Poughkeepsie\, NY
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20191112T190854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T171215Z
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SUMMARY:Student Self-Advocacy: Empowering Students to Take the Lead in Their CSE and 504 Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Location: Westchester Institute for Human Development 20 Hospital Oval W Valhalla\, NY 10595  \nThe Lower Hudson Special Education Task Force is proud to present \nWe welcome students\, families\, school staff\, attorneys\, advocates and anyone who supports students with disabilities to join us for a program which will explore strategies to equip students with disabilities to take an active role in the development of their educational programs and plans. \nStudents are critical members of Committees on Special Education (CSE) and Section 504 Committees\, and their voices are valuable. All students\, regardless of age or disability\, can play an important role in the development of their own Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan. This program will address: student self-determination; how parents can speak to their children about their disabilities; and barriers and solutions to self-directed IEPs/504 Plans (including the use of an interactive tool to help students prepare for their meetings). We will show video clips featuring students who planned and led self-directed IEP/504 meetings and have a facilitated discussion among attendees. \n(Registration opens at 5:30 p.m.) \nWHERE: Note: There is a fee for parking \nClick HERE to RSVP \nIf you have problems registering\, please call: 845.228.7457 x1108 or email jbaumann@putnamils.org \nSponsored by: The Lower Hudson Valley Special Education Task Force\nwww.wilc.org www.putnamils.org www.parenttip.org \nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/student-self-advocacy-empowering-students-to-take-the-lead-in-their-cse-and-504-meetings/
LOCATION:WIHD Auditorium\, Cedarwood Hall Auditorium\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20170712T220210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T184636Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Fun Fest: Celebrating Abilities
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we raise funds for our vital services and programs\, and celebrate the entirety of the WIHD family.\nRefreshments • Events • Entertainment \nOn the Oval / Cedarwood Hall / Valhalla\, NY \nRain or Shine \nThere are THREE ways to participate in this year’s event.\nWe hope you will consider participating in one\, two or all three ways!\n(REGISTER\, DONATE\, SPONSOR)\nREGISTER TO STROLL OR ROLL\nJoin us “on the oval” in front of Cedarwood Hall to Stroll or Roll! For each lap you complete\, you will receive a ticket towards a drawing for a prize. The more laps you stroll or roll\, the more chances you have to win! \nTo register\, please visit: https://bit.ly/2lvVNJ1\n*Registration must be completed by September 16th to guarantee your t-shirt size. \nYou may register in two ways: \n\nIndividual/Family Stroll or Roll Registration\n\nIndividual registration ($35)\nFamily registration ($100) includes two adults and children under 18.\n\n\nStroll or Roll Registration with $100 Fundraising Commitment \nFree registration for the commitment to raise $100 for WIHD.\n\n*You may also register at the event on October 6th. \n\nDONATE\nYou can also make a donation to WIHD or donate to a team! We have five teams this year\, representing each of the 4 floors at WIHD\, and the WIHD Board of Directors. To make a donation\, please visit the “Make a Donation or Donate to a Team” tab on the registration homepage\, or visit: https://bit.ly/2ktpvhw. \nIf you have a friend or family member at WIHD\, and would like to donate to their team\, please ask them their floor number and be sure to click on that team name to donate! \n\nSPONSOR\nYou can also sponsor the Fall Fun Fest! If you or your company are interesting in sponsoring this years event\, please visit https://bit.ly/2YkfENT for the different levels or sponsorship! \n\n\nThank you to our wonderful sponsors!  \n\n\n\n\nPlatinum Sponsors\n\n\nGold Sponsors\n\n\n\n\nAutism Directory Service\, Inc. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRJC Wealth Management\n\n\n\n\nBe sure to add this event to your calendar! We can’t wait to see you there. 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/fall-fun-fest/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West)\, 1st Floor Boardroom \, Valhalla\, NY\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190226T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190226T233000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20190213T180315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T184554Z
UID:9583-1551173400-1551223800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Transition Planning for Life after High School
DESCRIPTION:Location:  PEARLS Hawthorne School\, 350 Hawthorne Avenue\, Yonkers\, NY \nSpeaker:  Stephanie Bellantoni\, Outreach Coordinator\, Community Support Network at WIHD \nThis presentation will give parents an overview of how planning for their child’s transition to adulthood is incorporated into the IEP at age 15. Parents will learn how future goals will be identified and how needed transition activities to reach those goals can be provided to the student. The importance of parent involvement and the student’s participation in the transition planning process will be discussed.  Click here for Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-planning-for-life-after-high-school-2/
LOCATION:PEARLS Hawthorne School\, 350 Hawthorne Avenue\, Yonkers\, 10705\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20190213T224117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T224117Z
UID:9593-1550084400-1550089800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Preparing for the Annual Review
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Nyack Middle School\, Nyack\, NY \nPresenter:  Stephanie Bellantoni\, Outreach Coordinator\, Community Support Network at WIHD \nThis presentation will provide parents with a broad understanding of what is typically discussed during a child’s annual review meeting with the Committee on Special Education (CSE)\, which reviews the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and its effectiveness\, resulting in recommendations for the upcoming school year. Specific tips on how to be better prepared to effectively participate in this discussion will be provided. Problem-solving strategies to address concerns will also be suggested to help parents work with their school team to achieve positive outcomes.  For more information contactseptsanyack@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/preparing-for-the-annual-review-3/
LOCATION:Nyack Middle School\, 98 South Highland Avenue\, Nyack\, 10960\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20181026T140432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181108T161708Z
UID:9237-1541705400-1541709000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Introducing the Community Support Network at Westchester Institute for Human Development
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nLocation: Ridge Street School\, 390 N Ridge Street\, Rye Brook\, NY (Room 33) \nSpeaker:  Stephanie Bellantoni\, Outreach Coordinator\, Community Support Network at WIHD \nCome learn about the Community Support Network at WIHD\, where you can seek support to navigate the various systems of education and support available to individuals with disabilities in New York State across the lifespan.  Discussion will include special education\, OPWDD eligibility\, community opportunities\, guardianship and more!  Click here for Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/introducing-the-community-support-network-at-westchester-institute-for-human-development-2/
LOCATION:Blind Brook Middle School High School\, 840 King Street\, Rye Brook\, NY\, 10573\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T100000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20181026T140233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181026T140233Z
UID:9231-1541667600-1541671200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Introducing the Community Support Network at Westchester Institute for Human Development
DESCRIPTION:Location: Ridge Street School\, 390 N Ridge Street\, Rye Brook\, NY (Room 33) \nSpeaker:  Stephanie Bellantoni\, Outreach Coordinator\, Community Support Network at WIHD \nCome learn about the Community Support Network at WIHD\, where you can seek support to navigate the various systems of education and support available to individuals with disabilities in New York State across the lifespan.  Discussion will include special education\, OPWDD eligibility\, community opportunities\, guardianship and more!  Click here for Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/introducing-the-community-support-network-at-westchester-institute-for-human-development/
LOCATION:Bruno M. Ponterio Ridge Street School\, 390 N Ridge St\, Rye Brook\, NY\, 10573\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181029T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20181022T140639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181022T140639Z
UID:9178-1540836000-1540841400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Transitioning from Special Education Services to Adult Services
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Minisink Valley Middle School Library\, 2320 US6\, Middletown\, NY  10940 \nPresenter:  Joyce Hawk\, Outreach Coordinator\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nThis presentation will give an overview of the different adult service systems which must be accessed  by families in order to receive continued support services or programming once school ends and as youth prepare to exit from high school seeking employment opportunities\, independence in their community and continued learning.  Suggestions will be provided for parents to consider as they prepare for the many changes that can be expected as their child transitions from special education programs and services to adulthood. \nFor more information contact Patricia Irwin at (845) 355-5840.  Click here for Event Flyer. \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transitioning-from-special-education-services-to-adult-services/
LOCATION:MInisink Valley Middle School\, 2320 US 6\, Middletown\, NY\, 10940\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20180924T171055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T171055Z
UID:9018-1540465200-1540470600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Talking To Our Children About Learning Differences – Promoting Self-Awareness And Self-Determination
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Hawthorne Country Day School\, 5 Bradhurst Avenue\, Hawthorne\, NY 10532 \nPresenter:  Stephanie Bellantoni\, Community Support Network at WIHD \nComfortable discussion and exploration of issues surrounding talking to your child about their disability or learning differences\, with a positive eye toward self-awareness and self-determination.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/talking-to-our-children-about-learning-differences-promoting-self-awareness-and-self-determination-2/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Country Day School\, 5 Bradhurst Avenue\, Hawthorne\, NY\, 10532\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T151500
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20180910T170510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T170510Z
UID:8959-1540454400-1540480500@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Supporting Language and Literacy:  Preschool to Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Westchester Institute for Human Development \nSpeaker: Cheryl Smith Gabig\, PhD.\, CCC-SLP\, Chair of the department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and Associate Professor at Lehman College/CUNY \nThis workshop focuses on both the emergent period of language-literacy connections and the early stages of reading and spelling development in young school-age children. Case studies and practical\, clinical application are addressed for both areas of language-literacy development.  Click here for Event Brochure.   \nTo register contact Erica Wasserman at HTA of Westchester at (914) 674-0733 \nWorkshop fee is $200 for HTA (Active  Providers) ($160 before October 1st) and $250 for Professionals ($225 before October 1st) \nThis course is offered for .55 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate\, Professional area) \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/supporting-language-and-literacy-preschool-to-early-childhood/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West)\, 1st Floor Boardroom \, Valhalla\, NY\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20180924T165750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T165750Z
UID:9014-1540234800-1540240200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:WIHD Self-Advocacy Group Meeting: Dealing with Negative Interactions
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Westchester Institute for Human Development \nDiscussion Leader:  Nicole Turygin Ph.D. Behavioral Psychologist at WIHD \nWe will explore different types of negative interactions\, how certain circumstances can put us at risk for having a negative interaction\, and tips for how to manage uncomfortable situations. \nClick here for Event Flyer.  To register email mlevitz@wihd.org.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/wihd-self-advocacy-group-meeting-dealing-with-negative-interactions/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West)\, 1st Floor Boardroom \, Valhalla\, NY\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="WIHD%20Self%20Advocacy%20Group":MAILTO:mlevitz@wihd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20180924T164927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180927T165540Z
UID:9008-1539802800-1539808200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Talking To Our Children About Learning Differences - Promoting Self-Awareness And Self-Determination
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Nyack Middle School\, 98 South Highland Avenue\, Nyack\, NY\, 10960 \nPresenter:  Stephanie Bellantoni\, Community Support Network at WIHD \nComfortable discussion and exploration of issues surrounding talking to your child about their disability or learning differences\, with a positive eye toward self-awareness and self-determination. \nClick here for Event Flyer.  To register for event contact septsanyack@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/talking-to-our-children-about-learning-differences-promoting-self-awareness-and-self-determination/
LOCATION:Nyack Middle School\, 98 South Highland Avenue\, Nyack\, 10960\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20180912T184541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T184624Z
UID:8994-1539338400-1539342000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Conozco los Servicios y Recursos del Centro de Apoyo a la Comunidad de WIHD  (Introductions to Community Support Network:  Special Education Process\, Services and Resources)
DESCRIPTION:Neighbors Link – Mt. Kisco\nLocation:  Carver Center\, 400 Westchester Avenue\, Port Chester\, NY \nPresentado por la Senorita Lulu Bencosme MSEd\, Especialista Bilingue en Divulgacion e Informacion \n  \nPara más información\, favor de email Sandra Batista sbatista@fsw.org.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/conozco-los-servicios-y-recursos-del-centro-de-apoyo-a-la-comunidad-de-wihd-introductions-to-community-support-network-special-education-process-services-and-resources-7/
LOCATION:Carver Center\, 400 Westchester Avenue\, Port Chester\, NY\, 10573\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20180912T184154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T184154Z
UID:8989-1538812800-1538830800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Conozco los Servicios y Recursos del Centro de Apoyo a la Comunidad de WIHD  (Introductions to Community Support Network:  Special Education Process\, Services and Resources)
DESCRIPTION:2018 Manhattanville College School of Education\nEarly Childhood Professional Development Conference\nLocation:  Manhattanville College\, 2900 Purchase Street\, Purchase\, NY \nPresentado por la Senorita Lulu Bencosme MSEd\, Especialista Bilingue en Divulgacion e Informacion \n  \nPara más información\, favor de haz clic https://www.mville.edu/events/2018/10/06/early-childhood-professional-development-conference-full-steam-ahead.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/conozco-los-servicios-y-recursos-del-centro-de-apoyo-a-la-comunidad-de-wihd-introductions-to-community-support-network-special-education-process-services-and-resources-6/
LOCATION:Manhattanville College\, 2900 Purchase Steet\, Purchase\, NY\, 10577\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181005T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181005T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20180912T183201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T183201Z
UID:8982-1538764200-1538771400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Conozco los Servicios y Recursos del Centro de Apoyo a la Comunidad de WIHD  (Introductions to Community Support Network:  Special Education Process\, Services and Resources)
DESCRIPTION:Neighbors Link – Mt. Kisco\nLocation:  27 Columbus Avenue\, Mt. Kisco\, NY 10549 \nPresentado por la Senorita Lulu Bencosme MSEd\, Especialista Bilingue en Divulgacion e Informacion \n  \nPara más información\, favor de email a Sandra Batista sbatista@fsw.org
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/conozco-los-servicios-y-recursos-del-centro-de-apoyo-a-la-comunidad-de-wihd-introductions-to-community-support-network-special-education-process-services-and-resources-4/
LOCATION:Neighbors Link Mt. Kisco\, 27 Columbus Avenue\, Mt. Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20180912T183626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T183626Z
UID:8986-1538591400-1538596800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Conozco los Servicios y Recursos del Centro de Apoyo a la Comunidad de WIHD (Introductions to Community Support Network:  Special Education Process\, Services and Resources)
DESCRIPTION:Southern Westchester BOCES Welcome Back Social for Families\nLocation:  Rye Lake Campus\, 1606 Old Orchard Street\, North White Plains\, NY \nPresentado por la Senorita Lulu Bencosme\, Especialista Bilingue en Divulgacion e Informacion & Senora Mariela Adams\, Coordinadora de Regional de Parent to Parent of NYS \n  \nPara más información\, favor de email a Trish Banfield pban730@aol.com.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/conozco-los-servicios-y-recursos-del-centro-de-apoyo-a-la-comunidad-de-wihd-introductions-to-community-support-network-special-education-process-services-and-resources-5/
LOCATION:Southern Westchester BOCES\, Rye Lake Campus\, 1606 Old Orchard Street\, North White Plains\, NY\, 10604\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T100000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20180912T182558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T183709Z
UID:8979-1538555400-1538560800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Conozco los Servicios y Recursos del Centro de Apoyo a la Comunidad de WIHD  (Introductions to Community Support Network:  Special Education Process\, Services and Resources)
DESCRIPTION:Southern Westchester BOCES Welcome Back Social for Families\nLocation:  Rye Lake Campus\, 1606 Old Orchard Street\, North White Plains\, NY \nPresentado por la Senorita Lulu Bencosme\, Especialista Bilingue en Divulgacion e Informacion & Senora Mariela Adams\, Coordinadora de Regional de Parent to Parent of NYS \n  \nPara más información\, favor de email a Trish Banfield pban730@aol.com.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/conozco-los-servicios-y-recursos-del-centro-de-apoyo-a-la-comunidad-de-wihd-introductions-to-community-support-network-special-education-process-services-and-resources-3/
LOCATION:Southern Westchester BOCES\, Rye Lake Campus\, 1606 Old Orchard Street\, North White Plains\, NY\, 10604\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181002T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181002T173000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20180910T163444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T163444Z
UID:8952-1538494200-1538501400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Language and Literacy:  Developing Communication Skills in Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Westchester Institute for Human Development \nSpeaker:  Barbara Kestenbaum\, MS Ed\, SAS/SDA Professional Development Specialist\, Lower Hudson Early Childhood Direction Center \nJoin 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 play.  Target audience:  teachers\, TAs\, Clinicians\, Administrators.  Click here for Event Flyer.   \nTo register\, call (914) 493-2902 or email jlowe@wihd.org. \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/language-and-literacy-developing-communication-skills-in-young-children-2/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West)\, 1st Floor Boardroom \, Valhalla\, NY\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Lower%20Hudson%20Early%20Childhood%20Direction%20Center":MAILTO:jlowe@wihd.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T173000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20180910T162925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T163520Z
UID:8948-1537975800-1537983000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Pre-K Foundation for the Common Core
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Westchester Institute for Human Development \nPresenter:  Barbara Kestenbaum\, MS Ed\, SAS/SDA Professional Development Specialist\, Lower Hudson Early Childhood Direction Center \nThis session will provide an overview of the NYS Pre-K Foundations for the Common Core\, a document that outlines what preschoolers are expected to accomplish by the time they enter kindergarten. We will dis-cuss how to support students with special needs\, and facilitate their learning of these foundational skills\, during typical early childhood activities.  Target audience:  teachers\, TAs\, Clinicians\, Administrators.  Click here for Event Flyer. \nTo register\, call (914) 493-2902 or email jlowe@wihd.org.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/pre-k-foundation-for-the-common-core/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West)\, 1st Floor Boardroom \, Valhalla\, NY\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Lower%20Hudson%20Early%20Childhood%20Direction%20Center":MAILTO:jlowe@wihd.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T223000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20180912T181837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T182003Z
UID:8971-1537952400-1538001000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Conozco los Servicios y Recursos del Centro de Apoyo a la Comunidad de WIHD  (Introductions to Community Support Network:  Special Education Process\, Services and Resources)
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Thomas A. Edison School\, 132 Rectory St\, Port Chester\, NY 10573 \nPresentado por la Senorita Lulu Bencosme MSEd\, Especialista Bilingue en Divulgacion e Informacion \n  \nInvitada especial Senora Mariela Adams\, Coordinadora de Regional de Parent to Parent of NYS Presentacion “Mindfulness” \n  \nPara más información\, favor de email a Carmen Parker a cparker@pcschools.lhric.org.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/conozco-los-servicios-y-recursos-del-centro-de-apoyo-a-la-comunidad-de-wihd-introductions-to-community-support-network-special-education-process-services-and-resources-2/
LOCATION:Thomas A. Edison School\, 132 Rectory Street\, Port Chester\, NY\, 10573\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20180831T154341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180831T154341Z
UID:8925-1537815600-1537821000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:WIHD Self-Advocacy Group Meeting:  Selecting Healthy Menu Choices at Restaurants
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Westchester Institute for Human Development \nDiscussion Leader:  Diane N. Kahn\, Certified Health Coach \nShe will be discussing ways to choose healthy options when we go out for meals. She will be sharing a useful guide for dining out that focuses on heathy eating.  This workshop will include suggestions to help us advocate for ourselves in making better choices for healthy eating.  By doing so\, we can also inspire and educate other individuals with disabilities to do the same by making healthy choices when we go out for meals. Click here for Event Flyer. \nFor questions and registration\, contact Mitchell Levitz at (914) 493-8119 or Email:  mlevitz@wihd.org.\nPlease bring along an interested friend or share this announcement with other self-advocates who may wish to join and their house staff or family members.  Feel free to share with appropriate people in your programs.  New members always welcome to join!
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/wihd-self-advocacy-group-meeting-selecting-healthy-menu-choices-at-restaurants/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West)\, 1st Floor Boardroom \, Valhalla\, NY\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="WIHD%20Self%20Advocacy%20Group":MAILTO:mlevitz@wihd.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20180731T150827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180810T142613Z
UID:8829-1537462800-1537473600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:"Intelligent Lives" - Film Screening and Discussion Panel - FREE EVENT
DESCRIPTION:(Event is FREE but Registration is required)\nDan Habib – “Intelligent Lives”\nWestchester Institute for Human Development\, Auditorium\, 20 Plaza West\, Valhalla\, NY \nDan Habib (producer of Including Samuel\, Who Cares About Kelsey? & Mr. Connelly Has ALS)\, shares his latest film Intelligent Lives which serves as “a catalyst to transform the label of intellectual disability from a life sentence of isolation into a life of possibility for the most systematically segregated people in America.”  (www.intelligentlives.org).  Film narrator and well-known actor Chris Cooper poses the question\, “Can any attempt to measure intelligence predict a person’s value\, or potential to contribute meaningfully to the world?\,” as Intelligent Lives prompts us to consider the limitations of IQ testing\, and how systems assess an individual’s worth or potential. \nDON’T MISS IT!\nClick here for Event Flyer. \nTo watch a clip and learn more about this film\, visit https://intelligentlives.org/. \nTo Register for Sept. 20th screening visit https://tinyurl.com/intelligentlives
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/intelligent-lives/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, 20 South Plaza W\, Cedarwood Hall\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180916T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20180912T180731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T181036Z
UID:8965-1537110000-1537113600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Conozco los Servicios y Recursos del Centro de Apoyo a la Comunidad de WIHD  (Introductions to Community Support Network:  Special Education Process\, Services and Resources)
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Greenburgh Public Library\, 300 Tarrytown Road\, Greenburgh\, NY  (Children’s Room) \nPresentado por la Senorita Lulu Bencosme MSEd\, Especialista Bilingue en Divulgacion e Informacion \nVengan a la biblioteca in domingo al mes para conocer y disfrutar de todos los materiales y recursos que tenemos para las familias Latinas. \nPara más información\, favor de llamar a 721-8235\, o haz clic https://greenburghlibrary.libcal.com/event/4382142.  
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/conozco-los-servicios-y-recursos-del-centro-de-apoyo-a-la-comunidad-de-wihd-introductions-to-community-support-network-special-education-process-services-and-resources/
LOCATION:Greenburgh Public Library\, 300 Tarrytown Rd\, Elmsford\, NY\, 10523\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20180905T175541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T162053Z
UID:8930-1536744600-1536750000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Special Education 101
DESCRIPTION:Location:   Seven Bridges Middle School\, Lower Commons\, 222 Seven Bridges Road\, Chappaqua\, NY\nSpeaker:  Stephanie Bellantoni\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center\nThis presentation will include an overview of special education\, eligibility determinations\, and the special education process.  This discussion will prepare you to be more engaged in your child’s education and school experience\, and a more effective member of your child’s decision making team.  Click here for Event Flyer .
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/special-education-101-2/
LOCATION:Seven Bridges Middle School\, 222 Seven Bridges Road\, Chappaqua\, NY\, 10514\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180718T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180718T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20180625T190701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T145116Z
UID:8671-1531935000-1531938600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Section 8 and HUD: How to Access These Federal Housing Programs
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Westchester Institute for Human Development \nPresenter:  Rose Noonan\, Executive Director of the Housing Action Council\, Inc. \nDiscussion will explore how parents can access Section 8 housing and HUD opportunities in Westchester County. \nEvent is FREE but registration is required.  To register visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/section-8-and-hud-how-to-access-these-federal-housing-programs-tickets-47277740996.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/section-8-and-hud-how-to-access-these-federal-housing-programs/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West)\, 1st Floor Boardroom \, Valhalla\, NY\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180712T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180712T173000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20180416T190726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180605T181502Z
UID:8338-1531409400-1531416600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:SOS:  Supporting Our Students - Supporting and Building Social Competence
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Boardroom \nPresenter:  Barbara Kestenbaum\, MS Ed\, SAS/SDA\, Professional Development Specialist\, ECDC \nThis 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. \nTarget audience:  supervisors\, teachres\, clinical/related service providers. \nClick here for Event Flyer.  To register call (914) 493-2902 or email jlowe@wihd.org.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/sos-supporting-our-students-supporting-and-building-social-competence/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West)\, 1st Floor Boardroom \, Valhalla\, NY\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Lower%20Hudson%20Early%20Childhood%20Direction%20Center":MAILTO:jlowe@wihd.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180711T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180711T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T054222
CREATED:20180625T191759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T145739Z
UID:8677-1531330200-1531333800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Exploring the WJCS POINT Program
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Westchester Jewish Community Services\, White Plains\, NY \nPresenters:   Barbara Greene\, POINT Program Director and Lauren Bassin\, POINT Program AED \nPOINT (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 social activities and enjoy the camaraderie of others and the oversight of specialists provided by WJCS & JCCA.  Learn more here:  http://www.wjcs.com/disabilitiesautism-new/point-pursuing-our-independence-together-program/ \nEvent is FREE but registration is required. LIMITED to 30 people due to room size. \nTo register visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wjcs-point-program-exploring-a-unique-local-housing-option-tickets-47240654068
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/exploring-the-wjcs-point-program/
LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS)\, 845 North Broadway\, White Plains\, NY\, 10603-2427\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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