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Planning for your Student’s Transition: Understanding Diploma Requirements, Options and Exiting Credentials

WIHD, Cedarwood Hall, Boardroom 20 Plaza West, Valhalla, NY

This presentation will offer parents an overview of the requirements that need to be met in order to graduate with a Regents or local diploma, or other non-diploma exiting credentials available to students with disabilities, as well as a review of the different types of diploma safety-net options available for students with disabilities. Resources will […]

Transition Planning for Families – Preparing for Life after High School

CW

This presentation will provide parents 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 will help parents to think […]

AAC Apps for the iPad

WIHD Assistive Technology Center 20 Hospital Oval West, Cedarwood Hall, Room 443, Valhalla, NY

Many apps are available for communication on the iPad. During this hands-on training, the class will explore a variety of free and fee-based AAC apps.  Topics include determining the most appropriate apps based on feature matching and free resources available online. Therapy apps will be also discussed and reviewed in addition to creating specific goals […]

CHADD of Putnam and Vicinity Monthly Support Session

Four Winds Hospital Conference Center 800 Cross River Road (Route 35), Katonah, NY

A support session for parents of children with AD/HD held before the CHADD of Putnam and Vicinity general monthly meetings. You will have an opportunity to exchange information and experiences and share feelings in a supportive and confidential environment facilitated by Deborah Saunders, LCSW, Psychotherapist and Medical Social Worker. Please be prompt so that we […]

Hear Our Voices Self Advocacy Group Meeting

Westchester Institute for Human Development 20 South Plaza W, Cedarwood Hall, Valhalla, NY

Join us for WIHD’s self advocacy group meeting.  Teens and young adults in our area are welcome and encouraged to join our self-advocacy group as new members.  The topic will be “Preparing to Vote - How to Understand Candidate's Views on Issues”.   More Information & To Register: Contact Mitchell Levitz, Self-Advocacy Coordinator at (914) […]

Fundamentals of AAC

WIHD Assistive Technology Center 20 Hospital Oval West, Cedarwood Hall, Room 443, Valhalla, NY

AAC is such a vast field but where do you start? How and when do you know when it is time to introduce or progress to something new? In this hands-on training we will explore a variety of forms of augmentative communication---from no tech and low tech to high tech options.  You will learn strategies […]

Chromebook Fundamentals for Parents and Caregivers

WIHD Assistive Technology Center 20 Hospital Oval West, Cedarwood Hall, Room 443, Valhalla, NY

Use of Chromebooks and Google Apps for education is exploding in the classroom. This hands-on course will help you to learn how to navigate the Google Chrome system on your PC, Mac or Chromebook. Many of the free apps used in Google Chrome, such as Google Docs, include standard options and accessibility features that support […]

Understanding Your Child’s IEP

Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc. 73 James P. Kelly Way, Middletown, NY

Presenter:  Joyce M. Hawk, Outreach Coordinator HVSEPC Location: Mental Health Association in Orange County, 73 James P. Kelly Way, Middletown, NY This presentation will review the type of information that goes in each section of an Individualized Education Program (IEP); who contributes information; when the IEP is completed or updated; how changes can be made […]

Hear Our Voices Self Advocacy Group Meeting

Westchester Institute for Human Development 20 South Plaza W, Cedarwood Hall, Valhalla, NY

Join us for WIHD’s self advocacy group meeting.  Teens and young adults in our area are welcome and encouraged to join our self-advocacy group as new members.  The topic will be “Learning More About Community Living”.   More Information & To Register: Contact Mitchell Levitz, Self-Advocacy Coordinator at (914) 493-5207 or email mlevitz@wihd.org Click here […]

Understanding Your Child’s IEP

Presenters:  Stephanie Bellantoni, Outreach Coordinator HVSEPC                          Naomi Brickel, Director HVSEPC Location:  Gigi's Playhouse - Westchester, NY, 720 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, NY Come explore the nature and purpose of the IEP.  this workshop will include review of the various components of the […]

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