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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do you wonder what a WIKI is? This session will explore the use of multi-media for self-advocacy. The foundation of person-centered-planning and self-directed service planning will form the foundation of this workshop. The WIHD RIX WIKI will be shared and discussed in detail. This Wiki provides a platform that is user-friendly for people with a […]