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 [...]
Presented by: Laurie Levine, Regional Special Educational Training Specialist Naomi Brickel, Director, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center This workshop will provide an overview and best practices approach to the CPSE/CSE process to educate parents and Parent Members and assist them to develop techniques and strategies to become effective members of the IEP team in their [...]
Presenter: Joyce M. Hawk Location: Beacon High School Room C-138, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon For Parents and Caregivers of students with an Individual Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan. Generally designed for parents of school-age children (ages 5+) who have recently been determined eligible to receive special education programs and services (have an IEP) and [...]
Executive functioning is needed in all parts of life. In this workshop the domains of executive function will be explored and the assessment of those will be discussed. The biggest emphasis will be on the intervention strategies that can be used in the school setting, to assist students with executive function difficulties. Practical resources for [...]