Events for August 20, 2020 - July 8, 2020

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, […]

Location:  Westchester Institute for Human Development Presenter:  Rose Noonan, Executive Director of the Housing Action Council, Inc. Discussion will explore how parents can access Section 8 housing and HUD opportunities in Westchester County. Event 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.

Location:   Seven Bridges Middle School, Lower Commons, 222 Seven Bridges Road, Chappaqua, NY Speaker:  Stephanie Bellantoni, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center This 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 […]

Location:  Greenburgh Public Library, 300 Tarrytown Road, Greenburgh, NY  (Children's Room) Presentado por la Senorita Lulu Bencosme MSEd, Especialista Bilingue en Divulgacion e Informacion Vengan a la biblioteca in domingo al mes para conocer y disfrutar de todos los materiales y recursos que tenemos para las familias Latinas. Para más información, favor de llamar a 721-8235, […]

(Event is FREE but Registration is required) Dan Habib - "Intelligent Lives" Westchester Institute for Human Development, Auditorium, 20 Plaza West, Valhalla, NY Dan 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 […]