Hear Our Voices: Self Advocacy Group at WIHD Topic: Things to Know About Setting Up an ABLE Account, and Policy Update Discussion Leader: Sara Weir, President of the National Down Syndrome Society Monday, May 15, 2017 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Please email mlevitz@wihd.org with any questions.
Date: May 19, 2017 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Emanuel Axelrod Education Center, Multipurpose Room (Elementary side) Do you need some help planning for the future of your child? While your child is at the OUBOCES prom, we will connect you with a variety of local agencies that can assist and guide […]
Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: The Mahopac Library, 668 Route Six Mahopac, NY 10541 Moderated by: Anastasia L. Holoboff, Esq., Staff Attorney, Disability Rights NY and Nanette Saturn, Educational Advocate, Barger & Gaines Learning about the birds and the bees is necessary for all students! Join the Lower […]
Date: Friday, June 2, 2017 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Westchester Institute for Human Development, Cedarwood Hall Opening Address: Angelica M. Infante-Green, Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Education Department's Office of Instructional Support, who spearheaded the release of the nationally-recognized Blueprint for English Language Learners' Success. Keynote Speaker: Tracey Nix Ph.D., […]
Hear Our Voices: Self Advocacy Group at WIHD Topic: Looking Our Best: Fashion and Good Hygeine Tips Discussion Leader: Sandy Mislow, MA Special Education and LEND Trainee Monday, June 5, 2017 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Please email mlevitz@wihd.org with any questions.
Date: June 6, 2017 Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am Location: Westchester Institute for Human Development, Valhalla, NY This is a meeting for all the EI and CPSE stakeholders in the tri-county region that includes Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties, to come together in a collegial atmosphere, to discuss topics of common concern […]
Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: The Mahopac Library, 668 Route Six Mahopac, NY 10541 Moderator: Julie Passman, Esq. Speakers: Stephanie M. Roebuck, Esq. an attorney who advises school districts and Marion M. Walsh, Esq. an attorney for students with disabilities and their parents. Listen to two New York Westchester […]
***Cancelled - - as of June 20, 2017 Date: Thursday, June 22, 2017 Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Location: Roosevelt High School, Yonkers, NY Presenters: Stephanie Bellantoni, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center Baturu […]
Date: June 26, 2017 Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Location: Mental Health Association in Orange County Inc. An overview of the different adult service systems which must be accessed by families in order to receive continued support services or programming for young adults as they prepare to exit from high school seeking employment opportunities, […]
Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Presenter: Stephanie Bellantoni, HVSEPC This workshop will explore ways to reinforce IEP goals over the summer, document your child’s progress, schedule and prepare for a PRE-start of school meeting with the teaching team, and review strategies for effective teambuilding with your child’s CSE. LET’S START THIS YEAR OFF […]