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SUMMARY:Transition from CPSE to CSE: Going to Kindergarten
DESCRIPTION:This free workshop will provide useful information for parents whose children with special needs are transitioning from preschool and the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) into elementary school and the Committee on Special Education (CSE). This workshop will clarify the CSE Process and timelines; the similarities and differences between CPSE and CSE processes\, services and programs; the roles and responsibilities of CSE committee members and parental rights; evaluations\, eligibility for services and the individualized education program (IEP); continuum of services; and current federal and state regulations. \n  \nPresenters:\nSuzanne Peretz\, Director\, Lower Hudson Early Childhood Direction Center\nChrisanne Petrone\, Outreach & Information Specialist\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \n  \nMore Information & To Register: \nContact Lourdes Costa at lcosta@fsw.org or call (914) 761-2731 ext. 10.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-from-cpse-to-cse-going-to-kindergarten-2/
LOCATION:Prime Time Preschool\, 456 North Street\, White Plains\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151207T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20151201T000322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151201T000322Z
UID:5164-1449507600-1449514800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Transition from CPSE to CSE: Going to Kindergarten
DESCRIPTION:This free workshop will provide useful information for parents whose children with special needs are transitioning from preschool and the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) into elementary school and the Committee on Special Education (CSE). This workshop will clarify the CSE Process and timelines; the similarities and differences between CPSE and CSE processes\, services and programs; the roles and responsibilities of CSE committee members and parental rights; evaluations\, eligibility for services and the individualized education program (IEP); continuum of services; and current federal and state regulations. \n  \nPresenters:\nSuzanne Peretz\, Director\, Lower Hudson Early Childhood Direction Center\nChrisanne Petrone\, Outreach & Information Specialist\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \n  \nMore Information & To Register: \nContact Lourdes Costa at lcosta@fsw.org or call (914) 761-2731 ext. 10.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-from-cpse-to-cse-going-to-kindergarten-2-2/
LOCATION:Prime Time Preschool\, 456 North Street\, White Plains\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151118T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20151104T181929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151104T181929Z
UID:4510-1447871400-1447876800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Self Direction Update Meeting
DESCRIPTION:An update: Self direction\nThis meeting is for Parents and Professionals interested in learning more about Self Direction in the Hudson Valley region and what is happening across the state. Discussion will include updates about the current status of Self-Direction and Housing. You will also have the opportunity to meet other professionals and families. \nJohn Maltby and Nicki Turano\, from Westchester Institute for Human Development\, will be leading the discussion about Self-Direction and Housing. \nWhile this event is free of charge\, registration is required.  Registration will close on Friday\, November 13th or at 120 people.  To register\, please click the following link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=7zkmyacab&oeidk=a07ebrg3tk37f2b40e4
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/self-direction-update-meeting/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, 20 South Plaza W\, Cedarwood Hall\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicki%20Turano":MAILTO:nturano@wihd.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151118T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20151104T181929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151104T181929Z
UID:5163-1447871400-1447876800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Self Direction Update Meeting
DESCRIPTION:An update: Self direction\nThis meeting is for Parents and Professionals interested in learning more about Self Direction in the Hudson Valley region and what is happening across the state. Discussion will include updates about the current status of Self-Direction and Housing. You will also have the opportunity to meet other professionals and families. \nJohn Maltby and Nicki Turano\, from Westchester Institute for Human Development\, will be leading the discussion about Self-Direction and Housing. \nWhile this event is free of charge\, registration is required.  Registration will close on Friday\, November 13th or at 120 people.  To register\, please click the following link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=7zkmyacab&oeidk=a07ebrg3tk37f2b40e4
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/self-direction-update-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, 20 South Plaza W\, Cedarwood Hall\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicki%20Turano":MAILTO:nturano@wihd.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151110T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20151103T165819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151103T165819Z
UID:5162-1447147800-1447164000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:CPSE / CSE Parent Member Training
DESCRIPTION: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 respective roles. \n  \nPresenters: \nLaurie Levine\, Regional Special Education Training Specialist \nNaomi Brickel\, Director\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \n  \nRegister & More Information: \n\nSpace is limited\, so register today.\nContact Lulu Bencosme at (914) 493-7665 or lbencosme@wihd.org\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/cpse-cse-parent-member-training-2-2/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, 20 South Plaza W\, Cedarwood Hall\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151110T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20151103T165819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151103T165819Z
UID:4486-1447147800-1447164000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:CPSE / CSE Parent Member Training
DESCRIPTION: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 respective roles. \n  \nPresenters: \nLaurie Levine\, Regional Special Education Training Specialist \nNaomi Brickel\, Director\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \n  \nRegister & More Information: \n\nSpace is limited\, so register today.\nContact Lulu Bencosme at (914) 493-7665 or lbencosme@wihd.org\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/cpse-cse-parent-member-training-2/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, 20 South Plaza W\, Cedarwood Hall\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150910T211025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T211025Z
UID:5155-1447093800-1447099200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Hear Our Voices: Self Advocacy Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for WIHD’s Self Advocacy Group Meeting. The topic will be “Congregational Inclusion and Spirituality.” \n  \nRegister and More Information: \nContact Mitchell Levitz at (914) 493-5207 or via email at mlevitz@wihd.org.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/hear-our-voices-meeting-11092015-2/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, 20 South Plaza W\, Cedarwood Hall\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150910T211025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T211025Z
UID:4176-1447093800-1447099200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Hear Our Voices: Self Advocacy Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for WIHD’s Self Advocacy Group Meeting. The topic will be “Congregational Inclusion and Spirituality.” \n  \nRegister and More Information: \nContact Mitchell Levitz at (914) 493-5207 or via email at mlevitz@wihd.org.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/hear-our-voices-meeting-11092015/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, 20 South Plaza W\, Cedarwood Hall\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150910T215950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T215950Z
UID:5160-1446105600-1446134400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:2015 Transition Institute
DESCRIPTION:This conference will highlight innovative\, inclusive\, person-centered\, and cost effective approaches for transition-aged youth. \n  \nFeatured Keynote Speakers:\nLaRon Scott\, Special Education and Disability Policy\, Virginia Commonwealth University \nStacey Ramirez\, State Director\, The Arc of Georgia \n  \nRegister: \nRegistration information will be available soon. \n  \nMore Information: \nContact Lucille Rossi at lrossi@wihd.org or (914) 493-7665 \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/2015-transition-institutewihd-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150910T215950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T215950Z
UID:4200-1446105600-1446134400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:2015 Transition Institute
DESCRIPTION:This conference will highlight innovative\, inclusive\, person-centered\, and cost effective approaches for transition-aged youth. \n  \nFeatured Keynote Speakers:\nLaRon Scott\, Special Education and Disability Policy\, Virginia Commonwealth University \nStacey Ramirez\, State Director\, The Arc of Georgia \n  \nRegister: \nRegistration information will be available soon. \n  \nMore Information: \nContact Lucille Rossi at lrossi@wihd.org or (914) 493-7665 \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/2015-transition-institutewihd/
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150910T214651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T214651Z
UID:4197-1445454000-1445461200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Understanding NYS Diploma Options\, Requirements and Commencement Credentials
DESCRIPTION:This free presentation will offer parents an overview on diploma options for students with disabilities as well as the requirements for an important new exiting credential called the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential that students with an IEP can earn upon exit from school. This credential acknowledges a student’s work-readiness skills and experience needed for entry-level employment opportunities. The Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential\, which is awarded to students that have taken the NYS Alternate Assessment (NYSAA)\, will also be reviewed. \n  \nPresenter: \nJoyce Hawk\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \n  \nRegistration & More Information: \n\nEmail jbauer@orangecountygov.com or call (845) 360-6710\nEvent flyer\n\n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/4197/
LOCATION:Orange County Department of Mental Health\, 30 Harriman Drive\, Goshen\, NY\, 10924\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150910T214651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T214651Z
UID:5159-1445454000-1445461200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Understanding NYS Diploma Options\, Requirements and Commencement Credentials
DESCRIPTION:This free presentation will offer parents an overview on diploma options for students with disabilities as well as the requirements for an important new exiting credential called the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential that students with an IEP can earn upon exit from school. This credential acknowledges a student’s work-readiness skills and experience needed for entry-level employment opportunities. The Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential\, which is awarded to students that have taken the NYS Alternate Assessment (NYSAA)\, will also be reviewed. \n  \nPresenter: \nJoyce Hawk\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \n  \nRegistration & More Information: \n\nEmail jbauer@orangecountygov.com or call (845) 360-6710\nEvent flyer\n\n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/4197-2/
LOCATION:Orange County Department of Mental Health\, 30 Harriman Drive\, Goshen\, NY\, 10924\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151021T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151021T123000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150910T222056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T222056Z
UID:5161-1445416200-1445430600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Oral Health Forum: Providing Proper Dental Home Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Vulnerable Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:The Ninth District Dental Association’s Dental Health Planning & Hospital Dentistry Committee presents a free Oral Health Forum: Providing Proper Dental Home Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Vulnerable Older Adults.  This is open to group home managers and staff located in Dutchess\, Orange\, Putnam\, Rockland and Westchester Counties. \n  \nRegistration: \n\nRegistration is closed.\n\n  \nMore Information: \n\nCall (914) 747-1199 or email ninth@ninthdistrict.org\nEvent flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/oral-health-forum-providing-proper-dental-home-care-for-people-with-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities-and-vulnerable-older-adults-2/
LOCATION:WIHD Auditorium\, Cedarwood Hall Auditorium\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151021T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151021T123000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150910T222056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T222056Z
UID:4202-1445416200-1445430600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Oral Health Forum: Providing Proper Dental Home Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Vulnerable Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:The Ninth District Dental Association’s Dental Health Planning & Hospital Dentistry Committee presents a free Oral Health Forum: Providing Proper Dental Home Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Vulnerable Older Adults.  This is open to group home managers and staff located in Dutchess\, Orange\, Putnam\, Rockland and Westchester Counties. \n  \nRegistration: \n\nRegistration is closed.\n\n  \nMore Information: \n\nCall (914) 747-1199 or email ninth@ninthdistrict.org\nEvent flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/oral-health-forum-providing-proper-dental-home-care-for-people-with-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities-and-vulnerable-older-adults/
LOCATION:WIHD Auditorium\, Cedarwood Hall Auditorium\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150910T205607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T205607Z
UID:5154-1445279400-1445284800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Hear Our Voices: Self Advocacy Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for WIHD’s Self Advocacy Group Meeting. The topic will be “Tips for Menu Planning and Affordable Food Shopping.” \n  \nRegister and More Information: \nContact Mitchell Levitz at (914) 493-5207 or via email at mlevitz@wihd.org.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/hear-our-voices-meeting-10192015-2/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, 20 South Plaza W\, Cedarwood Hall\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150910T205607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T205607Z
UID:4173-1445279400-1445284800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Hear Our Voices: Self Advocacy Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for WIHD’s Self Advocacy Group Meeting. The topic will be “Tips for Menu Planning and Affordable Food Shopping.” \n  \nRegister and More Information: \nContact Mitchell Levitz at (914) 493-5207 or via email at mlevitz@wihd.org.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/hear-our-voices-meeting-10192015/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, 20 South Plaza W\, Cedarwood Hall\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150910T214440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T214440Z
UID:4195-1444132800-1444140000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Understanding NYS Diploma Options\, Requirements and Commencement Credentials
DESCRIPTION:This free presentation will offer parents an overview on diploma options for students with disabilities as well as the requirements for an important new exiting credential called the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential that students with an IEP can earn upon exit from school. This credential acknowledges a student’s work-readiness skills and experience needed for entry-level employment opportunities. The Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential\, which is awarded to students that have taken the NYS Alternate Assessment (NYSAA)\, will also be reviewed. \n  \nPresenter: \nJoyce Hawk\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \n  \nRegistration & More Information: \n\nEmail jbauer@orangecountygov.com or call (845) 360-6710\nEvent flyer\n\n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/understanding-nys-diploma-options-requirements-and-commencement-credentials-3/
LOCATION:Access: Supports for Living\, 225 Dolson Avenue\, Suite 404\, Middletown\, NY\, 10940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150910T214440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T214440Z
UID:5158-1444132800-1444140000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Understanding NYS Diploma Options\, Requirements and Commencement Credentials
DESCRIPTION:This free presentation will offer parents an overview on diploma options for students with disabilities as well as the requirements for an important new exiting credential called the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential that students with an IEP can earn upon exit from school. This credential acknowledges a student’s work-readiness skills and experience needed for entry-level employment opportunities. The Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential\, which is awarded to students that have taken the NYS Alternate Assessment (NYSAA)\, will also be reviewed. \n  \nPresenter: \nJoyce Hawk\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \n  \nRegistration & More Information: \n\nEmail jbauer@orangecountygov.com or call (845) 360-6710\nEvent flyer\n\n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/understanding-nys-diploma-options-requirements-and-commencement-credentials-3-2/
LOCATION:Access: Supports for Living\, 225 Dolson Avenue\, Suite 404\, Middletown\, NY\, 10940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150928T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150910T205231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T205231Z
UID:4171-1443465000-1443470400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Hear Our Voices: Self Advocacy Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for WIHD’s Self Advocacy Group Meeting. The topic will be “Taking Charge of our Own Services and Supports through Self-Direction.”  Our discussion leader will be Nicki Turano\, LCSW\, who is with the Community Support Network at WIHD. She will explain the meaning of Self-Determination through Self-Direction.  She will also share information that will help self-advocates to be more informed about options for you to look into if you are interested in receiving different types of services and supports. This discussion will help you understand how to be more involved in decision-making\, better advocate for yourselves in your everyday lives\, and be more independent. \n  \nPresenter: \nNicki Turano\, LCSW\, Westchester Institute for Human Development \n  \nRegister and More Information: \n\nContact Mitchell Levitz at (914) 493-5207 or via email at mlevitz@wihd.org.\nClick here for event flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/hear-our-voices-meeting-09282015/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, 20 South Plaza W\, Cedarwood Hall\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150928T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150910T205231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T205231Z
UID:5153-1443465000-1443470400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Hear Our Voices: Self Advocacy Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for WIHD’s Self Advocacy Group Meeting. The topic will be “Taking Charge of our Own Services and Supports through Self-Direction.”  Our discussion leader will be Nicki Turano\, LCSW\, who is with the Community Support Network at WIHD. She will explain the meaning of Self-Determination through Self-Direction.  She will also share information that will help self-advocates to be more informed about options for you to look into if you are interested in receiving different types of services and supports. This discussion will help you understand how to be more involved in decision-making\, better advocate for yourselves in your everyday lives\, and be more independent. \n  \nPresenter: \nNicki Turano\, LCSW\, Westchester Institute for Human Development \n  \nRegister and More Information: \n\nContact Mitchell Levitz at (914) 493-5207 or via email at mlevitz@wihd.org.\nClick here for event flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/hear-our-voices-meeting-09282015-2/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, 20 South Plaza W\, Cedarwood Hall\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150910T213732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T213732Z
UID:4188-1442836800-1442844000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Understanding NYS Diploma Options\, Requirements and Commencement Credentials
DESCRIPTION:This free presentation will offer parents an overview on diploma options for students with disabilities as well as the requirements for an important new exiting credential called the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential that students with an IEP can earn upon exit from school. This credential acknowledges a student’s work-readiness skills and experience needed for entry-level employment opportunities. The Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential\, which is awarded to students that have taken the NYS Alternate Assessment (NYSAA)\, will also be reviewed. \n  \nPresenter: \nJoyce Hawk\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \n  \nRegistration & More Information: \n\nEmail jbauer@orangecountygov.com or call (845) 360-6710\nEvent flyer\n\n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/understanding-nys-diploma-options-requirements-and-commencement-credentials-2/
LOCATION:Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center\, 147 Lake Street\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150910T213732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T213732Z
UID:5157-1442836800-1442844000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Understanding NYS Diploma Options\, Requirements and Commencement Credentials
DESCRIPTION:This free presentation will offer parents an overview on diploma options for students with disabilities as well as the requirements for an important new exiting credential called the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential that students with an IEP can earn upon exit from school. This credential acknowledges a student’s work-readiness skills and experience needed for entry-level employment opportunities. The Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential\, which is awarded to students that have taken the NYS Alternate Assessment (NYSAA)\, will also be reviewed. \n  \nPresenter: \nJoyce Hawk\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \n  \nRegistration & More Information: \n\nEmail jbauer@orangecountygov.com or call (845) 360-6710\nEvent flyer\n\n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/understanding-nys-diploma-options-requirements-and-commencement-credentials-2-2/
LOCATION:Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center\, 147 Lake Street\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150910T213002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T213002Z
UID:5156-1441911600-1441918800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Understanding NYS Diploma Options\, Requirements and Commencement Credentials
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will offer parents an overview on diploma options for students with disabilities as well as the requirements for an important new exiting credential called the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential that students with an IEP can earn upon exit from school. This credential acknowledges a student’s work-readiness skills and experience needed for entry-level employment opportunities. The Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential\, which is awarded to students that have taken the NYS Alternate Assessment (NYSAA)\, will also be reviewed. \n  \nPresenter: \nJoyce Hawk\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \n  \nRegistration & More Information: \n\nEmail jbauer@orangecountygov.com or call (845) 360-6710\nEvent Flyer\n\n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/understanding-nys-diploma-options-requirements-and-commencement-credentials-4/
LOCATION:Port Jervis Free Library\, 138 Pike Street\, Port Jervis\, NY\, 12771\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150910T213002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T213002Z
UID:4177-1441911600-1441918800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Understanding NYS Diploma Options\, Requirements and Commencement Credentials
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will offer parents an overview on diploma options for students with disabilities as well as the requirements for an important new exiting credential called the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential that students with an IEP can earn upon exit from school. This credential acknowledges a student’s work-readiness skills and experience needed for entry-level employment opportunities. The Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential\, which is awarded to students that have taken the NYS Alternate Assessment (NYSAA)\, will also be reviewed. \n  \nPresenter: \nJoyce Hawk\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \n  \nRegistration & More Information: \n\nEmail jbauer@orangecountygov.com or call (845) 360-6710\nEvent Flyer\n\n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/understanding-nys-diploma-options-requirements-and-commencement-credentials/
LOCATION:Port Jervis Free Library\, 138 Pike Street\, Port Jervis\, NY\, 12771\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150624T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150624T133000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150519T064919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150519T064919Z
UID:3809-1435141800-1435152600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Hudson Valley SANYS Self-Advocacy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Each month the Hudson Valley Region of the Self-Advocacy Association of NYS (SANYS) holds a regional meeting. The goal of meetings is to provide self-advocates with a forum to meet and learn from each other. These are free events\, open to all self-advocates and agencies\, their families\, staff and friends from and parts of the five counties we serve – Westchester\, Rockland\, Orange\, Sullivan or Putnam Counties. Bring your lunch. \n  \nMore Information:\nContact Jordan Jankus\, Hudson Valley Regional Coordinator\, at (914) 495-4474 or via email hudsonvalley@sanys.org.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/hudson-valley-sanys-self-advocacy-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Arc of Westchester\, 265 Saw Mill River Road\, Hawthorne\, NY\, 10532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150624T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150624T133000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150519T064919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150519T064919Z
UID:5149-1435141800-1435152600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Hudson Valley SANYS Self-Advocacy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Each month the Hudson Valley Region of the Self-Advocacy Association of NYS (SANYS) holds a regional meeting. The goal of meetings is to provide self-advocates with a forum to meet and learn from each other. These are free events\, open to all self-advocates and agencies\, their families\, staff and friends from and parts of the five counties we serve – Westchester\, Rockland\, Orange\, Sullivan or Putnam Counties. Bring your lunch. \n  \nMore Information:\nContact Jordan Jankus\, Hudson Valley Regional Coordinator\, at (914) 495-4474 or via email hudsonvalley@sanys.org.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/hudson-valley-sanys-self-advocacy-meeting-2-2/
LOCATION:Arc of Westchester\, 265 Saw Mill River Road\, Hawthorne\, NY\, 10532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150623T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150519T053015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150519T053015Z
UID:3783-1435055400-1435060800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Parent to Parent / HVSEPC Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center and Parent to Parent of NYS\, Hudson Valley Region Office are pleased to announce a parent support group for parents/caregivers of children with special needs. \nThis support group will offer parents/caregivers the opportunity to share information and resources\, decrease feelings of isolation by meeting and other in a similar situation and develop strategies to cope with their children’s challenges. Each meeting will include a brief presentation on a topic of interest. There is no fee to attend the group. There is a fee for parking. \nMore Information: \n\nContact Parent to Parent at (914) 493-2635 or parenttoparent@wihd.org\nDirections: http://www.hvsepc.org/Directions.html\n\nDownload Event Flyer Here: \n[embeddoc url=”/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015-P2P-SEPC-Support-Group.pdf” download=”all”]
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/parent-to-parent-hvsepc-parent-support-group-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, 20 South Plaza W\, Cedarwood Hall\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150623T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150519T053015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150519T053015Z
UID:5141-1435055400-1435060800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Parent to Parent / HVSEPC Parent Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center and Parent to Parent of NYS\, Hudson Valley Region Office are pleased to announce a parent support group for parents/caregivers of children with special needs. \nThis support group will offer parents/caregivers the opportunity to share information and resources\, decrease feelings of isolation by meeting and other in a similar situation and develop strategies to cope with their children’s challenges. Each meeting will include a brief presentation on a topic of interest. There is no fee to attend the group. There is a fee for parking. \nMore Information: \n\nContact Parent to Parent at (914) 493-2635 or parenttoparent@wihd.org\nDirections: http://www.hvsepc.org/Directions.html\n\nDownload Event Flyer Here: \n[embeddoc url=”/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015-P2P-SEPC-Support-Group.pdf” download=”all”]
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/parent-to-parent-hvsepc-parent-support-group-meeting-2-2/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, 20 South Plaza W\, Cedarwood Hall\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150610T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150610T103000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150519T064626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150519T064626Z
UID:3803-1433925000-1433932200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:An Overview of Guardianship\, The ABLE Act and Special Needs Trusts
DESCRIPTION:Parents who feel that their child with a disability will require assistance to make decisions\, manage finances\, manage daily living and provided informed consent when they become adults at the age of 18 or want more information about setting up special savings accounts under the ABLE Act or special needs trust should attend. Guardianship creates an advocate with the legal authority to make certain decisions on behalf of the guardianee\, specifically to manage legal\, personal and financial affairs. The ABLE ACT allows people with disabilities and their families to set up a special savings account for disability-related expenses (similar to a 529 college savings plan). A special needs trust allows assets to be put into a trust for the long-term benefit of an individual with a disability. Adrienne Arkontaky\, a lawyer and the parent of a child with a disability\, will provide an overview of these topics. \n  \nPresenter: \nAdrienne Arkontaky\, Cuddy Law Firm PC \n  \nRegister: \nSend an email to kmckenna@mtplcsd.org or leave a voicemail at (914) 769-5500 ext. 6529. \n  \nDownloadable  Event Flyer: \n[embeddoc url=”/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015-06-10-mt-pl-csd.pdf” download=”all”]
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/an-overview-of-guardianship-the-able-act-and-special-needs-trusts/
LOCATION:Westlake High School / Middle School\, 825 West Lake Drive\, Thornwood\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150610T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150610T103000
DTSTAMP:20260505T212355
CREATED:20150519T064626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150519T064626Z
UID:5148-1433925000-1433932200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:An Overview of Guardianship\, The ABLE Act and Special Needs Trusts
DESCRIPTION:Parents who feel that their child with a disability will require assistance to make decisions\, manage finances\, manage daily living and provided informed consent when they become adults at the age of 18 or want more information about setting up special savings accounts under the ABLE Act or special needs trust should attend. Guardianship creates an advocate with the legal authority to make certain decisions on behalf of the guardianee\, specifically to manage legal\, personal and financial affairs. The ABLE ACT allows people with disabilities and their families to set up a special savings account for disability-related expenses (similar to a 529 college savings plan). A special needs trust allows assets to be put into a trust for the long-term benefit of an individual with a disability. Adrienne Arkontaky\, a lawyer and the parent of a child with a disability\, will provide an overview of these topics. \n  \nPresenter: \nAdrienne Arkontaky\, Cuddy Law Firm PC \n  \nRegister: \nSend an email to kmckenna@mtplcsd.org or leave a voicemail at (914) 769-5500 ext. 6529. \n  \nDownloadable  Event Flyer: \n[embeddoc url=”/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015-06-10-mt-pl-csd.pdf” download=”all”]
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/an-overview-of-guardianship-the-able-act-and-special-needs-trusts-2/
LOCATION:Westlake High School / Middle School\, 825 West Lake Drive\, Thornwood\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR