This is the culminating session for this year’s Student Directed IEP district capacity building project. The initiative has taken place over the past two school years with 19 school districts in the Hudson Valley region. A brief introductory overview and highlights of the project will be shared, as well as district and student presentations of […]
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 "Serving on Disability Boards, Committees and Advisory Councils". More Information & To Register: Contact Mitchell Levitz, Self-Advocacy Coordinator at (914) 493-5207 or email […]
This presentation will offer parents an overview of the requirements that need to be met in order to graduate with a Regents or local diploma, or other non-diploma exiting credentials available to students with disabilities, as well as a review of the different types of diploma safety-net options available for students with disabilities. Resources will […]
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 […]