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SUMMARY:2024 ‘Virtual’ Transition Institute
DESCRIPTION:2024 CSN Transition Institute \nThis virtual\, free conference will be held on January 31- February 2\, 2024. There are over 30 speakers on a myriad of Transition Topics – everything from “What is a Transition Plan” to topics on Self-Direction\, Adult Services\, Supported Decision Making and Guardianship\, Employment\, and other pertinent topics. \n  \n>>Register here<<\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Support Network 2024 ‘Virtual’ Transition Institute\nJoin us for our Annual Transition Institute – covering topics including sessions on employment\, future planning\, and more!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nVisit our Annual Transition Institute website here and check out recordings from the 2021\, 2022\, and 2023 Transition Institutes.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/2024-virtual-transition-institute-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T080000
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SUMMARY:2024 ‘Virtual’ Transition Institute
DESCRIPTION:2024 CSN Transition Institute \nThis virtual\, free conference will be held on January 31- February 2\, 2024. There are over 30 speakers on a myriad of Transition Topics – everything from “What is a Transition Plan” to topics on Self-Direction\, Adult Services\, Supported Decision Making and Guardianship\, Employment\, and other pertinent topics. \n  \n>>Register here<<\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Support Network 2024 ‘Virtual’ Transition Institute\nJoin us for our Annual Transition Institute – covering topics including sessions on employment\, future planning\, and more!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nVisit our Annual Transition Institute website here and check out recordings from the 2021\, 2022\, and 2023 Transition Institutes.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/2024-virtual-transition-institute-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T032212
CREATED:20231213T154043Z
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SUMMARY:What Is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)? For Families of School-Age Students
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of “What is an IEP? For Families of School-Age Students” is to gain a foundational understanding of the entire IEP process\, including but not limited to\, the Committee on Special Education (CSE)\, the roles and responsibilities of all parties\, the various components of the IEP\, and the transition planning process. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/what-is-an-individualized-education-program-iep-for-families-of-school-age-students/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T032212
CREATED:20240116T010114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T011402Z
UID:18287-1707220800-1707226200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:This training was developed to promote the understanding and appropriate use of test accommodations for students with disabilities. It is intended to provide information related to the decision-making process and types of test accommodations available\, as well as the documentation of appropriate accommodations on the individualized education program (IEP). \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/testing-accommodations-for-students-with-disabilities-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T032212
CREATED:20240125T175311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T175731Z
UID:18342-1707332400-1707337800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Transition to College for Students with an IEP or 504 Plan
DESCRIPTION:Click Here for Flyer and Registration:  2-7-24 Transition to College Flyer \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-to-college-for-students-with-an-iep-or-504-plan/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T032212
CREATED:20231213T165716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T165854Z
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SUMMARY:Family Guide to Transition Planning
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the Family Guide to Transition Planning—Preparing Students with Disabilities for Life After High School is to assist families in understanding the transition planning process specifically from high school to life after high school. When families are knowledgeable about the transition process and invited to participate by their schools\, students with disabilities experience improved post-school outcomes in the areas of employment\, postsecondary education\, and independent living. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/family-guide-to-transition-planning/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T032212
CREATED:20231206T213400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T214512Z
UID:18191-1707818400-1707822000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:CPSE (the Committee on Preschool Special Education) to CSE (the Committee on Special Education) for Parents
DESCRIPTION:This online training will support parents as they prepare for their child’s transition from preschool special education to kindergarten. Topics covered include: understanding the differences between Committee for Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee for Special Education (CSE)\, understanding the transition process from CPSE to CSE\, learning how to be an active member of the transition team\, understanding the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/cpse-the-committee-on-preschool-special-education-to-cse-the-committee-on-special-education-for-parents/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T032212
CREATED:20240125T214141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T215054Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Decision Making Series Workshop #1: Supported Decision-Making (SDM)\,  Guardianship\, and other Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our three-workshop series where we will present instruments and methods used to support loved ones with disabilities in making choices as they approach the age of adulthood. \nWorkshop #1: Supported Decision-Making (SDM)\, Guardianship\, and other Alternatives \nMany parents and caregivers have questions about how best their loved one with intellectual and developmental disabilities may be supported in making decisions as an adult. What are the concerns around guardianship? What about Supported Decision Making? How do advance directives such as health care proxies and durable power of attorney factor in? This workshop should be taken before the Guardianship and Digging into Supported Decision-Making workshops. If you have already taken this WIHD zoom workshop\, please register instead for the Digging in to Supported Decision-Making workshop. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/monthly-decision-making-series-workshop-1-supported-decision-making-sdm-guardianship-and-other-alternatives-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T190000
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CREATED:20240103T160500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T161812Z
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SUMMARY:Self-Advocates: Peer to Peer Discussion about Dating and Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Self-Advocates: Peer to Peer Discussion about Dating and Relationships \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/self-advocates-peer-to-peer-discussion-about-dating-and-relationships-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="WIHD%20Self%20Advocacy%20Group":MAILTO:mlevitz@wihd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T032212
CREATED:20240125T232945Z
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UID:18353-1707998400-1708002000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Decision Making Series  Workshop #2: Digging in to Supported Decision-Making
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our three-workshop series where we will present instruments and methods used to support loved ones with disabilities in making choices as they approach the age of adulthood. \nWorkshop #2: Digging in to Supported Decision-Making \nThis workshop is intended for individuals who have already attended our monthly Supported Decision Making\, Guardianship\, and other Alternatives workshop\, and want to know more about SDM. We will review Article 82\, the NY State supported decision making law\, and will answer SDM-specific questions. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/monthly-decision-making-series-workshop-2-digging-in-to-supported-decision-making-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T032212
CREATED:20240202T000711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T000711Z
UID:18375-1708084800-1708088400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Decision Making Series  Workshop #3: Guardianship Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our three-workshop series where we will present instruments and methods used to support loved ones with disabilities in making choices as they approach the age of adulthood. \nWorkshop #3: Guardianship Workshop \nThis workshop is intended for individuals who have already attended our monthly Supported Decision Making\, Guardianship\, and other Alternatives workshop\, and have determined that guardianship is the most appropriate alternative. Since guardianship is considered the most restrictive form of decision support\, it is recommended that you also attend the Digging in to Supported Decision-Making workshop before signing up for this one. We will review the process of putting together a petition for guardianship and the documentation requirements. \nZoom Registration Link:  Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/monthly-decision-making-series-workshop-3-guardianship-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T032212
CREATED:20240103T155517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T155958Z
UID:18229-1708538400-1708542000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:"Hear Our Voices" Self-Advocacy Monthly Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:“Hear Our Voices” Self-Advocacy Monthly Group Meeting \nZoom Registration Link:  Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/hear-our-voices-self-advocacy-monthly-group-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="WIHD%20Self%20Advocacy%20Group":MAILTO:mlevitz@wihd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T032212
CREATED:20240212T233456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T234229Z
UID:18389-1709035200-1709038800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Families (EVI)
DESCRIPTION:Come to this session for parents and caregivers to learn how to support your child’s development of new vocabulary\, the importance of vocabulary instruction and ways to incorporate vocabulary instruction at home for your children who are in Pre-K through grade 6. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/explicit-vocabulary-instruction-for-families-evi-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T032212
CREATED:20240122T010542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T170531Z
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SUMMARY:Future Planning Series: How Do We Pass The Torch?  Transition Planning in Preparation for Aging Series  Workshop 5 - Recap and Shareout
DESCRIPTION:This 5- workshop series aims to provide caregivers with the directions for creating a transition plan for who next will be responsible for supporting their loved one. At the end of the workshop series\, the caregiver will have the knowledge to create a caregiver transition plan\, which will include the systems\, people and processes needed to successfully support their loved one so that they live life to the fullest. The process of transferring knowledge to new caregivers and circle of supporters will be an important aspect of the planning process. \nWorkshop 5: Recap and Shareout \nOur workshops in this series covered the following topics: future planning overview\, financial planning\, legal planning\, and housing. In our final workshop of the series\, we will summarize the learnings of the four prior workshops and will review the legal and financial documents that were referenced. We will also revisit the “Dream Team” concept. Participants will be encouraged to share where they are in the planning process. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/future-planning-series-how-do-we-pass-the-torch-transition-planning-in-preparation-for-aging-series-workshop-5-recap-and-shareout/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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