BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Westchester Institute for Human Development - ECPv6.0.10//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wihd.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Westchester Institute for Human Development REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T201233 CREATED:20250529T105307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T105307Z UID:20465-1748887200-1748890800@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:HOV Readers with Disabilities Book Club with Self-Advocates at the Community Support Network DESCRIPTION:Get ready for some reading fun! HOV’s Readers With Disabilities Book Club is a fun social group for young adults of all reading levels who love books. Each meeting we’ll play book-ish games\, talk about our favorite reads\, and discover new books with all types of disability representation. Hosted by Mo Kikoler. There is no required reading to join each meeting. \nClick Here for Zoom Registration URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/hov-readers-with-disabilities-book-club-with-self-advocates-at-the-community-support-network/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T193000 DTSTAMP:20260421T201233 CREATED:20250425T173345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T173345Z UID:20139-1748973600-1748979000@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities DESCRIPTION:This training will help participants understand the appropriate use of test accommodations for students with disabilities. It will provide information related to the decision-making process\, the types of test accommodations that are available\, and how they are documented on the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). \nZoom Registration: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/testing-accommodations-for-students-with-disabilities-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T201233 CREATED:20250501T231720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T231720Z UID:20156-1749124800-1749130200@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities DESCRIPTION:This training will help participants understand the appropriate use of test accommodations for students with disabilities. It will provide information related to the decision-making process\, the types of test accommodations that are available\, and how they are documented on the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). \nZoom Registration: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/testing-accommodations-for-students-with-disabilities-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T201233 CREATED:20250520T105307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T105307Z UID:20446-1749470400-1749474000@www.wihd.org 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-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T131500 DTSTAMP:20260421T201233 CREATED:20250520T110120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T152711Z UID:20448-1749556800-1749561300@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-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T201233 CREATED:20250529T105755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T105755Z UID:20467-1749578400-1749582000@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Relationship Skills Group: Self-Advocates at the Community Support Network DESCRIPTION:Please Join us! Relationships Skills Group is an inter-abled group for young adults with disabilities to learn and practice social skills. \nClick Here for Zoom Registration URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/relationship-skills-group-self-advocates-at-the-community-support-network-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T201233 CREATED:20250520T110822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T110822Z UID:20451-1749643200-1749646800@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-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T201233 CREATED:20250521T113330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T113330Z UID:20461-1749664800-1749668400@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Working While Receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits DESCRIPTION:This workshop will offer a basic understanding of how working impacts benefits. Learn how to keep track of your earning\, reporting your earning and how Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWE) can be used. How to continue to receive your Medicaid benefit if you earn too much income and your cash benefit is discontinued. \nZoom Registration: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/working-while-receiving-supplemental-security-income-ssi-benefits/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T201233 CREATED:20250520T173721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T173721Z UID:20455-1750075200-1750078800@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Services and Eligibility DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a workshop on OPWDD services and eligibility. The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Through this workshop you will learn about the range of OPWDD services available to you and your loved one\, and about the requirements for service eligibility. \nZoom Registration: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities-opwdd-services-and-eligibility-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T201233 CREATED:20250520T180812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T180905Z UID:20457-1750161600-1750165200@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Self-Direction: An Overview DESCRIPTION:Learn about OPWDD’s self-direction services which allows for more choice in OPWDD-funded supports and services. The individual must be eligible for OPWDD services and participating in Care Management services through a Care Coordination Organization (CCO) to be approved for self-direction. Therefore\, it is recommended that you first attend a workshop on OPWDD eligibility if the person with the disability does not already have it. \nZoom Registration: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/self-direction-an-overview/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T193000 DTSTAMP:20260421T201233 CREATED:20250507T143050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T143050Z UID:20419-1750185000-1750188600@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:EI (Early Intervention) to CPSE (Committee on Preschool Special Education) for Families DESCRIPTION:This presentation will guide parents through the process of transitioning their child from Early Intervention to the Committee on Preschool Special Education. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/ei-early-intervention-to-cpse-committee-on-preschool-special-education-for-families-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T201233 CREATED:20250529T110320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T110320Z UID:20469-1750269600-1750273200@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Disability Conversations: “Hear Our Voices” Self Advocacy Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please Join Us! Disability Conversations Group has educational talks about living with disabilities in an accessible way. Different topics and speakers are chosen each month. \nClick Here for Zoom Registration URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/disability-conversations-hear-our-voices-self-advocacy-group-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T201233 CREATED:20250604T222908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T222908Z UID:20471-1750852800-1750858200@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA): Essential Information for Families of Students with Disabilities DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this training is to educate families of students with disabilities on the essential information of NYSAA including\, what NYSAA is\, what the test entails\, and how it will affect a student’s postsecondary planning. Additionally\, the training will review all state assessment options\, the eligibility and decision-making process\, and graduation/student exit options. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/new-york-state-alternate-assessment-nysaa-essential-information-for-families-of-students-with-disabilities-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T201233 CREATED:20250623T154344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T154344Z UID:20511-1750870800-1750878000@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:New York Statewide Self-Advocacy Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:New York Statewide Self-Advocacy Conference 2025 \nClick Here for Flyer and Registration URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/new-york-statewide-self-advocacy-conference-2025/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T201233 CREATED:20250304T154302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T154302Z UID:20025-1750939200-1750946400@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Positive Solutions for Families (series) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a four-session workshop series for parents\, families\, and caregivers. These sessions will provide strategies to support your children’s social and emotional development and address challenging behaviors in a positive\, effective way. \nWorkshop Details: Four sessions*\, once a month on a Thursday from 12-2pm \nMarch 27 – Making the Connection & Keeping it Positive \nApril 24 – Behavior Has Meaning & the Power of Routine \nMay 22 – Teach Me What to Do & Responding with Purpose \nJune 26 – Putting It All Together with a Plan \n*Attending all four sessions is encouraged but optional. Resources and tools will be provided before each session. \nZoom Registration Link: Click Here URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/positive-solutions-for-families-series-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T201233 CREATED:20250623T154704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T154704Z UID:20513-1750957200-1750964400@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:New York Statewide Self-Advocacy Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:New York Statewide Self-Advocacy Conference 2025 \nClick Here for Flyer and Registration URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/new-york-statewide-self-advocacy-conference-2025-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR