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SUMMARY:Hear Our Voices! Relationship Skills Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us each month to learn and practice social skills in a safe space for young adults with disabilities. Start your journey to build healthy friendships and become a part of your community! \nClick Here for Zoom Registration
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/hear-our-voices-relationship-skills-group/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T110000
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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 (CPSE). \nZoom Registration: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/ei-early-intervention-to-cpse-committee-on-preschool-special-education-for-families-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T130000
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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. \n**Please note that we will not be offering Workshop #2 this month. It will resume shortly.** \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: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/monthly-decision-making-series-workshop-1-supported-decision-making-sdm-guardianship-and-other-alternatives-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152633
CREATED:20250801T104945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T163534Z
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SUMMARY:What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP) For Families of Preschool Students
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide families an overview of the process for developing an IEP at the preschool level. We will review components of the preschool IEP and the information that families can share with the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) regarding their child’s performance and disability related needs. \nZoom Registration: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/what-is-an-individualized-education-program-iep-for-families-of-preschool-students-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152633
CREATED:20250828T201402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T142850Z
UID:20705-1758112200-1758115800@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. \n**Please note that we will not be offering Workshop #2 this month. It will resume shortly.** \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: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/monthly-decision-making-series-workshop-3-guardianship-workshop-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152633
CREATED:20250825T153844Z
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SUMMARY:Hear Our Voices! Disability Conversations Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our team each month for a conversation on different topics about living your best life with a disability. \nClick Here for Zoom Registration
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/hear-our-voices-disability-conversations-group/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152633
CREATED:20250710T194649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T221948Z
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SUMMARY:Specially Designed Instruction: A Guide for Families and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE. THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY\, SEPTEMBER 18. THANK YOU!** \nParticipants will: \n• understand the concepts of SDI. \n• understand that there is both federal and state regulation around SDI. \n• examine what SDI might look like in the classroom and in the home. \n• understand their value as engaged meaningful partners in the special education process and education of their child. \nZoom Registration Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/specially-designed-instruction-a-guide-for-families-and-caregivers-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152633
CREATED:20250714T154859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T170218Z
UID:20567-1758650400-1758655800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Student Involvement in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Families
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this training is to promote and encourage student and family involvement in the IEP development process and Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings. Concepts and resources that enhance involvement in student pre-meeting preparation\, during the meeting participation and post-meeting activities\, will be shared. \nZoom Registration: Click Here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/student-involvement-in-the-individualized-education-program-iep-for-families-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T130000
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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-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152633
CREATED:20250827T235536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T235536Z
UID:20700-1758801600-1758805200@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-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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