3-D printers are becoming more available and accessible in our communities. By harnessing free open S card software and a number of free made pre-downloadable files you can make AAC accessible and print a scaffolded system to develop robust AAC usage.
Presenter: Gemma White, MS. CCC-SLP
The materials for this presentation can be found here.
Get help finding an early childhood program, such as child care, nursery school, or after school care for an elementary age child.
Westchester County
Child Care Council of Westchester, Inc.
Phone: 914-761-3456
Website: http://www.childcarewestchester.org
Rockland County
Child Care Resources of Rockland, Inc.
Phone: 845-425-0009
Website: http://www.childcarerockland.org
Putnam County
Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam, Inc.
Phone: 845-473-4141
Website: http://www.childcaredutchess.org
Resource directory for hardware, software and organizations for special education and rehabilitation; the organization also has an annual conference.
This website includes a list of popular scholarships offered to children in foster care. College Scholarships also provides a list of funds offered by specific states. Links to further information about each scholarship are highlighted within the text.
Contact us to find out your district CPSE Chairperson’s name and phone number.
This website provides information regarding foster care adoption resources and adoption facts.
Contact us for information about the Early Intervention process.
Contact your local Early Intervention Program to refer a child for an evaluation, or for further information about services they provide.
Westchester County 914-813-5094
Rockland County 845-364-2625
Putnam County 845-808-1640 ext. 46031
Here are some helpful documents to navigate the Early Intervention process (click on the titles in bold for the document):
This interactive tool helps students prepare information that is relevant to IEP development. It will assist them to develop their own draft IEP to be shared with the rest of the IEP team and serve as a helpful resource to facilitate their participation in the discussion. Please find the Student Draft IEP Interactive Tool by clicking here.
Created by: Marilyn Vitale, M.A.
For questions about this resource, please contant Stephanie Bellantoni at sbellantoni@wihd.org
My Safety, My Responsibility, My Plan is a multi-session program to train adults with intellectual disabilities to understand and to be prepared for emergencies. Information is based on the principles set by FEMA, the Department of Homeland Security, the American Red Cross and the U.S. Fire Administration. Download the Training Program curriculum and the Personal Emergency Plan below and follow along with the videos! Each video matches the section with the same name in the Training Program. You will be guided step-by-step to complete your own Personal Emergency Plan. Families can use the Family Guide to complete a Family Emergency Plan. My Safety, My Responsibility, My Plan was developed through corporate funding from Entergy with the support of the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services and the American Red Cross in Westchester County. Available for Download
Online Videos
Please visit our YouTube page to view all Emergency Preparedness videos:
https://www.youtube.com/user/WIHD10595
- Introduction (0:56)
- What You Need to Know to Be Safe (8:57)
- What You Need to Know About Yourself (11:46)
- Your Support People (2:42)
- What You Need to Plan in an Emergency (4:48)
- What You Need to Have in an Emergency (4:30)
- Fire Safety (3:38)
- Conclusion (1:45)
This article provides information regarding loss and separation, development of identity, and other emotionally laden topics that may
This website provides information regarding the adoption of children both through the foster care system and privately. It also offers articles and resources related to adoption.