Virtual events

Three events to put on your radar.

Dec. 4, 10 a.m.

Guardianship and Alternatives to Guardianship: Considering the Individual Rights of People with Developmental Disabilities

This presentation on guardianship in New York State is from an individual rights perspective and explores available alternatives to guardianship, with a discussion of the rights of people with disabilities who would like to remove their guardianship. Hosted by the Bronx DD Council and the Health and Care Coordination Community.

Dec. 5, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Family Guide to Transition Planning

Information on the transition from high school to life after high school. Tip: Start your planning early. Organized by Hudson Valley School-Age FACE Center and NYSED OSE Partnership

Dec. 13, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Supported Decision Making: Contact Mary Ellen Urinyi at 845-627-4749 or murinyi@rboces.org for a Zoom registration link.

Come learn about what Supported Decision-making is. Hear what the concerns are around acquiring guardianship for an individual with disabilities and find out how advance directives such as health care proxies and durable power of attorney factor in. Hosted by Rockland BOCES and the Rockland Transition Consortium.

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