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VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

Thurs., Nov. 7, 2024: Virtual Open House for the Pleasantville Lab School at Westchester Community College: The Pleasantville Lab School is an inclusive dual enrollment program for students ages 18-21. Students engage in career planning, enroll in college classes and participate in social activities with their college peers, and gain work experiences. It serves students referred by their school districts during their final years of IDEA eligibility.

OPWDD PUBLIC MEETINGS

Wed., Nov. 13: Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board Meeting

Tues., Dec. 3: Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council

Wed., Dec. 4: Family Support Services Council

WEBINARS

Fri., Nov. 1 & Fri., Nov. 8, 2024: Tinder, Grindr & More: Supporting People with IDD Who Are Dating Online: Part One is Online Safety, Part Two is Using the App. (NY Alliance for Inclusion & Innovation)

Wed., Nov. 6, 2024: Financial Empowerment: Small Steps for Big Results: This session provides tips and tools to help build or expand financial literacy that is inclusive of people with disabilities. (Jawonio)

Wed., Nov. 6, 2024: Waiting for an Educational Placement: What you need to know about district-provided home instruction and placement waitlists. (Disability Rights NY)

Thurs., Nov. 7, 2024: Transition – Planning Timeline for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from Middle/High School to Post-Secondary Outcomes (AHRC)

Thurs., Nov. 7, 2024: Student Involvement in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) For Families: To promote and encourage student and family involvement in the IEP development process and Committee on Special Ed meetings. (Lower Hudson Family and Community Engagement [FACE] Center; NYSED OSE Partnership)

Wed., Nov. 13, 2024: Navigating OPWDD Services Webinar: With an overview of OPWDD Eligibility and Care Management. (AHRC NYC)

Wed., Nov. 13, 2024: NYAIL Webinar Series 2024: ARISE Adaptive Design in Central New York: During this webinar you will learn how the adaptive design effort in Central New York assists individuals who have a unique device need.

Tues., Nov. 19, 2024: Rockland County Transition Workshop Series, Advocating for to Advocating With: This presentation will discuss assisting you and your loved ones in advocating for themselves and building personal independence. (Rockland BOCES Student Services Division and the Rockland Transition Consortium)

Tues., Nov. 19, 2024: Achieving a Better Life Experience: Learn About the NY ABLE Program: RSVP by Nov. 18. (A Mid-Island Y JCC Adler Center Virtual Lunchtime Discussion)

Wed., Nov. 20, 2024: Hear Our Voices! Monthly Disability Conversations Group, Topic: Fitness: Hear Our Voices!, part of WIHD’s Community Support Network, explores relevant topics for self-advocates. Meets monthly the third Wednesday of each month. Nov. 20th is up next. All dates at link.

Wed., Nov. 20, 2024: Positive Behavior Strategies for Neurodivergent Children (Monroe Woodbury SEPTA of Orange County and Westchester Independent Living Services)

FAIRS, SYMPOSIUMS & CONFERENCES

Sat., Nov. 9, 2024: Jim Garvey Memorial Disability Resources Fair in Kingston: Workshops, local vendors, a long list of Ulster County developmental disability-related agencies and more. (RCAL and St. James)

Fri., Nov. 15, 2024: 40th Annual Queens Family Support Research Fair (Queens Council on Developmental Disabilities)

Tues., Nov. 19, 2024: Resource & Transition Fair for Putnam County: Resources for education, recreation, training & employment, advocacy and more. Break-out sessions will provide detailed info on different topics. (Putnam Transition Consortium and Brewster Central School District)

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

2025 Fred J. Epstein Youth Achievement Awards: Nomination deadline is Jan. 15, 2025: The awards from Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities® recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of young people with LD and ADHD who make a lasting impact on their schools and communities.