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OPWDD PUBLIC MEETINGS

Tues., Dec. 3: Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council

Wed., Dec. 4: Family Support Services Council

WEBINARS

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: Positive Behavior Solutions for Families (series) Three of four sessions are left. See link for other dates. Attending all sessions is optionals. (Lower Hudson Family and Community Engagement [FACE] Center, NYSED OSE Partnership)

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. 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)

Wed., Nov. 20, 2024: NYS Alternate Assessment (NYSAA): Essential Information for Families of Students with Disabilities NYSAA is part of the NYS testing program that measures attainment of the State’s learning standards for students with the most severe disabilities in grades 3-8 and high school. (Lower Hudson Family and Community Engagement [FACE] CenterLower Hudson Regional Partnership Center [LHRPC)], NYSED OSE Partnership, Mount Vernon City School District)

Tues., Dec. 3, 2024: Navigating OPWDD through transition: Overview of OPWDD services including the application process, appeals, and supports and post-school. (Includenyc)

Tues., Dec. 10, 2024: Understanding Self-Direction: Learn what Self-Direction is and the many benefits it can offer. (Parent to Parent NYS)

FAIRS, SYMPOSIUMS & CONFERENCES

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.

Photo: Explore keeping fit with Hear Our Voices! (Credit: Pexels.com)