WEBINARS & MORE

Ongoing: Brain Injury Association of NYS Support Groups: A variety of times for survivors and caregivers.

January, 2025: OPWDD and National Center for Cultural Competence Family Listening Sessions: Part of an effort to improve communication, language access and outreach to underserved communities. They’re intended to hear about people’s experiences in accessing supports and services based on a family’s cultural beliefs and practices, in your preferred language, and that are appropriate and fair for your family member with IDD. For families currently receiving supports and services, or have received them in the past, or are unable to access supports and services. (Georgetown University National Center for Cultural Competence)

Tues., Jan. 21, 2025: Future Planning Series: How Do We Pass The Torch? Transition Planning in Preparation for Aging Series Workshop 4 – Care Support: A discussion on management of staff, benefits, career, recreational activities, and, if applicable, property and physical assets. (WIHD CSN)

Wed., Jan. 22, 2025: The Future of Paratransit in New York: A panel discussion, consisting of paratransit users and advocates. (New York Association on Independent Living)

Thurs., Jan. 23, 2025: Communication Matters in Special Ed: A Fresh Take in 2025: How to effectively communicate as a special ed stakeholder, including conflict-reducing strategies. (Lower Hudson Valley Special Education Task Force)

Thurs., Jan. 23, 2025, Thurs., Jan. 30, 2025 and Thurs., Feb. 6, 2025:  Self Patience and Compassion: For Parents and Caregivers: Three-part virtual series designed to help you build patience and compassion for yourself while learning tools to stay grounded and present. Open to all. (NYC District 75 and FamilyKind)

Fri., Jan. 24, 2025: Family Guide to Transition Planning: Preparing Students with Disabilities for Life After High School (Lower Hudson Valley FACE CRPC, NYSED OSE Partnership and Yonkers Public Schools)

Fri., Jan. 24, 2025: Capital District Special Education Task Force Annual Reviews – Virtual Coffee Q&A: Meeting will answer questions about the annual review process, discuss how to best prepare for annual review meetings and more.

Wed., Jan. 29 2025 – Fri, Jan. 31, 2025: Community Support Network (CSN) Transition Institute: Will provide information to assist students in making a smooth transition to adulthood through effective planning, plus will share important tips on accessing transition services and supports in the community.

Thurs., Feb. 6, 2025: Voices of Experience: Family Stories and Essential Resources for Transitioning Students with Disabilities: Families of students with disabilities and other stakeholders, including professionals from education and vocational rehabilitation, hear directly from others who have navigated the transition from high school to adult life. (NTACT:C and the RAISE Center)

Wed., Feb. 26, 2025: The Relationship Between Emotional Regulation and Severe and Dangerous Behaviors: A large percentage of those with profound autism exhibit severe, intense, and dangerous behaviors. Finding the causes has been a priority for researchers. In collaboration with University of Pittsburgh, Stanford University, National Council on Severe Autism and Autism Speaks, you have the opportunity to hear about emotional regulation, its role in these behaviors and what interventions are available.

Image: Learn about the future of Paratransit.