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WEBINARS
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. 7, 2025: CPSE to CSE for Parents: Understand the transition process, learn how to be an active member of the transition team, to understand the difference between services in CPSE and CSE, and to understand the purpose of an IEP. (Mid-Hudson Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center, NYSED OSE Partnership)
Wed., Jan. 8, 2025: Benefits Planning and Employment in the New Year: Myths and facts about employment and benefits. (The Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities)
Wed., Jan. 8, 2025: Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities (Mid-Hudson Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center, NYSED OSE Partnership)
Thurs., Jan. 9, 2025 and Thurs., Jan. 16, 2025: Special Education 101: Virtual Training of the Parent Member: A 4-hour virtual training where participants will learn about the entire Committee for Special Education (CSE) process, and those eligible can join committee meetings as a volunteer Parent Member. (Mid-Hudson Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center, Mid-Hudson Regional Partnership Center (MHRPC), NYSED OSE Partnership)
Mon., Jan. 13, 2024: Parent to Parent of NYS Father Group: Discuss the role of dads in navigating their children’s special needs. (Parent to Parent of NYS)
Tues., Jan. 14, 2025: 10 Basic Financial Steps for Families to Consider: From applying for government benefits and consideration of a letter of intent to a general overview of the ABLE act and special needs trusts. (Rockland Transition Consortium)
Tues., Jan. 14, 2025: Family Forum: Preparing for Your Child’s Annual Review: Explore how parents can effectively prepare for the annual review and be an effective member of the CSE. (Lower Hudson Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center)
Tues., Jan. 14, 2025: Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Services and Eligibility (WIHD Community Support Network)
Wed., Jan. 15, 2024: OPWDD Self-Direction: The individual must be eligible for OPWDD services and participating in Care Management services through a Care Coordination Organization (CCO) to be approved for self-direction. (WIHD Community Support Network)
Wed., Jan. 15, 2025: Disability Conversations: “Hear Our Voices” Self Advocacy Group Meeting: “Hear Our Voices” Self Advocacy Group Monthly Meeting.
Wed. Jan. 15, 2025: Supported Decision Making. What is it and how to get started: Learn more about it and how to get started with Naomi Brickel from Supported Decision Making New York. (Parent to Parent NYS)
Jan. 23, 2025, Jan. 30, 2025 and 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)
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.
