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WEBINARS

Fri., Dec. 13, 2024: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights virtual listening session:  This follow-up to its all-day briefing about teacher shortages in special education is open to public comments about improving access to education for students with disabilities.

Mon., Dec. 16, 2024: Have you wondered about BOCES?: Get your questions answered about their educational supports and services. If you have difficulty registering, email jbaumann@putnamils.org or call (845) 228-7457, ext. 1108. (The Lower Hudson Special Education Task Force)

Tues., Dec. 17, 2024: What is Medicaid and how can we save it — again?: (Autistic Self Advocacy Network)

Tues., Dec. 17, 2024: Emergency Planning and Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities and Functional Needs: For Independent Living Centers and service providers. (Institute on Disability Awareness at Niagara University)

Tues., Dec. 17, 2024: Connecting Individuals with Disabilities to Adult Services: A broad overview of several core disability service systems in order to understand the different eligibility criteria that must be met to qualify for a variety of supports. (Lower Hudson Family, Community Engagement (FACE) Center and NYSED OSE Partnership)

Thurs., Dec. 19, 2024: Turning Words Into Pictures: Learn how to create visual strategies and use them in variety of ways to support children with learning differences in your home/classroom environment to help decrease challenging behaviors and more. (Adapt Community Network)

Fri., Dec. 20, 2024: Preparing for Your Child’s Annual Review Meeting: (WIHD Community Support Network and Yonkers City School District)

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)

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: Financial Steps webinar (credit: Freepix.com)