Calendar

Oct
20
Wed
ADAPT SUMMIT – FAMILY CONNECT
Oct 20 all-day

Join us at our 6th Annual Family Connect Summit | Advocating For Your Future

Free registration is open now:

Register today and learn more about the sessions by clicking here: www.adaptcommunitynetwork.org/summitregistration/

The ADAPT Family Connect Summit is for families, self-advocates, professionals, and anyone interested in the latest information regarding intellectual and developmental disability services and supports for children and adults.

We offer a variety of sessions presented by experts in topic areas such as benefits, housing supports, entitlements, supporting your loved one, advocacy for funded services, and so much more.

For more information and sponsorships contact:
Family Connect
Office: 718-436-7979 ext. 704
familyconnect@adaptcommunitynetwork.org

Sincerely,
ADAPT Community Network

 

SIDDC General Council Re Cap Evening Meeting
Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Oct 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM Eastern Time

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsceiprDssHNb3VTXT2zaUBjUvOltU9khQ

Oct
21
Thu
SIDDC Care Management Committee Meeting
Oct 21 @ 10:00 am

The purpose of the Care Management Committee is to provide an opportunity for Care Managers and interested parties to network, exchange ideas, share resources and discuss current issues and trends. Topics of relevance to Care Managers are presented to guest and/or committee members at monthly meetings.

SIDDC Education Committee Meeting
Oct 21 @ 10:00 am

The purpose of the Education Committee is to identify and address issues pertaining to the education of individuals with developmental disabilities (birth to age 21).

Join our meetings to stay informed!

 

October 21st 10am Join Zoom Meeting: https://bmcc-cuny.zoom.us/j/82481122461?pwd=RkhneHptRmxpSW5QUHdrMXJ6cUhWQT09 Meeting ID: 824 8112 2461 Passcode: SIDDCED

Oct
23
Sat
LIFESTYLES TRUNK OR TREAT!!
Oct 23 @ 11:00 am
Oct
28
Thu
Parent to Parent Caregiver Connection
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm

You MUST Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsc-2vqT8sE9AmjoGZrYafB8liuYb4B3lQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Questions? Contact:  Maryalice Fegeley – mfegeley@ptopnys.org

Oct
29
Fri
SIDDC Residential Quality of Life Meeting
Oct 29 @ 9:30 am

The purpose of the Residential Quality of Life meeting is to identify and address issues pertaining to the quality of life of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in residential settings. We discuss all aspects of residential programming, including regulations, role of staff/clinicians and residential opportunities. Meetings are held on a monthly basis and our committee participates in an annual presentation.

Oct
30
Sat
Not So Scary Grace-ful Halloween!
Oct 30 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Nov
1
Mon
Family Support Services Public Meeting
Nov 1 @ 11:00 am

Save the Date! Monday, November 1

The next public meeting of the Family Support Services Quarterly Committee will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm via WebEx. To join the meeting, visit https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=eefb529326398f95f85c6c698ce09a512 
Nineteen local FSS Advisory Councils made up of individuals with developmental disabilities and family members plan, coordinate and monitor the delivery of FSS across the state.  In addition, a Statewide FSS Committee made up of one representative from each of the nineteen local FSS Advisory Councils advises OPWDD regarding families’ support needs and the design, implementation and monitoring of FSS.
Nov
4
Thu
The CAS: Measuring Needs (Coordinated Assessment System)
Nov 4 @ 2:00 pm
The CAS is an Assessment Tool currently being used by OPWDD to identify support needs & inform the LifePlan Process. Come hear the current updates & how the involvement of all members of the support circle are needed to ensure the Assessment reflects the support needs and desires of people with I/DD
 
Presenters:
Al Pruett, Director, Bureau of Assessment Oversight and Coordination, OPWDD
Kevin Bryant: Assessment Operations Specialist, Bureau of Assessment Oversight and Coordination
Ask your CAS questions, tell your CAS stories

REGISTER TODAY
https://forms.gle/YcZ8bvsCqCXMgKrC9