Calendar

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

The Five Boro Developmental Disabilities Councils Invite you to hear from OPWDD About the CAS
Nov 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The CAS is an Assessment Tool currently being utilized by OPWDD to identify support needs and inform the LifePlan Process.

Come hear the current updates and how the involvement of all people related to supporting people with I/DD is needed to ensure the Assessments reflect the supports & services needed and desired.

REGISTRATION COMING SOON

COVID 19 – A Family Discussion presented by OPWDD
Nov 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Nov
9
Tue
LET’S MAKE NOISE RALLY!!
Nov 9 @ 10:45 am

NYC RALLY/PRESS EVENT

There have been rallies throughout the state
NOW IT’S OUR TURN

Let’s Make Noise!!!!!
November 9th  @ 10:45

City Hall Park, Broadway Sidewalk
(enter at Murray Street)
Subways 4,5,6,J,Z,R,W

And steps from all the subways at the Fulton Hub 
 
Sponsored by NYDA

(New York Disability Advocates)

ADAPT – Family Support Webinar
Nov 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

 

ADAPT Community Network invites you to a free virtual Family Support Webinar-How to Obtain Eligibility for Services to Support Your Family next week. The webinar is for family members and advocates of children with developmental disabilities who want to learn about obtaining eligibility through the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to access supports and services available in NYS.

Services can include Family Reimbursement, Respite, Housing Advocacy, and more.

Dates:

Tuesday | November 9, 2021

7:00 PM – 8:00 Pm

 

Registration Required:

http://adaptcommunitynetwork.org/familywebinar

Nov
10
Wed
ADAPT – Family Support Seminar Morning Time Slot
Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

 

ADAPT Community Network invites you to a free virtual Family Support Webinar-How to Obtain Eligibility for Services to Support Your Family next week. The webinar is for family members and advocates of children with developmental disabilities who want to learn about obtaining eligibility through the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to access supports and services available in NYS.

Services can include Family Reimbursement, Respite, Housing Advocacy, and more

 

Registration Required:

http://adaptcommunitynetwork.org/familywebinar

SIDDC Adult Services Committee Meeting
Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Nov
15
Mon
Family Support Services Advisory Council Committee Meeting – Evening Meeting
Nov 15 @ 7:00 pm

Please click the link to register!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrfuGtqTwsH9FSVOcDexS5Qh7C3pCGylkf

Nov
18
Thu
SIDDC Education Committee Meeting
Nov 18 @ 10:00 am

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