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Jun
12
Wed
Family Support Services (FSS) Committee Public Meeting
Jun 12 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council (DDAC) and Family Support Services (FSS) Committee will hold public meetings in June. As always, it is important for families to actively participate and be heard at these meetings.
The DDAC will be meeting on June 11th from 11 am – 2 pm and the FSS Committee will convene on June 12th from 11 am – 3 pm. The meetings will be conducted in person at several locations across the state, but will also have a virtual option. 
More information, and registration links for joining the virtual meeting, can be found here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/news/public-meetings-61124-611224

 

Jun
13
Thu
“Increasing Behavior & Cognitive Flexibility in Students with ASD.”
Jun 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

On Thursday June 13th 10 am – 11:30 am ADAPT Community Network is offering a free webinar with Dr. Mary McDonald, a highly regarded Professor in the Special Education Program at Hofstra University, discussing “Increasing Behavior & Cognitive Flexibility in Students with ASD.” You’ll receive an overview of behavioral and cognitive flexibility and the importance of focusing on these areas with students with ASD. Flexibility in language use, specific skills related to flexibility, and strategies for increasing flexibility in students with ASD will be discussed. The flyer is attached. Registration is required. To register click on https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IA0zPK35SdyYWbtcnmbv9w 

Jun
20
Thu
Health & Clinical Committee Meeting
Jun 20 @ 2:14 pm
Topic: Health & Clinical 
Time: Jun 20, 2024 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Jun
24
Mon
Advocacy Committee Meeting
Jun 24 @ 10:00 am
Jun
25
Tue
SIDDC CARE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
Jun 25 @ 1:00 pm
Jul
16
Tue
LIFESTYLES – GAURDIANSHIP WORKSHOP
Jul 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Honorable Judge Matthew Titone and his team on Tuesday July 16, 2024 from 10am-12pm at IBR- Institute for Basic Research located at 1050 Forest Hill Rd. The team will bring Guardianship packets for the families. Refreshments will be served.
This session will be in person as well as virtual. If you are interested in attending please go on our website and register. If you have any questions please let me know. 718-983-5349 ext 211
This event is open to everyone. Please share this information with your friends and any families you may know that would need Guardianship. 
FYI – In August we will follow up with a parent workshop where we will give the families the tools they will need to complete these forms.  The date and time will be announced soon. 
OPWDD SERVICES WORKSHOP
Jul 16 @ 11:00 am

 Whether you’re a teacher, social worker, parent coordinator or any type of school staff, you’re welcome to come in and learn about OPWDD services and what it entails for families to apply. This event is specifically for school personnel only. 

 
The event is scheduled for July 16th 2024 at 11:00am at 1050 Forest Hill Rd Staten Island NY 10314. There is free parking available in the lot & nearby public transportation via bus (Forest Hill Rd/Steer St)
To register please fill out the form or contact me at the contacts below: Register Here
Sep
9
Mon
A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD
Sep 9 @ 6:30 pm