The ARISE Coalition, a group of parents, advocates, educators and other key stakeholders who have been working together since 2008 to push for changes to improve day-to-day experiences and long-term outcomes for students with disabilities in New York City, has been seeking feedback this fall from parents and caregivers about their students’ experiences with special education in NYC public schools. Eager to hear directly from families about their students’ and family experiences, earlier this year, we shared a short survey in multiple languages that covered a range of issues from related services to transportation. Thanks to all who completed that survey.
Now we’d like to hear more in a Speak Out for families. We’re asking parents and students to join us to talk about the changes they would recommend to the city around special education to ensure all students with disabilities are supported. This conversation will be pivotal to helping build ARISE’s advocacy agenda for systemic change in 2025.
Are you a Black, Indigenous, Person of Color (BIPOC) AND a parent or caretaker of a loved one with special needs 21 years old and under? Let’s come together as a group to learn, share our experiences, resources and empower each other in this safe and confidential space.
This month we will be having special guest speakers Uly Ramos and Regional Coordinator for the NYC-Westchester Region Sandy Mislow from SANYS ( Self-Advocacy Association of New York State)
You must register to join
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcumpqjIoGdJdfXRedH2Oe_fJ3Nc7i54N
Topic: Advocacy Committee Meeting
Time: Nov 25, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://pccsny-org.zoom.us/j/84890296499?pwd=dN92Lz3eN6kFLqIJYFy0IIoXpSFYDh.1
Meeting ID: 848 9029 6499
We’re excited to share that Person Centered Care Services (PCCS) will be hosting our annual Sensory Santa event on December 7th. This event is designed to provide a calming and inclusive experience for children and families to have their photo taken with Santa without the hustle and bustle of the mall or large crowds.
In addition to the photo opportunity, we’ll have a variety of crafts and activities available for families to enjoy before and after their visit with Santa!
Location: 150 Granite Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/udcj2L1kpn
