Inter borough Express
The Interborough Express is a transformative light rail project that will connect currently underserved areas of Brooklyn and Queens.
We want to hear from you!
Help us shape the IBX. Take our survey to help inform the design of stations, areas around the stations, and the overall rider experience.
Sign up for the IBX mailing list to receive updates on the project.
Or submit a general comment or feedback at IBXoutreach@mtacd.org.
Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 11am-4pm
Parade of Trains
Get ready to ride the rails in style! MTA New York City Transit and the New York Transit Museum are bringing out a selection of historic train cars for a special weekend celebration on the BMT Brighton Line. Parade of Trains returns on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, inviting you to hop on and off vintage favorites at the Brighton Beach station (B/Q platforms) and Kings Highway station (Manhattan-bound B/Q platform).
Don’t miss your chance to step aboard these time-traveling treasures for just the cost of your subway fare!
note: Accessibility kings highway station
(Manhattan-bound B/Q platform)
Don’t miss our rotating exhibits and retail store inside of the iconic Grand Central Terminal! You’ll find us just off the Main Concourse in the Shuttle Passage, next to the Station Master’s Office. The Main Concourse is wheelchair accessible via Lexington Avenue and 42nd Street entrances, but not from Vanderbilt Avenue
Please note: Strollers are not permitted in the Gallery & Store. Unattended strollers are also not allowed anywhere in Grand Central Terminal, so we recommend leaving strollers at home.
https://www.nytransitmuseum.org/nostalgia-rides/
OPWDD WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!
We are excited to kickoff our 2026 OPWDD Future Planning Forums.
This summer, OPWDD will be holding forums across New York State to share updates about our work and hear from you. This year is especially exciting as it will officially kick off our work on our next five-year OPWDD Strategic Plan.
The following forums have been scheduled:
OPWDD Future Planning Forum Registration (2026)
| In-Person | June 9 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM | New York City OPWDD Regional Office, 5th Floor Conference Room 25 Beaver Street, New York, NY 10004 Please bring a state issued photo ID and sign-in at the security desk |
| In-Person | June 22 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Westchester Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD) 20 Plaza West, Valhalla, NY 10595 |
Join our next ACTA meeting on June 15
June 15 at 6 p.m. via Zoom
Registration is required.
The Committee hosts quarterly meetings, and anyone is invited to attend. At the next meeting, we’ll discuss how the MTA plans capital projects like new elevators, the new Interborough Express (IBX), and upcoming Disability Pride Month celebrations this July!
Register to attend the June ACTA meeting.
Hear from us
This is a reminder that AHRC NYC Brooklyn Adult Services is hosting a series of Open House events from through April 2026!
These events are focused on highlighting Day Habilitation and Employment Services for adults 21+ with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. Registration is OPEN !
If you or someone you support are interested in AHRC NYC Day Services in Brooklyn, please register to join us at an Open House at the Day Habilitation Services Hub location closest to your home.
If you are interested in AHRC NYC Employment programs & services, we welcome you join us for the Brooklyn Transitions- Employment Focused DHWOW and/or the presentation covering available Employment Programs and Services that AHRC NYC has to offer throughout Brooklyn and the other boroughs.
All events are in person from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Open houses are a great opportunity to meet program staff, see program Hub locations and ask questions. This unique opportunity allows you to come check out AHRC NYC programs without scheduling a tour or providing any prerequisite documentation Please encourage people supported, parents and advocates to join. Teachers, Transition Coordinators, and Care Managers are also welcome to attend on behalf of those they support.
This event has been created for you and those you support as part of AHRC- Brooklyn’s Community Outreach. Our goal is to provide opportunities to connect with our local communities in Brooklyn and support people as they explore their options in various adult services. The hope is that investing time in knowing people’s interests and aspirations will help us offer blended services that increase the quality of service.
This series will be wrapping up soon, don’t miss out!
Please see attached updated flyers for more information. Please share widely!
To register please use the link or the QR code included below.
opwdd/bddro Training
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2026 Provider Relations Virtual Summit
| Your voice matters! Join the Metropolitan Parent Center for an IMPORTANT & EMPOWERING WORKSHOP in partnership with NYC Public Schools. If you didn’t get a chance to attend our recent Language Access Workshop, there is still time to join us! We are excited to offer 3 upcoming virtual and in-person opportunities. We want to help families learn about their right to request free translation and interpretation services at NYC Public Schools. Knowing your Language Access rights empowers you to communicate confidently with your child’s school, ask questions, and fully participate in your school community. 📅 Upcoming Workshops: |
| Session 6:Saturday, June 13, 2026🕙 10:00-11:00 AM EST📍 Presented in English via Zoom | Session 7:Friday, June 5, 2026🕚 11:00 AM-12:00 PM EST📍 Presented in Spanish In-person✔️ Includes a Language Access clinic✔️ Childcare available |
PARENT TO PARENT
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
OPWDD Eligibility & Services with GregOry Frumin, LMSW
Join us for an informative introductory workshop on the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Discover how to navigate the eligibility process for Medicaid-funded home & community services designed for individuals with developmental disabilities.
May-September: Monthly Information Series on Self-Direction topics:
- Fiscal Intermediary
- LifePlan
- IDGS/OTPS
- The Budget
- Launched!
GregOry Frumin, LMSW
Access Coordinator- Brooklyn
The Adler Center for Special Needs @ The Mid-Island Y JCC
347.921.3848
What is OPWDD? – from the I/DD Ombudsprogram (IDDO)
🩷Life Beyond 21: Parent Group for Adult Children with Disabilities
Free
A group offering support for parents navigating adulthood with their children who have developmental or physical disabilities. Discuss topics like independent living, employment, benefits, and healthcare.
⏰ Heads up! Registration for our Zoom events will close 24 hours before the event starts. Don’t wait! Sign up early to secure your spot! Please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BWH_PJNgSUyMxPYiQUGpNABarbara HoffmanRegional CoordinatorParent to Parent of NYS
bhoffman@ptopnys.orgGoogle Voice Number: 315-217-1056
A nurturing group designed for parents of young children with disabilities.
Share early intervention resources, parenting tips, and build friendships with families in similar stages of the journey.This month, we will be discussing behavioral challenges, and many other topics!
August Goodman
Regional Coordinator
Parent to Parent of NYS
646-766-3462
25 Beaver Street,
New York, NY 10004
ADAPT Community Network is offering 2 free webinars about Feeding Disorders.
The first one, “Pediatric Feeding Disorders: Important Facts to Know” is on Wednesday, May 13th from 10 am – 11:30 am. The flyer in English, Spanish and Chinese is attached. Our speaker will be Ida Barresi, a speech/language pathologist at the Rose F. Kennedy Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center for 31 years. Spanish and Mandarin interpretation will be provided. Registration is required. To register scan the QR code on the flyer or click on https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ucq0Z73xRdml_dxkKrpTBQ
The second one, “Assessment and Intervention Planning for Feeding Disorders in Children with Autism” is on Thursday, May 21st form 10 am – 11:30 am. This presentation will provide an overview of pediatric feeding disorders and promote ethical, interdisciplinary collaboration in designing successful intervention plans. Allison Moors Lipshin a BCBA, teacher and educational consultant will be our speaker. Spanish and Mandarin interpretation will be provided. To register scan the QR code on the flyer or click on https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sMKd4sh8T6i9bg7mWBIVtg
Thank you very much for helping spread the word.
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If you have trouble registering email familyconnect@adaptcommunitynetwork.org
or call (718) 436-7979 Ext. 5139 and we will assist you.
Inclusive Services and INCLUDEnyc present: Parent Member Training at the Kings Highway Library on June 4 from 10:30 to 2:30. For more information go to https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/iep-parent-member-kings-highway-library-20250604-1030am
When I’m Gone, Then What?: Future Planning Workshop for Parents of People with Disabilities
For more information or to RSVP, call 718.253.4948 or e-mail inclusiveservicesevents@bklynlibrary.org. You must email or register online to receive the Zoom link.
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Registration is required. To get the link, call 929-549-0814 or email InclusiveServicesEvents@bklynlibrary.org.
For more information, call 917.751.4890 or email inclusiveservicesevents@bklynlibrary.org.
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