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Metropolitan Parent Center – Workshops and Events!
Special Education Advocacy Services
Have a child or friend with a child who might need or currently receives early intervention or special education services? Have a student with an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
We now have availability to provide one-to-one Special Education Advocacy assistance to assist caregivers resolve special education issues. We provide support in both English and Spanish, call our INTAKE LINE: 212-643-2840 Ext. 602 Monday – Friday from 9am to 5pm to get started! Email anytime at [email protected].
*Support can be provided in-person, virtually, or in a hybrid format.
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REGISTER NOW:
Virtual After School Art Program, Friends are We! Building Social Skills through the Arts!
Some Wednesdays evening from October – November 2024
This interactive after-school program will offer children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), from ages 3 up to 13 years old, with social skills development through the arts. The program involves the participation of students’ parents to learn skills taught and then to reinforce them at home and in their communities. Students will explore various visual art forms in an interactive small group setting.
Materials will be provided. Please contact the intake line at 212-643-2840 Ext. 602 Monday – Friday from 9am to 5pm to request an application. You can send an email to [email protected] if you have any question or would like to learn more about program eligibility. Space is limited.
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Guardianship & Alternatives – en Espanol
IN PERSON
Arkontaky Law Group
Date: Thursday, October 17th, 2024
Time: 10:30am-12pm
Where: 2082 Lexington Ave., 4th Fl.
Katherine Aquino-Meléndez, Esq., Abogada Senior de Arkontaky Law Group utilizará su experiencia profesional para informarle sobre la tutela y las alternativas que existen para sus seres queridos.
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/80TRQtHM4W
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Medicine or Candy? Poison Prevention in the Home
Department of Health (DOH)
Date: Thursday, October 24th, 2024
Time: 11am-1pm (English: 11am-12pm)
Free Home-Safety Webinar:
ENGLISH from 11am-12pm
SPANISH from 12pm-1pm
Join the NYC Health Department for a webinar focusing on:
• Tips for storing products safely in the home
• When to call the Poison Center
• Community resources available
*Please note both sessions will use the SAME LINK.
RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1217287745026/WN_GpIhyQhJTk6dL-_F7om3sw
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Anger Management Strategies
Fordham University
Date: Friday, October 25th, 2024
Time: 10:30am-12pm
We invite you to participate in an insightful webinar designed to enhance your understanding of the emotion of anger. This session aims to
- Foster increased self-awareness regarding anger and its triggers.
- Critically evaluate a variety of anger management strategies and interventions.
Automated closed captions will be available during the presentation, and Spanish interpretation will also be provided.
RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-vLB4UcASX6Ge_VJVLdU3w
The Metropolitan Parent Center invites you to join us in person for all future hybrid presentations! We are excited to open our doors once again for parents and professionals to join us at Sinergia post pandemic.
ADAPT Community Network is having their virtual Family Connect Summit on Wednesday, October 16th from 10 am – 3:30 pm. There will be exciting presentations exploring important topics that will benefit parents/caregivers who have family members with developmental disabilities and professionals who support them.
Virtual Family Connect Summit
Wednesday | October 16, 2024
Join us at our 9th Annual Family Connect Summit | Creating the Future
Register today and learn more about the sessions by clicking here:
https://adaptcommunitynetwork.org/summit2024
We offer a variety of sessions presented by experts in topic areas such as:
- Supporting Individuals on the Autism Spectrum in Medical Settings
- How to Supplement In-Home Support Outside of the OPWDD Waiver & School Services
- Navigating the Special Education System and the Need for Good Evaluations
- Benefits 101
- Understanding Benefits: Qualifications and How to Apply
For more information on sponsorships contact Michael Linbrunner:
AHRC Virtual Workshops
Guardianship 17A Filing – A walkthrough on filling out Guardianship 17A forms and the filing process.
Presented by: Stephanie N. Baran, AHRC NYC’s Guardianship Coordinator/Staff Attorney
October 16, 2024 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Transition – Planning Timeline for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from Middle/High School to Post-Secondary Outcomes.
Presented by: Trudy Pines, Ed.D., Principal, AHRC NYC’s Middle/High School, Co-Chair of the Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Council
October 24, 2024 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Transition – Planning Timeline for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from Middle/High School to Post-Secondary Outcomes.
Presented by: Trudy Pines, Ed.D., Principal, AHRC NYC’s Middle/High School Principal, Co-Chair of the Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Council
November 7, 2024 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Navigating OPWDD Services – With an overview of OPWDD Eligibility and Care Management.
Presented by: Luis Martinez, Manager of AHRC NYC’s Referral and Information Center
November 13, 2024 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Transition – Planning Timeline for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from Middle/High School to Post-Secondary Outcomes.
Presented by: Trudy Pines, Ed.D., Principal, AHRC NYC’s Middle/High School, Co-Chair of the Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Council
November 14, 2024 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Transition – Planning Timeline for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from Middle/High School to Post-Secondary Outcomes.
Presented by: Trudy Pines, Ed.D., Principal, AHRC NYC’s Middle/High School, Co-Chair of the Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Council
November 21, 2024 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Individualized Pathways to Housing
Presented by: Jennifer Teich, AHRC NYC’s Associate Vice President of Individualized Supports
December 4, 2024 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
If you have questions about any of our workshops, or, if you have a topic you are interested in, please contact:
[email protected] or [email protected]
NY LaWAYERS
families and professionals. NY Lawyers is having 2 special education trainings about “know your rights.” Special Education Training-Know Your Rights: The Disability Justice Program of New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) is offering FREE special education training.
English on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/yc63c3ez
adapt
On Thursday, October 10th from 10:00 am – 11:30 am
“What Does Advocacy Mean in Special Education?”
Parents, guardians, grandparents, and caregivers must learn the skills needed to become good advocates for their children. Participants will learn how to communicate effectively with teachers and other school personnel in order to ensure that your child’s school is creating a good learning environment and providing your child with the services and programs that he or she needs to succeed in school.
Did you know your child may be eligible for additional services which are different than the ones received in school? Is your child transitioning from school to adulthood? Then you don’t want to miss Adapt Community Network’s free webinar “The Roadmap to Obtaining Eligibility for Supports and Services for Your Family” on Wednesday, October 2nd 10 am – 11:30 am. Kate Gottlieb, Project Connect Coordinator from ADAPT Community Network will be our speaker. You’ll learn about the eligibility process to apply for services from OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) and the services that are offered. You will learn about the services ADAPT provides funded by OPWDD such as assistive technology, overnight respite, family reimbursement and more. Spanish and Mandarin interpretation will be provided. Registration is required. To register please click on https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Gk-f4Kp1QVKfRFZjaVCvcA
Upcoming Workshops
October 9th: Guardianship & Future Care Planning, Informational Zoom Session
October 16th: Guardianship 17A Filing, Informational Zoom Session
November 13th: Navigating OPWDD Services, Informational Zoom Session
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Dear EBS Community,
We need your assistance to reach out to your communities and connect aspiring Direct Support Professionals to the amazing program we offer at Advance and Earn.
Training if offered on Staten Island, 25 Victory Blvd and Manh 83 Maiden Lane so residents of all boroughs can take advantage.
“Becoming nationally certified though Advance and Earn, has made me more knowledgeable about my society, the people we support and ways to better the system.” Fatimah Howard, AE Alumni and now ECSC at Brooklyn EBS .
Listen to her speak at” 60 Years Of Community Action,” event at the United Nation Plaza on 8/14/2024
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7229971091547406338
Do you know anyone in your life who is interested in learning about DSP work and looking to get paid for the experience?
AHRC NYC’s Advance and Earn program is a great way to introduce people to working with people with disabilities. Please share with your family, friends, neighbors, and communities! Do not miss this opportunity to make a difference and change someone’s career and life.
WHO WE ARE:
Advance and Earn is specifically designed for the youth of New York City to support their career aspirations, build a path to success, go out into the workforce and THRIVE!
Direct Support Professional Certification
We help prepare youth for a demanding but rewarding career in the nonprofit industry supporting people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Participants will receive the following training and certifications:
- NADSP (National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals) DSP Certified Level 1 and 2
- Introduction to Developmental Disabilities and Core Competencies of Direct Support Professional
- Supporting people with disabilities in Residential, Day Habilitation, Community and Employment areas.
- American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Certification
- Paid Internship ($16/hour for up to 250 hours) in one of leading Non-Profit agencies in the field with Job Placement.
TO QUALIFY a candidate must be…
- 18-24 years old
- a resident of any of the five boroughs of New York City
- High School Diploma or HSE and have no post-secondary degree ( We can also assist with GED program if the person doesn’t have a High school Diploma)
- unemployed, or working less than 25 hours per week
- legally authorized to work in the United States
WHEN: Enrollment Open NOW, Next Cohort starts on September 3rd, 2024
NEXT STEPS:
- Email us TODAY at [email protected] and ask about Advance and Earn.
- Visit our Website: https://www.ahrcnyc.org/services/work/preparing/dycd-programs/advance-earn
- Follow us on Instagram: @ahrcnycgetwork https://www.instagram.com/ahrcnycgetwork?igsh=aXdxMHhhaXJzbXRp
opwdd/bddro Training
OPWDD offered trainings will be available in the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS). The SLMS will allow you to enroll in classes, print certificates and handouts, launch online learning, and view your learning history. Select the ‘Find Trainings’ link below to create an account and login
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mail [email protected].
Registration is required. To get the link, call 929-549-0814 or email [email protected].
For more information, call 917.751.4890 or email [email protected].
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