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If your government or non-for-profit organization is holding a disability-related event in New York State between February 18, 2012 and March 15, 2012, and you would like us to list it in the Monthly Update, you can submit the information online by clicking the event submission link below:
Event Submission Form
NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
99 Washington Avenue, 12th Floor Suite 1230
Albany, New York 12210
Phone: 800.395.3372
FAX: 518.402.3505
Email Us
Childrens Issues Committee Meetings:
January 23rd, 9:30am to Noon (conf. call)
Systems Committee Meetings:
January 18th, 9:30am to 2:30pm
Location: 99 Washington Ave, Suite 1230
Albany, NY
Adult Issues Committee Meetings:
January 26th, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: 99 Washington Ave., Suite 1230
Albany, NY
For more information, please contact the NYS DDPC at 1.800.395.3372
*** Notice ***
Open Government and the New York State Developmental
Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC).
All DDPC meetings are held in
Albany, NY unless otherwise noted. Under law, the New York State
Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) meetings and DDPC
Standing Committee meetings are open meetings. If the public wants
to attend, they can attend as observers. Participants may be asked
to leave during breaks in the deliberations and when the meeting
goes into executive session.
For more information, please contact the DDPC directly at
1.800.395.3372.
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NYACTS is a website designed to provide current information on New York State services and supports for individuals with autism. Autism is on the rise in New York State and around the country. It is estimated that more than 60,000 New York State residents have a diagnosis of autism or autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and that the incidence of autism could reach 4 million Americans in the next decade. New York State government needs to be united in its efforts to respond to these dramatic statistics. The formation of the Interagency Task Force on Autism has helped to ensure that state agencies are working together to assist individuals and families struggling with ASD.
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Families Together in New York State Legislative Awareness Day Join over 500 advocates and family members from across New York State for the Families Together in New York State 2012 Legislative Awareness Day. The day includes presentations on the 2012 FTNYS Policy Agenda, the YOUTH POWER! Policy Agenda, an awards presentation, speakers, and a luncheon. There is no cost for the event. Families Together in New York State is a family-run organization that represents thousands of families of children with mental health needs across New York State. Many of the children have cross-systems involvement, including mental health, juvenile justice, substance abuse, special education, and child welfare. The Legislative Awareness Day brings families together every year to talk with legislators and share ideas on improving outcomes for children and families throughout the state. For more information, contact Ruth Foster at 518-432-0333 x15 or email rfoster@ftnys.org Date\Time: 2/14/2012 10:00am to 2:00pm Location: Convention Center at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, New York
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What happens after high school for students with disabilities? What questions do you ask and who do you ask? How early should families start thinking about and planning for adult life? In this interactive workshop participants will understand the Special Education System’s responsibilities regarding all areas of living…”Live, Learn, Work and Play.” An introduction to community based services will be provided. For more information or to register, call (716) 332-4170 or 1-866-277-4762. Date/Time: 2/29/2012, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: Independent Living of Genesee Region 113 Main Street, Suite 5 Batavia, NY 14020 Controlling Your Own Destiny - Self Determination Would you like your child/student to be in charge of their life and future and feel confident to speak up and about themselves? Participants will learn how individuals with disabilities set goals for themselves and advocate their needs. For more information or to register, call (716) 332-4170 or 1-866-277-4762 toll free. Date/Time: 1/31/2012, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Newly Diagnosed with ASD Kathy Doody, M.S. Ed., parent of a child with autism, will offer you an understanding of ASD and discuss the next steps for your family. She will provide information about available services and supports from the school system and community. You will learn how to communicate and work together to help your child reach their full potential. For more information or to register, call (716) 332-4170 or 1-866-277-4762. Date/Time: 1/21/2012, 9:00am to Noon Location: Parent Network of WNY, 1000 Main Street, Buffalo, NY Moving to High School: Now what? Do you attend school planning meetings for your middle
school child/student? Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
provide a section to plan for the student’s future beginning at
age 15 called Transition. Participants will develop an
understanding of the Transition process, focusing on identifying
the student’s interests, strengths and needs for all areas of
life. For more information or to register, call (716) 332-4170
or 1-866-277-4762 Date/Time: 1/19/2012, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: William T. Hoag School, 42 Sunset Blvd., Angol, NY What's New for People with Developmental Disabilities? Come learn about what’s new with OPWDD (the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities): What changes are planned and how will that affect services?; What is happening with the People First (1115) Waiver?; What does it mean for me and my family member?; How can I be prepared for the changes that are coming? Anyone interested in OPWDD services is welcome to register and attend. For more information or to register, call (716) 332-4170 or 1-866-277-4762. Date/Time: 1/12/2012, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Location: People, Inc. (Large Conference Room), 3131 Sheridan Drive, Amherst, NY ASD: An Overview Presenter Kathy Doody, M.S. Ed., parent of a child with autism, will discuss how and why Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are diagnosed and by whom. She will also review learning styles, recent research and ways to promote success at home, at school and in the community. For more information or to register, call (716) 332-4170 or 1-866-277-4762 Date/Time: 1/9/2012, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Location: North Tonawanda High School, 405 Meadow Dr., N. Tonawanda, NY Guardianship This workshop provides an overview of different types of guardianship and guardianship processes for children with special needs. Participants will gain an understanding of who needs a guardian and why. For more information or to register, call (716) 332-4170 or 1-866-277-4762. Date\Time: 02/16/2012 10:00 AM to Noon Location: Parent Network 1000 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14202 Your Mama Doesn't Work Here Teens and young adults… What do you need to be successful at work? This interactive workshop will teach participants to identify future goals, make a plan to meet your goals and learn the skills you need to get and keep a job. (Geared towards individuals with disabilities) For more information or to register, call (716) 332-4170 or 1-866-277-4762
Location: William T. Hoag School 42 Sunset Boulevard Angola, NY Functional Behavior Assessment Does a child’s behavior create problems in the classroom? What can be done? Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) are part of the Special Education process and look at specific student behaviors and what that form of communication means. Participants will learn about the FBA process, behavior plans and goals that can be built into a child’s IEP. For more information or to register, call (716) 332-4170 or 1-866-277-4762 Date\Time: 02/16/2012 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: Salamanca City Central School District (LGI Lab) 50 Iroquois Drive Salamanca, NY Functional Behavior Assessment Does a child’s behavior create problems in the classroom? What can be done? Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) are part of the Special Education process and look at specific student behaviors and what that form of communication means. Participants will learn about the FBA process, behavior plans and goals that can be built into a child’s IEP. For more information or to register, call (716) 332-4170 or 1-866-277-4762 . Date\Time: 02/15/2012 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: Parent Network 1000 Main St. Buffalo, NY Functional Behavior Assessment Does a child’s behavior create problems in the classroom? What can be done? Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) are part of the Special Education process and look at specific student behaviors and what that form of communication means. Participants will learn about the FBA process, behavior plans and goals that can be built into a child’s IEP. For more information or to register, call (716) 332-4170 or 1-866-277-4762 Date\Time: 2/09/2012 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: LoGuidace Educational Center, Large Group Room 9520 Fredonia-Stockton Road Fredonia, NY Individualized Education Program Every child receiving Special Education services has an Individualized Education Program (IEP). What is it and who writes it? What does individualized mean? In this workshop participants will learn about IEP components and receive tips and tools to become more involved in the planning process. For more information or to register, call (716) 332-4170 or 1-866-277-4762 Date\Time: 02/08/2012 6:30pm to 8:00pm Location: Seneca Nation Tribal Vocational Rehab Program 12885 Route 438 Irving, NY Functional Behavior Assessment Does a child’s behavior create problems in the classroom? What can be done? Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) are part of the Special Education process and look at specific student behaviors and what that form of communication means. Participants will learn about the FBA process, behavior plans and goals that can be built into a child’s IEP. For more information or to register, call (716) 332-4170 or 1-866-277-4762 Date\Time: 2/07/2012 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: Orleans-Niagara Boces 4124 Saunders-Settlement Road Sanborn, NY Parent Member Training This New York State Education Department (NYSED) training is intended to provide Parent Members who sit on the Committees on Preschool and School Age Special Education (CPSE/CSE) with understanding of their role, requirements and the Special Education Process. Participants will learn techniques and strategies to fulfill the Parent Member role in a meeting. For more information or to register, call (716) 332-4170 or 1-866-277-4762. Date\Time: 2/04/2012 09:30am to 2:00pm Location: ECDC 3131 Sheridan Dr. Amherst, NY
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