FAMILY ACTIVITIES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON December is finally here, and it’s truly a wonderful time of year for many of us to enjoy family, good food and friends. If you look at a family video from past holidays, you might see all of these things, plus several meltdowns caught on camera. It can be
YOUTH POWER! is excited to announce TWO FREE opportunities for youth and parent/caregivers in the Western Region! We are now accepting applications for the 2018 Western Region Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) and accompanying Foundations for Leadership parent/caregiver workshop series! Applications have been attached; read below for more information! **Please note: it is not required that
2018 Scholarships for Academic Excellence (SAE) – Updated Information The Scholarships for Academic Excellence affords financial support to top students graduating in June 2018 from New York State high schools. We anticipate having 2,000 scholarships available valued at $1,500 and 6,000 scholarships available valued at $500. The Scholarships for Academic Excellence information was forwarded to
When families, communities and schools work together students succeed. It is important for families to feel welcome in their child’s school and to have an understanding of what their children are learning and doing in class. There is real value in parents and family members feeling connected to the teacher, principal and other families. Communication
Wondering how you can lend immediate help to families affected by Hurricane Harvey? Please read this message from Isabel Garcia. There’s a way we all can help. As a parent and CEO of Parent to Parent of Miami a nonprofit organization that provides help, hope, and support to families of children and adults with disabilities,
Section 301 allows a student to continue receiving benefits if they are enrolled in or have one of the following: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Ticket to Work PASS plan Individualized Education Program (IEP) (only 18-21 years old) The Continuing Disability Review or Medical Review Section 301 Protection in a timely manner Cooperate with all SSA field
NYS Partners in Policymaking® is the premier learning and leadership experience for people with developmental disabilities and families. Our state-of-the-art personalized learning approach equips Partners with the knowledge, networks and confidence needed to shape and influence important issues affecting disability policy. As a Partners in Policymaking® graduate, you can: Join a network of skilled, like
The U.S. Department of Education released three new sets of guidance today to assist the public in understanding how the Department interprets and enforces federal civil rights laws protecting the rights of students with disabilities. These guidance documents clarify the rights of students with disabilities and the responsibilities of educational institutions in ensuring that all
What is an Advocate? Advocates speak up for themselves or others to make things better. Everyone is an “advocate,” although you may not realize that you have advocated at some point in your life for yourself and others. As a parent of a child with a disability, you have already spoken on behalf of your
The NYS Department of Health’s Bureau of Early Intervention and the Family Initiative Coordination Services Project at Just Kids are sponsoring an Early Intervention Partners Training Project in the Western Region this spring. The Early Intervention Partners Training Project is for parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities currently receiving early intervention services in Allegany,
