March 7, 2025
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WEBINARS & MORE
For a full list of organizations offering webinars in New York, check out Your One-Stop Guide to Navigating I/DD System and Services via Webinars & Workshops.
All are free unless otherwise noted.
Sat., March 8, 2025: GiGi’s Educator Symposium: Join a team of experienced educators and therapists from across the GiGi’s Playhouse Network to learn how to teach individuals with Down syndrome the way they learn best.
Thurs., March 13, 2025: General Information Session to Learn More about Supported Decision-Making NY: Learn more about supported decision-making (SDM), and the SDMNY facilitation process. (SDMNY)
Thurs., March 13: 2025: SDMNY Sign-Up Session for Supported Decision-Makers: This session is required for individuals who wish to sign up to participate in SDMNY’s facilitation process to create a Supported Decision-Making Agreement. (SDMNY)
Thurs., March 13, 2025: Residential Placement Online Discussion Group for Parents: For families with children and adults of all ages that currently have children in residential school or a group home. Support and conversation. (Parent to Parent of NYS)
Thurs., March 13th, 2025, Thurs., March 27, 2025 or Thurs., April 10, 2025: Planning Timeline for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from Middle High School to Post-Secondary Outcomes (AHRC NY)
Fri., March 14, 2025: Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Council (BKDDC) Residential & Housing Committee Meeting: Learn about available housing options and services. Time: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Meeting ID: 893 1417 0361 Passcode: 955407
Mon., March 17, 2025: What You Need to Know about Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) (Parent to Parent of NYS)
Tues., March 18, 2025: Self-Direction for Individuals with OPWDD: Get a better understanding of self-direction including the process, things to think about regarding a broker, what can be included in a budget and what is a fiscal intermediary. (Rockland Community Services)
Tues., March 18, 2025: Parents Considering a Residential Placement Discussion Group (Parent to Parent of NYS)
Tues., March 19, 2025: Advocating at the IEP Meeting: Strategies for Success (AHRC New York City)
Wed., March 19, 2025: Disability Conversations: “Hear Our Voices” Self Advocacy Group Meeting: Disability Conversations Group has educational talks about living with disabilities in an accessible way. Different topics and speakers are chosen each month. (WIHD’s Community Support Network)
Fri., April 4, 2025: April Autism Acceptance Family Engagement Forum:An event dedicated to supporting families and professionals working with children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This forum will feature expert discussions, valuable resources, and guidance on accessing autism-related services. (Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Program)
Sat., April 5, 2025: Youth Abilities Fair: A Special Needs Resource Fair: Suffolk County. Includes a sensory room and magic show. Address: Middle Country Public Libraries, Eastwood Blvd., Centereach, N.Y. Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (In partnership with Middle Country SEPTA)
Tues., April 15, 2025: Special Education Training: Tools to empower you at every step of navigating the special education system. (New York Lawyers for the Public Interest)
Stock photo: Supported Decision Making takes a team. (Credit: Freepik)