Developmental Disability News with a Focus on NYS

NYS Virtual Webinars, Meetings and Support Fairs Starting May 30, 2025

May 29, 2025
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Be sure to visit links for more information and, where applicable, to register. If you’d like to share your event or activity on The Boost, please contact us here. It would be great to have more activities around the state.

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Fri., May 30, 2025: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Basics: Learn some tips and tricks to the application process. When and how to apply, the eligibility requirements and how to best make the process less stressful. (WIHD Community Support Network, Yonkers Public Schools)

Tues., June 3, 2025, Wed., June 11, 2025 or Tues., June 17, 2025: General Information Session to Learn More about Supported Decision-Making NY: This is for anyone who wishes to learn more about supported decision-making (SDM), and the SDMNY facilitation process. Appropriate for individuals who are considering creating their own SDM agreement, or for parents, guardians, service providers and others who wish to learn more. Includes time for Q&A. (SDMNY)

Tues., June 3, 2025, or Thurs., June 5, 2025: Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Get information related to the decision-making process, the types of test accommodations that are available, and how they are documented on the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). (FACE Center, NYSED OSE Partnership)

Wed., June 4, 2025: Supporting Neurodiverse Teens: Navigating Puberty, Relationships and Social Boundaries: This presentation is designed to empower parents of autistic and neurodiverse adolescents with the knowledge and tools to support their children through puberty, including review of the unique social interactions that arise during this time. (Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone and NYS Regional Centers for Autism Spectrum Disorders)

June 10, 2025: American Association of People with Disabilities’ Tech Forum: The focus of our upcoming forum is the recently promulgated ADA Title II regulation on web accessibility. This landmark regulation establishes legal obligations for all state and local governments to ensure their websites, mobile applications, and digital documents are accessible to individuals with disabilities.  (The American Assn. of People with Disabilities)

Wed., June 18, 2025: Brooklyn Developmental Disability Council Family Support Fair: Meet nearly 70 agencies that offer support to people with intellectual and developmentally disabled in Brooklyn.

Wed., June 18, 2025: Lunchtime Discussion: Self Direction 2025, Why is the Life Plan Important: Register by June 17. (Mid-Island Y JCC)

Fri., June 20, 2025: Manhattan Family & Professional Resource Fair 2025: Learn about programs and services, and connect with service provider organizations. Where: CUNY Graduate Center 365 5th Ave., Concourse Level, NYS (Manhattan Developmental Disabilities Council)

Mon., June 26, 2025: B.I.P.O.C (Black, Indigenous, People Of Color) Monthly Support Group: Are you a Black, Indigenous, Person of Color (BIPOC) and a parent or caretaker of a loved one with special needs 21 years old and under? Join this group to learn, share experiences and resources in a confidential space. (Parent to Parent of NYS)

Thurs., July 10, 2205: Lunchtime Discussion: Self Direction 2025, Understanding IDGS & OTPS: Register by July 9. (Mid-Island Y JCC)

Thurs., Aug. 14, 2025: Lunchtime Discussion: Self Direction 2025: Understanding the budget template: Register by Aug. 11. (Mid-Island Y JCC)

Tues., Sept. 9, 2025: Lunchtime Discussion: Self Direction 2025: Launched, Now What?Register by Sept. 8. (Mid-Island Y JCC)

Stock photo: Help is here: Learn SSI basics on Friday, May 30. (Credit: Freepix)