February 20, 2025
The Boost News
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.
Mon., Feb. 24, 2025: OPWDD Self-Direction Demystified: Learn the pros and cons of the Self-Direction service delivery model as it compares with traditional agency services. Cost: $25 (CDA lecture series, Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan)
Tues., Feb. 25, 2025: BluePath Service Dogs Informational Webinar: Join BluePath’s webinar to explore the role of autism service dogs, the application process, and have your questions answered to help determine if an autism service dog could benefit your family. Zoom link.
Tues., Feb. 25, 2025: Learn all About Abilibee, an App to Help You Navigate Your Developmental Disability Journey From Early Intervention to Adulthood. (Abilibee and New York Alliance for Developmental Disabilities)
Tues., Feb. 25, 2025: Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Parents: The presentation will discuss fostering vocabulary development at home. Participants will be able to explain the importance of vocabulary instruction for their children in the elementary grades and describe ways to incorporate instruction in the home. (FACE and NYSED OSE Partnership)
Wed., Feb. 26, 2025: The Relationship Between Emotional Regulation and Severe and Dangerous Behaviors: A large percentage of those with profound autism exhibit severe, intense, and dangerous behaviors. Finding the causes has been a priority for researchers. In collaboration with University of Pittsburgh, Stanford University, National Council on Severe Autism and Autism Speaks, you have the opportunity to hear about emotional regulation, its role in these behaviors and what interventions are available.
Wed., Feb. 26, 2025: Student Involvement in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Families: This training is intended to promote and encourage student and family involvement in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) development process and Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings. (FACE and NYSED OSE Partnership)
Wed., Feb. 26, 2025, or Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 : Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities: Participants will learn about self-determination skills and its relation to students determining an individualized pathway to graduation from multiple options. Credit and diploma requirements, the appeal eligibility criteria for all students, and safety-net options for students with disabilities will be reviewed. (FACE, NYSED OSE Partnership, LHRPC and Mount Vernon City School District)
Mon., March, 3, 2025- Thurs., March 6, 2025: Employment and You! Resources and Strategies for Success: Hear from statewide experts on employment resources for people with disabilities including contacts and methods that can support and keeping a job. (Univ. of Rochester Medical Center and WIHD)
Tues., March 4, 2025: NYC FAIR’s Virtual Town Hall: What’s in the State budget? What’s not? Find out here. You can submit questions prior to the event.
Tues., March 4, 2025: EI (Early Intervention) to CPSE (Committee on Preschool Special Education) for Families: This presentation will guide parents through the process of transitioning their child from Early Intervention to the Committee on Preschool Special Education. (FACE and. NYSED OSE Partnership)
Tues., March 4, 2025: General Info Session to Learn More about Supported Decision-Making: For those who want to learn more about supported decision-making (SDM), and the SDMNY facilitation process. Includes time for Q&A. (Supported Decision-Making NY [SDNY])
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.Wed.,
March 12, 2025: SibSpace Lecture Series: Supporting + Empowering Families to Manage Conflict and Prevent Crises: Families can learn how to foster understanding, build stronger connections, and handle difficult moments with confidence with their neurodiverse adults. Open to families, siblings, and professionals. (NY START)
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)
Wed., March 26, 2025: College Pathways for Students with Intellectual Disabilities: Information on college options for students with intellectual disability and highlight resources available for students and families on the Think College website, including the only national directory of these programs in the country. Cost: $25. (Think College)
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)
Photo: BluePath Service Dogs (Courtesy of BluePath)