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Family Empowerment Advocacy Series

“I WISH I HAD KNOWN THIS SOONER” Understanding your Child’s Rights & Responsibilities under Special Education Law CLICK HERE for a *printable copy of the flyer Parents and family members, join us for this FREE in-depth training to learn about your child’s rights, the special education process, and how to effectively advocate for your child…

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TRI on Radio Kingston!

Patricia Lucio-Penn, Bilingual Spanish Special Education Advocate with Taconic Resources for Independence (TRI), was pleased to be asked to speak with Mariel Fiori of Radio Kingston and La Voz on the last segment of their Day of Education and Family on 11/13/24 https://radiokingston.org/en/broadcast/la-voz-con-mariel-fiori/episodes/our-solution-to-alcoholism “We discussed resources and stressed the importance of families advocating for their…

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Join Us on Giving Tuesday

This Giving Tuesday Season we come together to support a powerful cause right here in your community of Poughkeepsie – empowering people with disabilities to live fully, independently and with dignity. People with disabilities need you now more than ever! Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc. continues to improve the lives of people with disabilities living in…

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DUTCHESS DISABILITY RIGHTS ORGANIZATION ACKNOWLEDGES TIVOLI FOR LANDMARK ZONING AMENDMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media ContactLisa Tarricone                                                                                914.523.8922  November 13, 2024    DUTCHESS DISABILITY RIGHTS ORGANIZATION ACKNOWLEDGES TIVOLI FOR LANDMARK ZONING AMENDMENT Poughkeepsie – Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc. (TRI), Dutchess County’s leading disability advocacy organization, will be holding a press conference on November 14 to acknowledge Village of Tivoli Mayor, Joel Griffth for his leadership in implementing a…

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Disability Film Club

Featuring FREE movies and documentaries on a range of disability subjects. Visit: https://www.nps.gov/hofr/learn/disability-film-club.htm to register! The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site,Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museumand Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.present a Disability Film Club screening of the Netflix documentary:Crip Camp (2020) Thursday, January 16th 2025 Time: TBA.Henry A. Wallace Center at theFDR…

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Applying for Social Security Disability Programs

You must attend a workshop before scheduling a one-on-one appointment with our Benefits Counselor. These workshops provide a basic understanding of the application process and will equip you with the knowledge and essential skills to apply independently. All community members are welcome to attend the virtual workshop. For in-person workshops it’s “first come, first served”,…

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