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CANCELED: 8th Annual Disability Awareness Fair

Saturday, October 21 2023

flyer with picture of automn foliage background. Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc. 8th Annual Disability Awareness Fair. Saturday October 21st located at the Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall, center court. from 11am-3pm.
Learn more about disability resources, equipment, products, and services to help you achieve greater independence and self-direction. We look forward to having you join us!

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AGENCY INVITATION:

The focus of TRI’s annual Disability Awareness Fair is to raise public awareness of individuals with disabilities in our community and showcase a wide array of services and supports that are available to them. We invite you to encourage your staff/employees and their families to meet other participating agencies and/or businesses like yours that offer resources to promote independent living assistance to persons with all types of disabilities.

Disability is only part of who a person is, not the whole person.

Hello Community Leader,
Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc. (TRI) is hosting its 8th Annual Disability Awareness Fair at the Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 11:00am – 3:00pm with set up beginning at 10:30am.

Located below is a registration form and an example of the Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) that is required. If you have already submitted a COI to the mall for another event during 2023, simply submit a copy of it to me, as I will need a copy as well.

Now for the good stuff!

  •  Vendor Table – $75
    Seating: 2 Chairs

    Lunch: 1 Lunch voucher for up to 2 individuals from your agency/business

    Marketing Exposure: Your agency/business will be included in our print, signage, and social media

Questions? Please contact Jeanine Byrnes: at j.byrnes@taconicresources.org

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NY ABLE Presentations

virtual and in-person

NY ABLE Presentation with the NY Comptroller’s Office.

The Achieving Better Life Experiences (ABLE) Account program is a powerful tool for individuals with disabilities and their families. Eligibility for certain services and supports are often bound by resource limits for individuals with disabilities. An ABLE account allows individuals and their families to save beyond those resource limits, promoting access to a more independent life. We encourage every person interested in learning more to attend one of our three presentations: Tuesday, September 12th at 2:00pm Registration can also be accessed through the Zoom.us with Meeting ID: 824 1983 8429 Thursday, September 21st at 6:00pm Registration can also be accessed through the Zoom.us with Meeting ID: 875 1816 1113 Tuesday, September 26th at 6:00pm 230 North Rd Entrance 1 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 ASL Interpreter available by request. Please contact Sarah Drake at s.drake@taconicresources.org at least two weeks in advance. Office: 845-452-3913
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The Achieving Better Life Experiences (ABLE) Account program is a powerful tool for individuals with disabilities and their families. Eligibility for certain services and supports are often bound by resource limits for
individuals with disabilities. An ABLE account allows individuals and their families to save beyond those resource limits, promoting access to a more independent life.
We encourage every person interested in learning more to attend one of our three presentations: Click here for a copy of the PDF flyer

Tuesday, September 12th at 2:00pm
Registration can also be accessed through the Zoom.us with Meeting ID:
824 1983 8429

Thursday, September 21st at 6:00pm
Registration can also be accessed through the Zoom.us with Meeting ID:
875 1816 1113

Tuesday, September 26th at 6:00pm
230 North Rd. (Entrance 1), Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
REGISTER HERE to attend in person.

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TRI Inclusion Festival 2023

On Thursday, June 29th from 11 am-3 pm, we celebrated disability pride and culture at our 2nd annual TRI Inclusion Festival! Our event featured an array of accessible, engaging, and fun activities on the beautiful grounds of the Home of FDR Historic Site, located at 4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY.

TRI Sponsors of the 2nd Annual TRI Inclusion Festival 2023 lists the following: Toy Sponsors- Hudson Valley Credit Union, Salisburry Bank- because where you bank matters, Ulster Savings. Awareness Sponsor: Starbucks- Arlington. Kindness Sponsor: Staples-Poughkeepsie. Enthusiasm Sponsors: prime print shop & QuickSigns.
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Social Security Work Incentives

Monthly Virtual Workshops

Every 3rd Wednesday
from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Increase your benefits! Avoid Overpayments! Plan and be prepared. Explore Social Security’s Ticket-To-Work program.

Registration is required in advance.
Click HERE for the Zoom registration Link.
Registration can also be accessed through https://zoom.us/join and enter the Zoom Meeting ID: 825 1003 9702

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We encourage everyone to register separately. Please do not share your confirmation email.

These workshops are intended for the beneficiary (SSI/SSDI/DAC recipient) as well as their Representative Payee. Human Services Professionals are welcome to attend, however we encourage the beneficiary to be present.

If you need an American Sign-Language interpreter, you must call or email Sarah at least two weeks in advance.
s.drake@taconicresources.org (845) 452-3913 ext. 111

TRI’s Mobile Disability Benefits Services are paid for in part by Dutchess County Think DIFFERENTLY.

Social Security Work Incentives flyer. text in image is outlined in description.
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Upcoming Workshops on “SSI & SSDI While Working”

Plan ahead! Don’t risk an overpayment from Social Security! Understand how you can earn more income without risking your benefits. Workshops will be held the third Wednesday of every month from 3-4 pm. Obtain clarification on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicaid Buy-In Program, Medicare, Ticket to Work program, Plan for Achieving Self Support (PASS) and more! Closed captioning provided during the PowerPoint presentation.

CLICK HERE to Register.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 

*If you need an American Sign Language Interpreter you must register a week in advance by emailing Mandi: m.sheraden@taconicresources.org

TRI’s Mobile Benefit Services are paid for in part by Dutchess County Think DIFFERENTLY.

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