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Independent Living and Life Success Skills Workshops

Every Tuesday at 12:30 PM beginning in May:

These weekly workshops are IN-PERSON and are tailored for individuals aged 18+. If you require an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, please submit your request and register 2 weeks in advance per workshop date that interests you.

Use this link: https://form.jotform.com/260204871405147 to submit a registration form for each workshop date you would like to attend. These workshops are designed for the individual with a disability. Care Managers are welcome to attend *with their consumers; however, they must also register themselves.

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May 5th- Budgeting, Time Management, and Organization:
– Understanding Income vs. Expenses
– Building a Simple Budget
– Prioritizing and Planning
– Creating Routines for Balance

MAY 12th- Housing Search and Staying in Good Standing:
– Where to Find Housing
– Leases and Tenant Rights
– Paying Rent and Reporting Repairs
– How to Advocate for Yourself

MAY 19th-Self-Advocacy Tips:
– What is Self-Advocacy?
– Expressing Needs Clearly
– Asking for Help or Accommodations
– Knowing Your Rights
– Advocating Respectfully

MAY 26th- Budgeting, Time Management, and Organization:
– Understanding Income vs. Expenses
– Building a Simple Budget
– Prioritizing and Planning
– Creating Routines for Balance

May 2026 ILS workshop series flyer.
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Community Event: Veterans Social

Please join us on April 30th, 2026 at 2pm for an event centered around Veterans in our community with speakers from Dutchess County organizations, as well as our Independent Living Specialist, Ian Ifill.

Or, use the QR code on the flyer below to RSVP. If interested, please register to attend no later than April 16th, 2026.

If you are in need of additional accommodations, please notify us within two weeks of the event. You can request accommodations through the online registration link, or by calling our office at 845-452-3913.

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Workshop: Collecting and Organizing Documents for IEP and 504 Meetings

Please join us on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 12pm for this session, where families of students with disabilities will learn what documents to gather in preparation for IEP or 504 meetings, including evaluations, report cards, progress monitoring data, and communication records.

To register for this virtual workshop, please CLICK HERE or use the QR code on the flyer below:

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Workshop: Understanding Common IEP/504 Accommodations and Modifications

Please join us for this workshop on Wednesday, Aprill 22, 2026 at 1pm where families of students with disabilities will learn the difference between accommodations and modifications and will be introduced to common options found in IEPs and 504 plans, with clear explanations of the language used in this section of the plan.

To register for this workshop, please CLICK HERE or use the QR Code on the flyer below:

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Workshop: Helping to Secure the Financial Future of Individuals with Disabilities

PRESENTED BY: SUSAN WALTERS OF SPECIAL JOURNEY SOLUTIONS

Join us virtually on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10am to learn crucial information about government benefits, special needs trusts, ABLE accounts, and other legal and financial structures. Preparing for the financial future of a loved one with a disability can help ease the burden of unexpected tomorrows and ensure that their care and quality of life continues well into their future.

To register for this virtual workshop, please CLICK HERE or use the QR code on the flyer below.