TACONIC RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENCE, INC.RSVP for one of our upcoming Parent Empowerment Program (PEP) Info Sessions! Upcoming dates are April 7th, 9:30am -10:30am and April 10th, 6:30pm – 7:30PM. Click this link to get started: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YKGY867
You will be emailed the Zoom invitation by the next business day.
Josh Garay, PEP Coordinator
(845) 452-3913 Ext. 116
J.Garay@taconicresources.org
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”, there is limited seating available. Wearing proper facemasks is still encouraged but not required.
Accommodations (ASL, presentation shared in large print, etc.) Please request any accommodations at least two weeks in advance.
To register for our in-person workshop please complete a HIPAA registration form, CLICK HERE to RSVP; or you may call the front desk. There will be no walk-ins.
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If there are any changes to the workshop, including cancellation we will contact you. If you can’t attend a workshop you’ve signed up for, please let us know by calling the front desk: at 845-452-3913.
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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 Jayana at least two weeks in advance to: J.Stalley@taconicresources.org
TRI’s Mobile Disability Benefits Services are paid for in part by Dutchess County Think DIFFERENTLY.
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 children’s educational rights to free and appropriate public education programs and how to share parents’ concerns with the school personnel and school districts. Hispanic communities sometimes tend to not question teachers or school officials and wait for them to tell families when and what needs to be done if issues or problems arise. I provided resources available through TRI and RCAL and stressed the importance of not waiting. If parents have concerns that are impacting their child’s learning and these have been communicated to the child’s teacher and there is no progress, move to the next steps and start the process of requesting evaluations and additional support, including if needed seeking Special Education advocacy support.”
Patricia was invited back to Radio Kingston to speak with Mariel Fiori and will visit in person on 12/17/24 at 10:14 a.m. Discussions will include information on the new Parent Empowerment Program and Support Group, which is part of our Special Education Advocacy Program at Taconic Resources for Independence Inc.
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 Dutchess County with your generous support. As we launch our appeal on this Giving Tuesday/week, we are requesting help to provide the critical housing, employment, mental health, educational and legal services that people with disabilities so desperately need.
With your support we will:
Every contribution to Taconic Resources for Independence Inc., big or small, creates a lasting impact to help us create a community where everyone, regardless of ability, has the chance to thrive. Together, we are paving the way for a brighter, more inclusive, future! Thank you for your support!
To donate Click Here or mail a check to:
Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.
82 Washington Street, Suite 214
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
