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Community Event: Veterans Social

Post date April 7, 2026

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.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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.

Workshop: Collecting and Organizing Documents for IEP and 504 Meetings

Post date March 26, 2026

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

Post date March 25, 2026

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

Post date March 25, 2026

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.

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The PASS program for SSI recipients

Post date March 20, 2026

Register in advance to attend this virtual group info session about Social Security’s PASS program for SSI recipients: Wednesday, April 29th, starting at 2 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/shMchVtCTviA9-u0kXVMsw#/registration

“Social Security Work Incentives are designed to help people with disabilities who receive Social Security disability benefits transition to financial independence through work. If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or can become eligible for SSI, the Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) is a Work Incentive that helps you set aside income and resources for expenses related to your work goals.”

In this group info session, TRI’s interim Independent Living Program Director, Mandi Sheraden (she/her), and our Mobile Disability Benefits Counselor, Alex Hiraldo (he/him), will provide a general overview of SSA’s PASS program from the Ticket-to-Work (TTW) website.

If you need one-on-one assistance after attending the meeting, you can schedule an Intake with our Mobile Disability Counselor, Alex Hiraldo (he/him), help you draft your PASS application, and refer you to an employment support agency through the TTW program.

Register at least 2 weeks in advance if you require an American Sign Language Interpreter, and email: M.Sheraden@taconicresources.org

*These info sessions are open to the public. Zoom meetings are just like in-person group discussions. You will see and hear other attendees. Do not disclose your personal contact information, date of birth, social security number, or any other confidential information to the group.

If you are unable to attend our workshops, you can visit Social Security’s Choose Work website to learn more about the PASS program and gather information about people’s success stories from using the PASS: https://choosework.ssa.gov/library/fact-sheet-using-your-pass

What is Ticket-To-Work? This YouTube video will explain: https://youtu.be/JUv-tIIakG8?si=v3hZal4uWXaC1tqu