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Veterans’ Social

SAVE THE DATE

Attention all Veterans!

image of an American flag banner with a peperoni pizza on top
SAVE THE DATE: February 3rd at 12 pm. @82 Washington St., Suite 214, Poughkeepsie.
Join us for a FREE social gathering for Veterans
geared towards building community, sharing resources, and networking socially.

Come for the food, stay for the community.

RSVP by Monday, February 1st: CLICK HERE.
Need an ASL Interpreter or other accommodations? Please try to RSVP by Monday, January 26th.
Questions or dietary restrictions, please email or call us in advance at 845.452.3913 so we can accommodate you the best we can: tri@taconicresources.org
Objectives:

  • Educate participants about VA Pension benefits, including Aid & Attendance, and Housebound options.
  • Inform about local and VA-supported homelessness prevention programs, such as HUD-VASH and HERO.
  • Assist veterans in initiating pension and housing applications on-site.
  • Provide resources for one-on-one counseling and peer support networks.

For a printable copy of the PDF flyer click HERE or click the flyer below:

Flyer for TRI Veterans' Social event February 3rd 2026
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Info Sessions for parents and guardians of childen with special needs

Register to attend our monthly virtual workshops on various topics, and learn how to effectively advocate for your child within the Special Education system. Click HERE for the most current Workshops.

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Successfully Navigating the Guardianship Process from a Parent Perspective

Monday, October 27th, from 10am to 11am. Click on the flyer below for the printable PDF copy and Registration info

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE ZOOM WORKSHOP

Successfully Navigating the Guardianship Process from a Parents Persepective
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ASL Classes for Families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

We are excited to announce that we are re-launching our FREE beginner American Sign Language classes! This six-week course is designed to give families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children foundational ASL skills to communicate within the home and with other members of the Deaf /HH community. Participants MUST email or call Jeanine Byrnes at j.byrnes@taconicresources.org or 845-452-3913 ext. 103 and RSVP by July 23rd, 2025.

When: Every Tuesday – July 29 – Sept. 2, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.
82 Washington Street, Suite 214
Poughkeepsie, NY

Taught by a member of our Deaf community!

Click the image below for a PDF copy of the flyer

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Mental Health & Youth with Disabilities

Spotting early warning signs and supporting open communication

Two sessions of this workshop will be offered on Monday, June 23rd, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on Wednesday, June 25th 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
CLICK HERE to register in advance.

Children and adolescents with disabilities are 20-30% more likely to develop co-existing mental health issues compared to their peers, and they may face challenges in communicating thoughts and feelings, developing appropriate strategies for support, and creating accessible outlets for emotional regulation. At this virtual workshop and parent network event, parents/caregivers, families, and service providers can find support from others with similar experiences caring for youth with disabilities! Identify early signs of mental illness and address concerning thoughts and behaviors. Connect with the TRI Parent Empowerment Program support network. Hear advice, support, and perspectives from other families. Learn how to have safe and open conversations about mental health with children and adolescents with disabilities.

  • Identify early signs of mental illness and address concerning thoughts and behaviors.
  • Connect with the TRI Parent Empowerment Program support network.
  • Hear advice, support, and perspectives from other families.
  • Learn how to have safe and open conversations about mental health with children and adolescents with disabilities.

For a copy of the PDF flyer, click on the image below:

flyer for Mental Health and Youth with Disabilities- June 2025