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SSI and SSDI info sessions

We have FREE monthly in-person and virtual workshops on How to Apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for individuals between the ages of 18 and 64. For those who are currently receiving SSI and SSDI benefits, we also provide monthly workshops that explain the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) work incentives – SSA’s Ticket-To-Work Program!

These informational workshops are tailored for Dutchess County, NYS residents. However, anyone is welcome to attend. Services are paid for in part by Dutchess County Think Differently.

Current dates and times of the recurring workshops can be found on our Mobile Disability Benefits Counseling subpage: https://taconicresources.org/mobile-disability-benefits-counseling/

The virtual Zoom meetings are not in a Webinar format. Your display name and camera/video (if you choose to turn on) will be visible to other attendees. The virtual meeting set-up is just as if you were attending a workshop in person. We advise that you do not share any confidential information about yourself or of others in group settings. You can schedule a private one-on-one meeting with the benefits counselor after attending the workshop.

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Meet our IL Housing Advocate, Ian Ifill!

November 18th at 2 pm (via Zoom)
“Independent Living Skills Info Session”

Learn skills that will empower you to make proper
informed decisions to take care of yourself, manage your
budgets, organize your time, and maintain your home.

Topics to be discussed:

  • Budgeting
  • Location
  • Transportation
  • Support services
  • Safety
  • Rapport
  • Food security
  • and more

CLICK HERE to register for the Zoom Meeting. If you require an American Sign Language Interpreter, please register by November 7th or email Ian: i.ifill@taconicresources.org

PDF flyer available to share or print:

flyer fir the virtual ILS Housing Info session, November 18th at 2pm to 3pm.
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PEP’s 17A Guardianship Workshop

Tuesday, June 25th 2024:
Click HERE to register 9:30 AM Zoom meeting session,
Click HERE to register 6:00 PM Zoom meeting session.

Please join us for our Free Online 17A Guardianship Workshop.
Arshi Pal, Esq. of Littman Krooks LLP will discuss the 17A guardianship process and will include alternative options. Arshi will guide you through the guardianship process and planning for the future of a child with special needs. The topics of focus are 17A Guardianships and how to meet the health, legal, and financial needs of children with disabilities, alternatives to guardianship, and ways of planning for a loved one’s future needs.

Presenter: Arshi Pal, Esq. Littman Krooks L.L.P.
TRI Workshop Facilitators: Jennifer O’Neill, Senior Special Education Advocate, and Patricia Lucio-Penn, Special Education Advocate –
Bilingual Spanish

Parent Empowerment Program

What is the Special Education Parent Empowerment Program?

Parent Empowerment Program (PEP) is a new addition to Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc. (TRI). PEP provides training and information to families of children and young adults with disabilities, between the ages of 3 and 22. TRI’s Special Education program offers specialized and collaborative advocacy training, parent-to-parent networking and support, information, and referral services.

Click the picture below for a copy of the PDF flyer

Flyer for the Special Education PEP Guardianship Workshop June 25th
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A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR ELECTION 2024: DUTCHESS COUNTY EXECUTIVE CANDIDATES’ PROPOSED POLICIES ON ISSUES AFFECTING THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY

What Difference Does One Vote Make?

A RESOURCE GUIDE: This is a resource guide for anyone who seeks information on key issues affecting the entire disability community. The proposed policies of candidates for the County Executive for Dutchess County on these issues are listed. If content for a particular candidate appears brief or lacking, it is in no way a reflection on Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc. (TRI).

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Deaf Friendly Businesses

DeafFriendly.com is an organization whose mission is to create a more deaf friendly world. Part of how they do this is to have people submit information about businesses that they have had positive experiences with. To visit this website Click and go to; http://www.deaffriendly.com/business/?what=&where=Poughkeepsie%2C+NY