TACONIC RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENCE, INC.

ADA 30 Virtual Celebratory Event
2020-07-31 07:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Internet
Join us in a virtual event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We’ll feature a Video of individuals sharing their personal stories of how they benefitted from the provisions of the ADA, what challenges they face today, and what their aspirations are for the future. Discussion to follow with Guest speakers…
Mel Tanzman
Mel Tanzman was a former Director of Social Work and Health Policy for the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association, and then the Executive Director of Westchester Disabled On the Move Inc. until 2019. Among the many advocacy efforts he has been a part of for the last 35 years, besides affordable housing and CDPA, he is most proud of his involvement in helping nursing home residents free themselves to live in independent community based settings. He states “Those were real independence days and I celebrated each one.”

Geri Mariano
Following her first advocacy appearance as a toddler on the NYS Assembly floor, Geri Mariano would find she had a strong voice. She persuaded her high school and college to make several access “fixes” and helped initiate the first Students with Disabilities Committee at Smith College. She started “Just Call Me Geri” programs for schools, weaving themes such as Compassion, Challenges, Acceptance into her life story. Over the years Geri has received several awards in recognition of her resilience, positivity, and raising awareness

Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro will be issuing a statement in honor of ADA 30.

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Register in advance for the Zoom Webinar

Requests for an ASL Interpreter or CART must be submitted by noon on Monday, July 27th
Please E-mail Mildred: m.caballero-ho@taconicresources.org. Be sure mention that you are, “Requesting an ASL Interpreter” or “Requesting CART” for the ADA Celebration Webinar.
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SSI & SSDI While Working
2020-07-22 11:00 - 12:00 | New York
Understand how you can earn more income without risking your benefits.

Plan ahead! Understand how you can earn more income without risking your benefits. Clarification with Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicaid Buy-In Program, Medicare, Ticket to Work, Plan for Achieving Self Support (PASS) and more! Register HERE in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
*If you need a American Sign language Interpreter you must register a week in advance by emailing Mandi: m.sheraden@taconicresources.org.

Contact organizer Mandi Sheradan by clicking HERE
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Special Education Workshop: Functional Skills Instruction & Strategies
2020-07-15 05:30 - 06:30 | New York
Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc. (TRI) will host a virtual workshop entitled: “Functional Skills Instruction and Strategies for Students with Special Needs” on July 15th from 9:30 – 10:30 am to provide guidance and information to parents of students with special needs regarding functional skills training.

School closures across the state have upended special education, creating an interruption in the leaning process for students with disabilities to adequately understand and practice functional skills. This workshop is designed for parents to help them address this gap in their child’s educational process.

TRI Special Education Advocates Karen Lynch and Jennifer O’Neill will present at the event and answer questions from attendees. “Functional skills are those skills a student needs to live independently,” says O’Neill. “An important goal of special education is for students to learn to achieve as much independence and autonomy as possible,” she adds, which applies to children with emotional, intellectual, or physical disabilities.

O’Neill and Lynch will provide information and guidance for families on how to effectively work with their children to help them learn basic functional skills for achieving self-awareness and independence.

To register for this Zoom event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kdOGorzwqG9O9yk5Z6Thc12Ysqh9vhLEU

If attendees require a Sign Language Interpreter to participate in this meeting, please contact Karen Lynch by Thursday, July 9 at 12noon: k.lynch@taconicresources.org

Tea Time Meetup Caregiver Support Group
2020-07-09 08:00 - 09:00 | New York
Every Thursday 12pm -1:00pm until July 30, 2020
Caregiver support groups provide resources and information, where participants can also form friendships and connect with others who are sharing similar experiences.
To Join the Zoom Meeting click HERE
Meeting ID: 841 4528 5638
Password: [REDACTED]
Or CALL in: +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 841 4528 5638
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Government Programs Part II- How work and income affect your benefits
2020-06-30 14:30 - 16:00 | New York
Discussing SSI, SSDI and DAC or CDB (Child Disability Benefit) and how working, receiving resources, assets or multiple benefits can affect the benefit you receive. Click here to contact organizer Mandi Sheraden. Click here to access Government Programs Part II flyer. Register in advance at https://calendly.com/cmaurillo

Monday Morning Coffee Chats on Zoom
2020-06-29 05:00 - 05:30 | New York
Disabilities Meetup Group on ZOOM

Meets weekly Monday 9:00am-9:30 June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 During this time of uncertainty, it’s important for us to stay connected to our community, and continue to have a social interaction. The purpose of this group is to bring the disabled community together, stay informed, and make new connections. This group is also to help connect people with disabilities to the pre-existing Mid-Hudson Valley Disabilities Meetup. Even though this is a remote location, the physical location or area of focus is Dutchess County, NY. When the COVID19 pandemic ends, and it’s safe for us to “Meetup” in person, social gatherings will begin at Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc. Register HERE in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Click here to contact organizer Mandi Sheraden. Click here for Monday Morning Coffee Chats flyer

Monday Morning Coffee Chats on Zoom
2020-06-22 05:00 - 17:30 | Internet
Disabilities Meetup Group on ZOOM

Meets weekly Monday 9:00am-9:30 June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
During this time of uncertainty, it’s important for us to stay connected to our community, and continue to have a social interaction. The purpose of this group is to bring the disabled community together, stay informed, and make new connections. This group is also to help connect people with disabilities to the pre-existing Mid-Hudson Valley Disabilities Meetup.Even though this is a remote location, the physical location or area of focus is Dutchess County, NY. When the COVID19 pandemic ends, and it’s safe for us to “Meetup” in person, social gatherings will begin at Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.Register HERE in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Click here to contact organizer Mandi Sheraden.
Click here for Monday Morning Coffee Chats flyer

Ask the Advocate
2020-06-03 05:30 - 06:30 | Internet
Do you have any questions related to the IEP process during and prior to the current COVID-19 Outbreak-School Closure?Do you know how to request information that you may need to advocate for the child?
Do you understand your role at a CSE meeting and how to attend a virtual CSE Meeting?
ALL Parents, Grandparents, Guardians, Family Members and Community Providers are welcome to join!
Click here for Special Education Zoom Workshop Ask the Advocate flyer
Register for Special Education workshop by clicking here.
Contact Karen Lynch or contact Jennifer ONeill for additional information.

Memorial Day
2020-05-25 04:00 - 13:00 | New York
Federal Holiday

Earth Day
2020-04-15 04:00 - 13:00 | New York
Celebrating 50 years of Earth Day

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Income Tax deadline extended
2020-04-15 04:00 - 13:00 | New York
Taxes will be due July 15, 2020
