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Mental Health & Youth with Disabilities
Caregivers, educators, family, friends… all are welcome to this workshop discussion presented by Josh Garay, PEP Coordinator- May 19th, 6 pm to 8 pm at the Dover Plains Library on having conversations about mental health with youth who have disabilities. Adults can participate in the workshop while their youth are in another space at the…
Student Suspensions in Special Education
Click HERE to register for the next workshop: Thursday, May 1st from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. For a PDF copy of the flyer, click HERE. Students with disabilities are suspended at a disproportionately higher rate than their non-disabled peers. Recent NYS data shows that for all students with disabilities, 1 in 10 will face at least…
Speak In One Voice
RSVP for one of our monthly Parent Empowerment Program (PEP) Info Sessions! Info sessions take place on the 2nd Monday of the month from, 9:30 am -10:30 am via Zoom. Click this link to get started: https://form.jotform.com/250894916586171You will be emailed the Zoom invitation by the next business day. Josh Garay, PEP Coordinator(845) 452-3913 Ext. 116J.Garay@taconicresources.org
Applying for Social Security Disability Programs
Virtual Workshop Dates: – April 8th Canceled | – May 13th | – June 10th In-Person Workshop Dates: – April 24th Canceled | – May 27th | – June 24th 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…
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Social Security Work Incentives
Increase your benefits! Avoid Overpayments! Plan and be prepared. Explore Social Security’s Ticket-To-Work program. 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.…
TRI on Radio Kingston!
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…
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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…
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