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Independent Living and Life Success Skills Workshops

Every Tuesday at 12:30 PM beginning in May:

These weekly workshops are IN-PERSON and are tailored for individuals aged 18+. If you require an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, please submit your request and register 2 weeks in advance per workshop date that interests you.

Use this link: https://form.jotform.com/260204871405147 to submit a registration form for each workshop date you would like to attend. These workshops are designed for the individual with a disability. Care Managers are welcome to attend *with their consumers; however, they must also register themselves.

The image of the flyer reads the following:
May 5th- Budgeting, Time Management, and Organization:
– Understanding Income vs. Expenses
– Building a Simple Budget
– Prioritizing and Planning
– Creating Routines for Balance

MAY 12th- Housing Search and Staying in Good Standing:
– Where to Find Housing
– Leases and Tenant Rights
– Paying Rent and Reporting Repairs
– How to Advocate for Yourself

MAY 19th-Self-Advocacy Tips:
– What is Self-Advocacy?
– Expressing Needs Clearly
– Asking for Help or Accommodations
– Knowing Your Rights
– Advocating Respectfully

MAY 26th- Budgeting, Time Management, and Organization:
– Understanding Income vs. Expenses
– Building a Simple Budget
– Prioritizing and Planning
– Creating Routines for Balance

May 2026 ILS workshop series flyer.

Independent Living and Life Success Skills

May 5 @ 12:30 pm 1:30 pm

These weekly ILS sessions are IN-PERSON and are tailored for individuals aged 18+. If you require an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, please submit your request and register 2 weeks in advance per workshop date that interests you. Register in advance: https://form.jotform.com/260204871405147

Using the link provided, please register for each workshop date you would like to attend. These workshops are designed for the individual with a disability. Care Managers are welcome to attend *with their consumers; however, they must also register themselves.
May 5th:
Budgeting, Time Management, and Organization:
– Understanding Income vs. Expenses
– Building a Simple Budget
– Prioritizing and Planning
– Creating Routines for Balance

MAY 12th- Housing Search and Staying in Good Standing:
– Where to Find Housing
– Leases and Tenant Rights
– Paying Rent and Reporting Repairs
– How to Advocate for Yourself

MAY 19th-Self-Advocacy Tips:
– What is Self-Advocacy?
– Expressing Needs Clearly
– Asking for Help or Accommodations
– Knowing Your Rights
– Advocating Respectfully

MAY 26th- Budgeting, Time Management, and Organization:
– Understanding Income vs. Expenses
– Building a Simple Budget
– Prioritizing and Planning
– Creating Routines for Balance

May 2026 ILS workshop series flyer. PDF

Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.

82 Washington St. Suite 214
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 United States
845.452.3913
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The PASS program for SSI recipients

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

PASS program info flyer. Click on the flyer for the accessible PDF copy
Click on the flyer above for a PDF copy.
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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.