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Veterans’ Social

Post date January 16, 2026

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:

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Info Sessions for parents and guardians of childen with special needs

Post date December 30, 2025

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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Helping to Secure the Finacial Future of Individuals with Disabilities

Post date October 9, 2025

FREE Virtual Workshop via Zoom:
Wednesday, November 5th from 10 am to 11 am

PRESENTED BY SPECIAL JOURNEY SOLUTIONS:
This workshop will discuss critical considerations for individuals of all ages who have a disability, including creating a life care plan, how it can help, and who should be involved. Learn crucial information about government benefits, special needs trusts, ABLE accounts, and other legal and
financial structures. Preparing for the financial future of a loved one with a disability can help ease the burden of unexpected tomorrows and
ensure that their care and quality of life continue well into their future.

Click HERE to register. You will automatically receive a personalized Zoom invitation link for the November 5th virtual workshop.

American Sign Language interpreters can be requested on the Zoom registration link. Requests MUST be submitted by October 22nd.

Coordinated by Jennifer O’Neill, Senior Special Education Advocate, and Patricia Lucio Penn, Special Education Advocate (bilingual-Spanish).

TRI programs are funded in part by Dutchess County, NYSED
ACCES-VR, and NYS OPWDD Family Support Services.
This workshop is presented by a fee-for-service business and is intended as a resource and solely for informational purposes. Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc. does not promote, endorse, verify, or receive any financial benefit from this company or service.

Click the flyer below for a printable PDF:

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Unlocking Opportunities: Employment, Job Training, and ACCES-VR Services (ages 14+)

Post date January 31, 2025

Join Us for Support, Education and Community!

Two sessions will be offered on Tuesday, February 25th. Click on one of the times below to REGISTER in advance for the Zoom Meeting.

In this FREE webinar, you will hear an overview of ACCES-VR, including the description of PreEmployment Transition Services, available for students with disabilities ages 14 and older.

Adult Career and Continuing Education ServicesVocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) starts with the presumption that all individuals with disabilities should have opportunities to work in
jobs within their communities and can benefit from vocational rehabilitation services.

The workshop will be presented by LaQuesha Matthews-Reed, Integrated Employment Specialist Business Relation Team Member ACCES VR, and David Lee, Senior Rehabilitation Vocational Counselor Transition and Youth Service ACCES VR.

Click on the flyer below for a printable PDF copy:

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PEP’s 17A Guardianship Workshop

Post date June 20, 2024
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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

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.

Parent Empowerment Program

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.