September 17, 2024 @ 5:30 am – 7:00 am
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For more info visit: https://taconicresources.org/monthly-parent-empowerment-program-meeting-support-group/
Tag: Special Education parents
July 23, 2024 @ 5:00 am – 3:00 pm
Parent Empowerment Program Networking and Support Group
Empower • Connect • Grow
Join Us for Support and Community!
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.
Who We Are:
A supportive community for parents of individuals and children with disabilities, offering understanding, resources, and a safe space to share experiences.
What We Offer:
• Monthly Meetings: Connect with other parents navigating similar challenges.
• Expert Speakers: Insights from professionals in disability services, education, and healthcare.
• Resource Sharing: Access to valuable information, support services, and advocacy tools.
• Confidential Environment: A safe and non-judgmental space to share your journey and listen to others.
(Requests for American Sign-Language interpreters must be submitted by Monday, July 15th, Email j.kreitzer@taconicresources.org)
Topics for Discussion:
• Understanding and navigating IEPs and 504 plans
• Managing medical and therapeutic needs
• Strategies for inclusive education and socialization
• Emotional well-being for parents and children
• Advocacy and rights for individuals with disabilities
Workshop Coordinators:
Jennifer O’Neill, Senior Special Education Advocate, TRI j.oneill@taconicresources.org 845-745-8097 mobile phone
Patricia Lucio-Penn, Special Education Advocate -Bilingual Spanish, TRI p.lucio-penn@taconicresources.org 845-745-8057 mobile phone
For the 9:30 AM Zoom Support Group Meeting Click Here
For the 7 PM Zoom Support Group Meeting Click Here
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
June 25, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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 HERE to register in advance for the 6 PM ZOOM meeting Workshop.
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Do you have questions about your upcoming CSE Meeting?
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Presented by: Mid-Hudson Special Education Task Force
Thursday 22nd, February 2024. 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. The event is free of charge, but registration is required. This event will be recorded.
Click HERE to register for the Zoom Meeting.
- Jennifer O’Neill, Parent, Community Organizer, and Senior Special Education Advocate with Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.
- Susan H Wolman Mann, MA, Parent, and Independent Special Education Advocate
- Renee Falanga Brenner, Parent, Special Education Advocate at the Resource Center for Accessible Living, Inc.
All SETF trainings will have closed captioning. ASL interpretation is available upon request.
Need additional information or any accommodations?
Contact Nancy Nowak at Disability Rights New York: Nancy.Nowak@drny.org or 516.238.1261
Websites from the featured presenters:
NY Special Ed Task Force
Disability Rights New York
Resource Center for Accessible Living, Inc.
Click HERE for a copy of the PDF flyer