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PEP’s 17A Guardianship Workshop

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

Flyer for the Special Education PEP Guardianship Workshop June 25th
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COME ASK THE ADVOCATE

Got questions about your upcoming CSE meeting? Come Ask the Advocate on Zoom

Do you have questions about your upcoming CSE Meeting?
Register to attend!

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

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Back-to-School Transitions Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | 6:30-7:30 pm via Zoom
Click HERE to register in advance.
Presenters: Jennifer O’Neill, Special Education Advocate, Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc., and Joyce Hawk, Family and Community Educator, from Westchester Institute for Human Development

For a copy of the flyer click here for the PDF

*ASL Interpreter available by request. Please contact Jennifer O’Neill at j.oneill@taconicresources.org by September 12th

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PARENT WORKSHOP

TRANSITION PLANNING: Preparing for Life After Highschool for Students with an IEP or 504 Plan

Monday, September 25th from 5PM to 6PM Parents will be provided an overview of the NYS-mandated transition process, as well resources available during high school and after graduation. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON ZOOM.

For a copy of the flyer, click the image below for the PDF

Presenter: Douglas Gilmour, Special Education Advocate
Douglas has over 30 years of experience working with students in special education and facilitating transition meetings.

Scan the QR code on the flyer or enter Meeting ID 849 8102 6153
at zoom.us/join. Advance registration is preferred.

If you require an ASL Interpreter, please contact Douglas Gilmore by Monday, September 11, at 2:00p.m. at D.Gilmour@taconicresources.org.

FALL 2023 PARENT WORKSHOP TRANSITION PLANNING: Preparing for Life After High School for Students with an IEP or 504 Plan Presenter: Douglas Gilmour, Special Education Advocate Douglas has over 30 years of experience working with students in special education and facilitating transition meetings. Monday, September 25th 5 PM - 6 PM Parents will be provided an overview of the NYS mandated transition process, as well resources available during high school and after graduation. Scan the QR code on the flyer or enter Meeting ID 849 8102 6153 at zoom.us/join Advance registration preferred. If you require an ASL Interpreter, please contact Douglas Gilmore by Monday, September 11, at 2:00p.m. at D.Gilmour@taconicresources.org TRI’s Special Education Advocacy services are paid for in part by: Dutchess County APG, DCFS, NYSED ACCES-VR, and NYS OPWDD Family Support Services
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Special Education Advocacy Program on Spectrum News

On May 1, 2023, Spectrum News ran a story on adults with autism. Jennifer O’Neill, TRI’s Special Education Advocate was interviewed regarding her advocacy work at TRI for individuals on the autism spectrum.  You can view the full video and turn captions on if needed. Click on Continue Reading below to access the Video Link.