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BUILDING SAFE ONLINE HABITS FORCHILDREN AND TEENS WITH DISABILITIES

How do you balance online independence with safety and supervision?

As students spend more time online for school, socializing, and entertainment, families face new challenges in helping children navigate the digital world safely. This workshop will explore common online risks, including scams, cyberbullying, online predators, and oversharing personal information. Participants will learn practical strategies for teaching digital boundaries, recognizing warning signs, supporting safe social media use, and building online safety skills that match their child’s developmental and communication needs.

American Sign-Language interpreters can be requested on the registration form or by emailing Josh at J.Garay@taconicresources.org. Requests MUST be submitted no later than June *10th.

June 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Register for the Zoom Meeting
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Josh Garay, PEP Coordinator

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Helping to Secure the Finacial Future of Individuals with Disabilities

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: