TACONIC RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENCE, INC.This group is open to parents and caregivers of students with disabilities at any stage in the process of seeking or receiving Special Education services and/or 504 Plan supports.
Held Virtually via Zoom: Last Thursday of Every Month – 12pm to 1pm.
To register, please follow the link or QR code on the flyer below, or CLICK HERE.
If you have any questions regarding this event series, please call the office at 845-452-3913 for assistance.
Join Us for Support and Community!
* Upcoming workshop December 10th *
What is the Special Education Parent Empowerment Program (PEP)?
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:
Topics for Discussion:
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.
TRI’s Special Education Advocacy Services are paid for in part by Dutchess County, NYSED ACCES-VR, and NYS OPWDD Family Support Services.
Upcoming Meetings:
Morning Session only
Tuesday, December 10th
*9:30 am – Click HERE to register in advance.
(Requests for American Sign-Language interpreters must be submitted by December 2nd, Email j.kreitzer@taconicresources.org
