Virtual Session: Wednesday, April 30th @ 9:30AM
Special Education Advocacy Program
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Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc. (TRI) Special Education Advocacy Program 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.
UNDERSTANDING UPDATES TO OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD) HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES (HCBS) WAIVER PROCESS AND ELIGIBILITY
Virtual Session Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 9:30 AM
CLICK HERE to Register in advance for the Zoom Information Meeting
*Requests for Spanish or American Sign-Language interpreters must be submitted by Monday, April 21st. Email B.Burgoa@taconicresources.org
Topics for Discussion:
• Understanding OPWDD eligibility and updates
• Accessing services and supports
• Transition services and Self-direction process
• Advocacy and rights for individuals with disabilities
Presenter:
Christopher M. Knight, Waiver Enrollment Coordinator,
NYS Office Of People with Developmental Disabilities
Workshop Facilitators:
– Jennifer O’Neill, Senior Special Education Advocate J.Oneill@taconicresources.org 845-745-8097 mobile phone
– Patricia Lucio-Penn, Special Education Advocate -Bilingual Spanish 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.
