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Plenary Session
Join Edward R. Matthews and elected officials from the City and the State of New York, in a discussion about programs and policies addressing the needs of people with disabilities.
Presenters: Edward Matthews, CEO, Adapt Community Network, and guest(s)
Parent Advocacy: Now More Important Than Ever Join us for this special panel of five diverse and accomplished parents as they share their experiences in advocating for their loved one and the special needs community. Learn how you too can successfully advocate for your family and initiate change in the lives of varied members of the special needs community. Parents: Elly Rufer, Kerbanoo D’Rozario, Kim Madden, Kpana Kpoto, and Paola Jordan
A) Benefits and Entitlements for People with DisabilitiesLearn about public benefits and Medicaid Waivers available to people with disabilities so you will have the knowledge to know what your loved ones may be eligible for.
Presenters: Lin Perry, Family Project Director, Parent to Parent NYS
B) Housing and You An introduction to the array of housing options and supports available for people with I/DD in New York State.
Presenters: Linda Schellenberg, Director of Community Services, The Center for Family Support; from ADAPT Community Network, Melissa Wilcox, Director of ISS and Carol Lincoln, Assistant V.P of Managed Care
C) Effective Supervision of Your Child’s Support Staff: A Special Workshop for Parents Parents will learn how to effectively train staff who work in their child at home to ensure their children will get the most out of the services they receive.
Presenters: Dr. Eileen Hopkins, Eden II
D) How to Help Children Succeed in School Through Assistive Technology Learn how assistive technology used to help children with special needs participate more fully in academic activities.
Presenters: Peter Pitaressi, Director of TRAID/TechWorks at ADAPT Community, David Carroca, OTR/L, M.Ed (D75- Assistive Technology Director), & Colleen F. Warn, PT, ATP (Director, Center for Assistive Technology, Office of related Services)
E) Partnering with Parents: Lessons from the Pandemic Join us for this Ramapo workshop where we will discuss the physical, emotional, and spiritual lessons learned from the pandemic, and discuss the impact the pandemic has had on parent engagement, relationships with community, and the changing expectations in outcomes for students in schools, as well as discuss how we can continue to be stronger, more resilient, more knowledgeable, and more caring individuals.
Presenters: Ramapo for Children
F) Promoting Regular Sleep Patterns in Individuals with Autism Presenter: Mary McDonald, PhD, BCBA Sleep problems are frequently reported in individuals on the autistic spectrum. This session will discuss some common barriers to sleep and a variety of sleep issues that may occur, from difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep to sleeping in the parent’s bed against the parent’s wishes. The session will focus on the importance of the assessment of sleep behavior and the use of a sleep diary. There will be a review of proactive strategies and interventions to promote regular sleep patterns. Data collection and analysis of sleep behavior will be discussed.
Presenters: Mary McDonald, PhD, BCBA
G) Understanding Challenging Behavior in Individuals with ASD: Developing a Proactive Approach The focus of this session will be to highlight important assessment considerations when addressing the challenging behaviors of learners with autism spectrum disorders. Attendees will be provided with a myriad of assessment tools and data collection systems to guide them in understanding the functions of challenging behaviors. These tools and strategies are discussed with respect to the subsequent development of comprehensive, individually-tailored, behavioral interventions. Topics including data collection, reinforcement principles, functional behavioral assessment, proactive strategies for prevention of behavior and overcoming common obstacles will be discussed.
Presenters: Mary McDonald, PhD, BCBA
H) Transition to Adulthood and OPWDD Funded Services: What You Need to Know This session will review the many OPWDD services available to individuals with I/DD both prior to and after graduation from school, with an emphasis on the different Day Habilitation and Employment service options. We will cover the steps in establishing eligibility for OPWDD services, and how to find the most appropriate services and supports to meet each individual’s needs and wants. Finally, we will provide an overview of how Adapt Community Network’s Adult Learning and Community Connections programs support people in learning new skills, pursuing individual interests and attaining their personal goals and dreams.
Presenters: Karen Liebman, Coordinator of Operations, Program Services, Kelly Spina, Coordinator of Operations, Adult Day Service & Horatio Woods, Director, Supported Employment, Adapt Community Network.
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