Welcome to this year's Virtual Family Connect Summit,
presented by ADAPT Community Network!
Captions are available for all sessions in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
¡Bienvenido a la Conferencia Virtual de Family Connect de este año,
presentada por ADAPT Community Network!
Los subtítulos están disponibles para todas las sesiones en inglés, español y chino.
欢迎参加今年的虚拟家庭连接峰会，
由 ADAPT 社区网络介绍！
字幕可用于所有英语、西班牙语和中文课程
Disclaimer
This workshop is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and information expressed by the presenters are their views and does not reflect the position or policy of ADAPT Community Network. Information included in this presentation may not be suitable for all families. The content is not to be considered medical, therapeutic, or legal advice and the information provided is not a substitute for a professional opinion. ADAPT strongly suggests that you consult your doctor, social worker, and/or therapist regarding specific questions and for further information.
In no event shall ADAPT be liable for any type of loss or damage that could be construed as arising from this presentation. Join Edward R. Matthews and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, New York State, in a discussion about programs and policies addressing the needs of people with disabilities.
PRESENTERS: Edward Matthews, CEO, ADAPT Community Network, and New York State Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
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.
PRESENTERS: Elly Rufer, Kerbanoo D’Rozario, Kim Madden, Kpana Kpoto, and Paola Jordan
A) Benefits and Entitlements for People with Disabilities
Learn 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: Melissa Wilcox, ADAPT Community Network; Carol Lincoln, ADAPT Community Network; Linda Schellenberg, Director of Community Services, CFNY
C) Effective Supervision of Your Child’s Support Staff: A Special Workshop for Parents
Parents will learn how to effectively train staff who work with their child at home to ensure their children will get the most out of the services they receive.
PRESENTER: Dr. Eileen Hopkins, Deputy Executive Director at Eden II Programs
D) How to Help Children Succeed in School Through Assistive Technology
Learn how assistive technology is used to help children with special needs participate more fully in academic activities.
PRESENTER: Peter Pitaressi, Director of TRAID/TechWorks, David Carroca, OTR/L, M.Ed (D75- Assistive Technology Director), & Colleen F. Warn, PT, ATP (Director, Center for Assistive Technology, Office of related Services) Lindsey Huntley, AAC/AT Supervisor Center for Assistive Technology
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.
PRESENTER: Evelyn Alvarez, Senior Director, Family Partnerships at Ramapo for Children
F) Promoting Regular Sleep Patterns in Individuals with Autism
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: Dr. Mary McDonald
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: Dr. Mary McDonald
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.
PRESENTER: Karen Liebman, Coordinator of Operations, Program Services, Kelly Spina, Coordinator of Operations, Adult Day Service & Horatio Woods, Director, Supported Employment, ADAPT Community Network
sponsors
Vonage (Nasdaq: VG), a global cloud communications leader, helps businesses accelerate their digital transformation. Vonage’s Communications Platform is fully programmable and allows for the integration of Video, Voice, Chat, Messaging and Verification into existing products, workflows and systems. Vonage’s fully programmable unified communications and contact center applications are built from the Vonage platform and enable companies to transform how they communicate and operate from the office or anywhere, providing enormous flexibility and ensuring business continuity.
Partners Health Plan (PHP) is committed to person-centered care planning that provides support to assist our members in accessing the highest quality healthcare and services, promoting good health and wellness, improving quality of life and supporting each member to live the life they choose. PHP’s plan provides care management services and medical coverage to individuals with IDD, eligible for Medicaid and Medicare, in the downstate NY area. Please visit us at www.phpcares.org or call us at 855-747-5483.
Birch Family Services empowers individuals with autism and developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. For more than 45 years, Birch has been a leading provider of education, employment, and residential programs in New York City.
From preschool to graduation, employment and beyond, the organization supports more than 2,000 individuals and their families each year as they navigate significant transitions across their lifetime.
LIMITLESS. — without end, limit, or boundary. That is what the mission of LIMITLESS STYLUS is all about. Paul Tudisco, founder, and CEO’s vision introduced a revolutionary device to help improve the betterment of people with limited mobility and physical challenges. Paul’s idea was to give people with disabilities the empowerment to “know no limit” with the help of his stylus device. Working closely with Adapt Community Network (formerly UCP of NYC), Paul was able to share his thoughts and inspirations behind the device. The LIMITLESS STYLUS product attaches to the wrist of the user and allows one to use a touch screen device with the simplest of ease. Visit www.limitedstylus.com today to see the device “in-action”, to read about the features, as-well-as the product information, and to purchase. Let Paul help guide you on how and what Limitless Style can do for you.
Disability Studies is an emerging academic field that explores disability from multiple perspectives, including the social sciences, humanities, science, and the law. The CUNY School of Professional Studies offers groundbreaking, fully accredited online degree and certificate programs within Disability Studies. Programs include the BA in Disability Studies, MA in Disability Studies, MS in Disability Services in Higher Education, Advanced Certificate in Disability Studies, and the Advanced Certificate in Disability Services in Higher Education.
At Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), we are dedicated to protecting every child’s right to an education, focusing on students from low-income backgrounds who are struggling in school or experiencing school discrimination of any kind. Our staff of attorneys and education specialists provide free legal and advocacy services, including representation at school-related hearings and appeals, and a wide range of resources — including fact sheets, workshops, and trainings — to help families stand up for their children’s educational rights.
INCLUDEnyc (www.includenyc.org) is the leading provider of training and information for young people with any disability from 0-26, their families, and the professionals who support them in New York City. INCLUDEnyc assists more than 15,000 people each year and reaches nearly a million individuals through digital communications and community outreach. Founded in 1983, INCLUDEnyc believes every young person should be fully included in school, in the workforce, in the community -– and should have access to resources, services, and supports to succeed.
NY Connects is OPEN and operating remotely!
CIDNY’s NY Connects program is a free, trusted place to go for information about benefits, resources, and services that support people with disabilities. We work with New Yorkers of all ages and with any type of disability. (Visible and Invisible) NY Connects can help people with disabilities:
• Remain independent
• Understand paths to care
• Discover transportation options
• Get answers about Medicaid, Medicare, and health insurance
• Apply for benefits including Guardianship,Homecare SSI, SSDI, and CDPAP
• Learn housing options
• Get help with food resources
Get in touch today to let us know how we can help 1-844-862-7930. Find NY connects online at https://www.cindy.org/nyconnects
Goodwill Industries NYNJ Day Services provides the following services: Day Habilitation without Walls, Community Based Prevocational Services, Saturday Respite, ADVANCE – program for residents of Manhattan & The Bronx with ASD but doesn’t have OPWDD eligibility, Brooklyn Prospects – program for residents of any borough with any disability but doesn’t have OPWDD eligibility, SEMP, and Family Reimbursement for residents of the Bronx.
The contact person is Porsha Brown – pbrown@goodwillny.org – 347.906.2556
We service every borough EXCEPT Staten Island
NYC FAIR (Family Advocacy & Information Resource)
A RESOURCE NETWORK FOR FAMILIES
Dedicated to creating a network of informed and empowered family members and friends to be effective advocates for the ID/DD community. For more information, please visit http://www.nycfamilyadvocacyinformationresource.org/.
Unlimited FREE audiobooks! If you have low vision, a physical disability, or a reading disability, you can get free talking books and a talking book player mailed to your door, a free mobile app to listen on-the-go, braille-learning materials, and technology coaching from the Andrew Heiskell Library. Choose from over 145,000 titles! For more information visit talkingbooks.nypl.org.
ipad donors
Thank you to our tech donors for their generous contributions!
Únase a Edward R. Matthews y Kirsten Gillibrand, Senadora del Estado de Nueva York, en una discusión sobre programas y políticas que abordan las necesidades de las personas con discapacidades.
Presentadores: Edward Matthews, CEO, ADAPT Community Network, e Senadora del Estado de Nueva York, Kirsten Gillibrand
Como Hacer Valer los Derechos de su Niño(a) con Discapacidad
Únase a nuestro panel de padres activistas en el área de discapacidad como ellos comparten su experiencia en abogar por los derechos de sus hijos con necesidades especiales. Aprenda como puede abogar de manera asertiva como miembro de familia para iniciar el cambio en la vida de su ser querido con discapacidad y la diversas necesidades de esta comunidad.
Presentadores: Elly Rufer, Kerbanoo D’Rozario, Kim Madden, Kpana Kpoto, y Paola Jordan
A) Beneficios y Derechos para Personas con Discapacidad
Aprenda sobre los beneficios públicos y las excepciones de Medicaid disponibles para las personas con discapacidades para que tenga el conocimiento para saber para qué pueden ser elegibles sus seres queridos.
Presentadores: Lin Perry, Directora del Proyecto Familiar, Parent to Parent NYS
B) La Vivienda y Usted
Una introducción a la variedad de opciones de vivienda y apoyos disponibles para personas con discapacidad en el estado de Nueva York.
Presentadores: Linda Schellenberg, Directora de Servicios Comunitarios, The Center for Family Support; de ADAPT Community Network, Melissa Wilcox, Directora de ISS y Carol Lincoln, Vicepresidenta Asistente de Managed Care
C) Supervisión efectiva del personal de apoyo de su hijo(a) en el hogar: un taller especial para padres
Los padres aprenderán cómo capacitar efectivamente al personal que trabaja con su hijo en el hogar para garantizar que sus hijos obtengan el máximo provecho de los servicios que reciben.
Presentadores: Dra. Eileen Hopkins, Directora Ejecutivo del Programa de Eden II
D) Cómo ayudar a los niños a tener éxito en la escuela a través de la tecnología asistida.
Aprenda cómo obtener y utilizar los servicios de tecnologia asistida para ayudar a niños y jovenes con necesidades especiales.
Presentadores: Peter Pitaressi, Director de TRAID/TechWorks en ADAPT Community,
David Carroca, OTR/L, M.Ed (D75- Director de Tecnología de Asistencia), y Colleen F. Warn, PT, ATP (Directora, Centro de Tecnología de Asistencia, Oficina de Servicios Relacionados) Lindsey Huntley, AAC/AT Supervisora del Centro de Tecnología de Asistencia
E) Colaboracion con los Padres de familia: Lecciones aprendidas durante la Pandemia
Únase a nosotros para este taller de Ramapo donde discutiremos los aprendizages que la pandemia nos a dejado en relacion al area emocional, fisica y espiritual y el impacto en la participacion de padres de familias. Se discutira el impacto de la pandemia como afecta las relaciones en la comunidad y los cambios de expectativas que influencian directamente los logros de los estudiantes dentro de las escuelas. Tambien se discutira como continuaremos siendo más fuertes, mas resilentes y más compasivos.
Presentadores: Evelyn Alvarez, Senior Director, Family Partnerships at Ramapo for Children
F) Promover Patrones de Sueño Regulares en Personas con Autismo
Los problemas del sueño se informan con frecuencia en individuos en el espectro autista. Esta sesión discutirá algunas barreras comunes para dormir y una variedad de problemas de sueño que pueden ocurrir, desde dificultad para conciliar el sueño y permanecer dormido hasta dormir en la cama de los padres en contra de los deseos de los padres. La sesión se centrará en la importancia de la evaluación del comportamiento del sueño y el uso de un diario de sueño. Habrá una revisión de estrategias e intervenciones proactivas para promover patrones de sueño regulares. Se discutirá la recopilación de datos y el análisis del comportamiento del sueño.
Presentadores: Dra. Mary McDonald
G) Comprender el comportamiento desafiante en personas con Autismo: Desarrollar un enfoque proactivo
El enfoque de esta sesión será resaltar las consideraciones importantes de evaluación al abordar los comportamientos desafiantes de los estudiantes con trastornos del espectro autista. A los asistentes se les proporcionará una gran cantidad de herramientas de evaluación y sistemas de recopilación de datos para guiarlos en la comprensión de las funciones de los comportamientos desafiantes. Estas herramientas y estrategias se discuten con respecto al desarrollo posterior de intervenciones conductuales integrales, adaptadas individualmente. Se discutirán temas que incluyen la recopilación de datos, los principios de refuerzo, la evaluación funcional del comportamiento, las estrategias proactivas para la prevención del comportamiento y la superación de obstáculos comunes.
Presentadores: Dra. Mary McDonald
H) Transición a la Edad Adulta y Servicios Financiados por OPWDD: Lo que Necesita Saber
Esta sesión revisará los muchos servicios de OPWDD disponibles para las personas con discapacidades tanto antes como después de la graduación de la escuela, con énfasis en las diferentes opciones de servicios de habilitación diaria y empleo. Cubriremos los pasos para establecer la elegibilidad para los servicios de OPWDD, y cómo encontrar los servicios y apoyos más apropiados para satisfacer las necesidades y deseos de cada individuo. Finalmente, proporcionaremos una visión general de cómo los programas de Aprendizaje de Adultos y Conexiones Comunitarias de Adapt Community Network apoyan a las personas en el aprendizaje de nuevas habilidades, la búsqueda de intereses individuales y el logro de sus metas y sueños personales.
Presentadores: Karen Liebman, Coordinadora de Operaciones, Servicios del Programa, Kelly Spina, Coordinadora de Operaciones, Adult Day Service & Horatio Woods, Director, Empleo apoyado, ADAPT Community Network
sponsors
Vonage (Nasdaq: VG), a global cloud communications leader, helps businesses accelerate their digital transformation. Vonage’s Communications Platform is fully programmable and allows for the integration of Video, Voice, Chat, Messaging and Verification into existing products, workflows and systems. Vonage’s fully programmable unified communications and contact center applications are built from the Vonage platform and enable companies to transform how they communicate and operate from the office or anywhere, providing enormous flexibility and ensuring business continuity.
NYSARC Trust Services administers pooled special needs trusts and has helped people with disabilities protect their financial eligibility for benefits since 1972 Our pooled trust programs can help you:
• Plan for the future needs of a loved one with a disability
• Protect unexpected windfalls of money (inheritance, retroactive benefit payment, settlement award, etc.)
• Preserve income and assets for Medicaid planning purposes and long-term care needs
For more information, please call (518) 439-8323 or visit www.nysarctrustservices.org.
Partners Health Plan (PHP) is committed to person-centered care planning that provides support to assist our members in accessing the highest quality healthcare and services, promoting good health and wellness, improving quality of life and supporting each member to live the life they choose. PHP’s plan provides care management services and medical coverage to individuals with IDD, eligible for Medicaid and Medicare, in the downstate NY area. Please visit us at www.phpcares.org or call us at 855-747-5483.
Birch Family Services empowers individuals with autism and developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. For more than 45 years, Birch has been a leading provider of education, employment, and residential programs in New York City.
From preschool to graduation, employment and beyond, the organization supports more than 2,000 individuals and their families each year as they navigate significant transitions across their lifetime.
LIMITLESS. — without end, limit, or boundary. That is what the mission of LIMITLESS STYLUS is all about. Paul Tudisco, founder, and CEO’s vision introduced a revolutionary device to help improve the betterment of people with limited mobility and physical challenges. Paul’s idea was to give people with disabilities the empowerment to “know no limit” with the help of his stylus device. Working closely with Adapt Community Network (formerly UCP of NYC), Paul was able to share his thoughts and inspirations behind the device. The LIMITLESS STYLUS product attaches to the wrist of the user and allows one to use a touch screen device with the simplest of ease. Visit www.limitedstylus.com today to see the device “in-action”, to read about the features, as-well-as the product information, and to purchase. Let Paul help guide you on how and what Limitless Style can do for you.
Disability Studies is an emerging academic field that explores disability from multiple perspectives, including the social sciences, humanities, science, and the law. The CUNY School of Professional Studies offers groundbreaking, fully accredited online degree and certificate programs within Disability Studies. Programs include the BA in Disability Studies, MA in Disability Studies, MS in Disability Services in Higher Education, Advanced Certificate in Disability Studies, and the Advanced Certificate in Disability Services in Higher Education.
At Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), we are dedicated to protecting every child’s right to an education, focusing on students from low-income backgrounds who are struggling in school or experiencing school discrimination of any kind. Our staff of attorneys and education specialists provide free legal and advocacy services, including representation at school-related hearings and appeals, and a wide range of resources — including fact sheets, workshops, and trainings — to help families stand up for their children’s educational rights.
INCLUDEnyc (www.includenyc.org) is the leading provider of training and information for young people with any disability from 0-26, their families, and the professionals who support them in New York City. INCLUDEnyc assists more than 15,000 people each year and reaches nearly a million individuals through digital communications and community outreach. Founded in 1983, INCLUDEnyc believes every young person should be fully included in school, in the workforce, in the community -– and should have access to resources, services, and supports to succeed.
NY Connects is OPEN and operating remotely!
CIDNY’s NY Connects program is a free, trusted place to go for information about benefits, resources, and services that support people with disabilities. We work with New Yorkers of all ages and with any type of disability. (Visible and Invisible) NY Connects can help people with disabilities:
• Remain independent
• Understand paths to care
• Discover transportation options
• Get answers about Medicaid, Medicare, and health insurance
• Apply for benefits including Guardianship,Homecare SSI, SSDI, and CDPAP
• Learn housing options
• Get help with food resources
Get in touch today to let us know how we can help 1-844-862-7930. Find NY connects online at https://www.cindy.org/nyconnects
Goodwill Industries NYNJ Day Services provides the following services: Day Habilitation without Walls, Community Based Prevocational Services, Saturday Respite, ADVANCE – program for residents of Manhattan & The Bronx with ASD but doesn’t have OPWDD eligibility, Brooklyn Prospects – program for residents of any borough with any disability but doesn’t have OPWDD eligibility, SEMP, and Family Reimbursement for residents of the Bronx.
The contact person is Porsha Brown – pbrown@goodwillny.org – 347.906.2556
We service every borough EXCEPT Staten Island
NYC FAIR (Family Advocacy & Information Resource)
A RESOURCE NETWORK FOR FAMILIES
Dedicated to creating a network of informed and empowered family members and friends to be effective advocates for the ID/DD community. For more information, please visit http://www.nycfamilyadvocacyinformationresource.org/.
Unlimited FREE audiobooks! If you have low vision, a physical disability, or a reading disability, you can get free talking books and a talking book player mailed to your door, a free mobile app to listen on-the-go, braille-learning materials, and technology coaching from the Andrew Heiskell Library. Choose from over 145,000 titles! For more information visit talkingbooks.nypl.org.
ipad donors
Thank you to our tech donors for their generous contributions!
与爱德华·马修斯以及来自纽约市和纽约州的民选官员一起讨论解决残疾人需要的方案和政策
可能的演讲者: 爱德华·马修斯，适应社区网络首席执行官，嘉宾
家长宣传：现在比以往任何时候都更加重要
加入我们的由五个不同的并有成就的父母组成的特别小组，分享他们为亲人和特殊需要的社区倡导的经验。了解您也可以如何能够成功地为您的家庭倡导，并改变特殊需求社区不同成员的生活变化。
可能的演讲者: 父母: Elly Rufer, Kerbanoo D’Rozario, Kim Madden, Kpana Kpoto, Paola Jordan
A) 残疾人的福利和权利
了解残疾人可享受的公共福利和医疗补助豁免，以便您了解您的亲人可能有资格享受什么。
可能的演讲者: 林佩里，家庭项目主任，父母对父母NYS
B) 住房和你
介绍纽约州为I/DD患者提供的一系列住房选择和支持。
可能的演讲者: 梅丽莎·威尔科克斯，适应社区网络;卡罗尔·林肯，适应社区网络;琳达·舍伦伯格，纽约社区服务部主任
C) 有效监督孩子的支持人员：家长特别研讨会
家长将学习如何有效地培训在家工作的员工，以确保他们的孩子能够充分利用他们得到的服务。
可能的演讲者: 艾琳·霍普金斯博士，伊甸园二世
D) 如何通过辅助技术帮助孩子在学校取得成功
了解如何帮助有特殊需要的儿童更充分地参与学术活动。
可能的演讲者: 彼得·皮塔雷西，TRAID/技术工厂总监，
大卫·卡·罗卡，OTR/L，M.Ed（D75-辅助技术总监），
科琳·弗恩，PT，ATP（相关服务办公室辅助技术中心主任）
林赛·亨特利， AAC/AT辅助技术主管中心
E) 与父母合作：从大流行中吸取的教训（小组）
参加这次拉马波研讨会，我们将讨论从大流行中学到的身体、情感和精神教训，讨论大流行对家长参与、与社区关系的影响，以及学校学生对结果的期望变化，并讨论如何继续更强大、更有弹性， 更知识渊博，更有爱心的个人。
可能的演讲者: 伊芙琳·阿尔瓦雷斯
F) 促进自闭症患者的定期睡眠模式
孤独症患者中经常报告睡眠问题。 本次会议将讨论一些常见的睡眠障碍和可能发生的各种睡眠问题，从难以入睡和保持睡眠到违背父母意愿睡在父母的床上。 会议将重点讨论评估睡眠行为和使用睡眠日记的重要性。 将审查积极的战略和干预措施，以促进定期睡眠模式。将讨论睡眠行为的数据收集和分析。
可能的演讲者: 玛丽·麦克唐纳，BCBA博士，
G) 了解患有 ASD 的个人的具有挑战性的行为：开发主动方法
本次会议的重点将是在解决自闭症谱系障碍学习者具有挑战性的行为时，突出重要的评估考虑。 与会者将获得无数的评估工具和数据收集系统，以指导他们理解具有挑战性的行为的功能。 这些工具和战略是讨论关于随后制定全面的、单独定制的行为干预措施的。 将讨论数据收集、强化原则、功能行为评估、预防行为的前瞻性战略和克服常见障碍等主题。
可能的演讲者: 玛丽·麦克唐纳，BCBA博士，
H) 过渡到成人和 OPWDD 资助服务：您需要了解的内容
本期会议将审查在毕业前后为I/DD患者提供的许多OPWDD服务，重点是不同的日化和就业服务选项。 我们将涵盖确定 OPWDD 服务资格的步骤，以及如何找到最合适的服务和支持，以满足每个人的需求和需求。 最后，我们将概述适应社区网络的成人学习和社区连接计划如何支持人们学习新技能、追求个人兴趣和实现个人目标和梦想。
可能的演讲者: 凯伦·利布曼，运营，项目服务协调员，凯利·斯皮纳，成人日服务和霍雷肖·伍兹运营协调员，支持就业，适应社区网络主任
sponsors
Vonage (Nasdaq: VG), a global cloud communications leader, helps businesses accelerate their digital transformation. Vonage’s Communications Platform is fully programmable and allows for the integration of Video, Voice, Chat, Messaging and Verification into existing products, workflows and systems. Vonage’s fully programmable unified communications and contact center applications are built from the Vonage platform and enable companies to transform how they communicate and operate from the office or anywhere, providing enormous flexibility and ensuring business continuity.
NYSARC Trust Services administers pooled special needs trusts and has helped people with disabilities protect their financial eligibility for benefits since 1972 Our pooled trust programs can help you:
• Plan for the future needs of a loved one with a disability
• Protect unexpected windfalls of money (inheritance, retroactive benefit payment, settlement award, etc.)
• Preserve income and assets for Medicaid planning purposes and long-term care needs
For more information, please call (518) 439-8323 or visit www.nysarctrustservices.org.
Partners Health Plan (PHP) is committed to person-centered care planning that provides support to assist our members in accessing the highest quality healthcare and services, promoting good health and wellness, improving quality of life and supporting each member to live the life they choose. PHP’s plan provides care management services and medical coverage to individuals with IDD, eligible for Medicaid and Medicare, in the downstate NY area. Please visit us at www.phpcares.org or call us at 855-747-5483.
Birch Family Services empowers individuals with autism and developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. For more than 45 years, Birch has been a leading provider of education, employment, and residential programs in New York City.
From preschool to graduation, employment and beyond, the organization supports more than 2,000 individuals and their families each year as they navigate significant transitions across their lifetime.
LIMITLESS. — without end, limit, or boundary. That is what the mission of LIMITLESS STYLUS is all about. Paul Tudisco, founder, and CEO’s vision introduced a revolutionary device to help improve the betterment of people with limited mobility and physical challenges. Paul’s idea was to give people with disabilities the empowerment to “know no limit” with the help of his stylus device. Working closely with Adapt Community Network (formerly UCP of NYC), Paul was able to share his thoughts and inspirations behind the device. The LIMITLESS STYLUS product attaches to the wrist of the user and allows one to use a touch screen device with the simplest of ease. Visit www.limitedstylus.com today to see the device “in-action”, to read about the features, as-well-as the product information, and to purchase. Let Paul help guide you on how and what Limitless Style can do for you.
Disability Studies is an emerging academic field that explores disability from multiple perspectives, including the social sciences, humanities, science, and the law. The CUNY School of Professional Studies offers groundbreaking, fully accredited online degree and certificate programs within Disability Studies. Programs include the BA in Disability Studies, MA in Disability Studies, MS in Disability Services in Higher Education, Advanced Certificate in Disability Studies, and the Advanced Certificate in Disability Services in Higher Education.
At Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), we are dedicated to protecting every child’s right to an education, focusing on students from low-income backgrounds who are struggling in school or experiencing school discrimination of any kind. Our staff of attorneys and education specialists provide free legal and advocacy services, including representation at school-related hearings and appeals, and a wide range of resources — including fact sheets, workshops, and trainings — to help families stand up for their children’s educational rights.
INCLUDEnyc (www.includenyc.org) is the leading provider of training and information for young people with any disability from 0-26, their families, and the professionals who support them in New York City. INCLUDEnyc assists more than 15,000 people each year and reaches nearly a million individuals through digital communications and community outreach. Founded in 1983, INCLUDEnyc believes every young person should be fully included in school, in the workforce, in the community -– and should have access to resources, services, and supports to succeed.
NY Connects is OPEN and operating remotely!
CIDNY’s NY Connects program is a free, trusted place to go for information about benefits, resources, and services that support people with disabilities. We work with New Yorkers of all ages and with any type of disability. (Visible and Invisible) NY Connects can help people with disabilities:
• Remain independent
• Understand paths to care
• Discover transportation options
• Get answers about Medicaid, Medicare, and health insurance
• Apply for benefits including Guardianship,Homecare SSI, SSDI, and CDPAP
• Learn housing options
• Get help with food resources
Get in touch today to let us know how we can help 1-844-862-7930. Find NY connects online at https://www.cindy.org/nyconnects
Goodwill Industries NYNJ Day Services provides the following services: Day Habilitation without Walls, Community Based Prevocational Services, Saturday Respite, ADVANCE – program for residents of Manhattan & The Bronx with ASD but doesn’t have OPWDD eligibility, Brooklyn Prospects – program for residents of any borough with any disability but doesn’t have OPWDD eligibility, SEMP, and Family Reimbursement for residents of the Bronx.
The contact person is Porsha Brown – pbrown@goodwillny.org – 347.906.2556
We service every borough EXCEPT Staten Island
NYC FAIR (Family Advocacy & Information Resource)
A RESOURCE NETWORK FOR FAMILIES
Dedicated to creating a network of informed and empowered family members and friends to be effective advocates for the ID/DD community. For more information, please visit http://www.nycfamilyadvocacyinformationresource.org/.
Unlimited FREE audiobooks! If you have low vision, a physical disability, or a reading disability, you can get free talking books and a talking book player mailed to your door, a free mobile app to listen on-the-go, braille-learning materials, and technology coaching from the Andrew Heiskell Library. Choose from over 145,000 titles! For more information visit talkingbooks.nypl.org.
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