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MEMBER AND FAMILY FORUMS

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September Forum: Educational Advocacy 101

Online Tuesday, September 23, from 12 to 1 p.m.

This workshop is designed to empower families with a clear understanding of the Special Education process. You will learn about the importance of having in-depth insights into your child’s disability and the special education process. Learn strategies for long-term planning and how to effectively collaborate and communicate with your child’s education team. Discover tools for staying organized and advocating with confidence every step of the way.

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Fecha: Jueves 25 de Septiembre de las 3pm a 4:30pm

Descripción del foro: Acompáñenos en un taller informativo donde podra conocer sobre derechos y cómo desenvolverse en el sistema de Educación Especial. En este taller, abordaremos:

  • Procedimientos basicos sobre la Educacion Especial
  • Sus derechos durante una reunion del Programa de Educacion Individualizado, IEP por sus siglas en ingles.
  • Programas especializados en escuelas públicas: NEST, HORIZON, ACES y AIMS
  • Cuándo se necesitan Evaluaciones Funcionales del Comportamiento (FBA) y Planes de Intervención del Comportamiento (BIP)
  • Evaluaciones educativas independientes y cómo superar desafíos
  • Mediación, audiencias imparciales y aceptacion en escuelas privadas
  • Defensa de estudiantes que enfrentan abuso, acoso o maltrato
  • Presentación de quejas, acceso a detalles de la investigación y garantía de la protección estudiantil
  • Derechos de interpretación para reuniones y documentos escolares

 

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Save the Date: October Forum: Self-Direction
Online Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 12-1 p.m.

Join us for a discussion on self-direction hosted by Nichole Hastings, the Coordinator of Self-Advocacy & Community Engagement at the Westchester Institute of Human Development. As an individual with developmental disabilities and a professional, Nichole has used self-direction for over 20 years. She has educated families, self-advocates, and service providers about her lived experience, using the program in both professional and personal capacities.

This presentation will provide:
• A definition of self-direction.
• An easy-to-understand explanation of how the program can benefit individuals with disabilities.
• The steps involved in getting started with and maintaining the program.
• A unique and personal perspective on how the self-direction can help an individual with a disability live a fulfilling and independent lifestyle.

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Save the Date: Pathways to Support: Navigating IDD and Behavioral Health Services
Online Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 6-7 p.m.

More information and registration information to come.

Questions? Contact Member Relations.

Translations Available

Real-time written translations in Spanish, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, and other languages will be provided.
Traducción escrita en tiempo real disponible en Español.
提供中文实时书面翻译。
提供中文實時書面翻譯。