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Herbert Katzenberg Center
121 Westmoreland Avenue
White Plains, NY 10606
(914) 949-9300
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| Saturday, February 2, 2008 |
| 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
White Plains High School - 550 North Street - White Plains, NY 10605 |
| This is a FREE event! Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is encouraged. If you will need sign language interpretation for the day's events, notify us by January 25. Childcare provided with pre-registration only. » Click here to pre-register using our online form |
REGISTRATION & COFFEE |
9:00 a.m. |
| RESOURCE FAIR | 9:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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WORKSHOPS 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon |
Workshop #1
Ages 18 Months to 3 Years: From Early Intervention to Pre-School
Making the transition from the early intervention system to the Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE).
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Workshop #2
Ages 5-15: Yearly Transitions
An interactive, mock Committee for Special
Education (CSE) meeting. Learn legal, negotiation
and practical strategies.
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Workshop #3
Ages 15-21: Teens and Young Adults
Two families discuss how to plan for leaving high school and home and how these plans impact a young person with disabilities.
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Workshop#4
Transitions to Middle Age and Beyond
Have you had a recent financial and legal checkup? Are your estate planning and guardianship documents up-to-date?
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Workshop #5
Self-Advocacy and Planning for the Future
A panel of self-advocates and staff will discuss planning for the future based on personal choice. They will highlight the roles of staff and families
in facilitating this process.
LUNCH AND RAFFLE Noon - 1:00 p.m.
KEYNOTE PANEL 1:00 p.m. |
Legislation and Community Life – Where Are We Going?
This panel of congressional representatives will explore the current state and federal legislative initiatives that affect the lives of people with developmental disabilities in our community. The session will be facilitated by Ben Golden, associate executive director of NYSARC.
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For more information
Contact Fran Higgins, 914-428-8330, ext. 3028, fhiggins@westchesterarc.org.
» Click here for event brochure (pdf)
» Click here for directions to White Plains High School.
An online evaluation form will be available on February 4, 2008.
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