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Westchester Arc
The Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center
265 Saw Mill River Road
Hawthorne, NY 10532
914.949.9300
info@westchesterarc.org
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If you attended our event, please take a moment and complete an Come join us on Saturday, March 6, 2010 for a day filled with information and resources for people with developmental disabilities of all ages and their families. This is an opportunity to attend presentations of interest, network with other families and browse our vendor fair of information and services throughout the county and state including:
This FREE event will take place at the Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center and art gallery—Gallery265. (Click here for directions) Spanish speaking individuals will be available. Space is limited. |
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SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY |
REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST |
8:30 a.m. |
| VENDOR RESOURCE FAIR | 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
SIBSHOP SESSION - 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Peer Support in a Game-Filled Setting
A fun-filled setting for brothers and sisters of individuals with
developmental disabilities to come together and share experiences.
This is intended for ages 7-12.
SEMINAR DESCRIPTIONS AND TIMES |
SEMINAR #1 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
High School Transition: Planning the Path to Adult Services
This session will focus on the valuable process of transitioning a high school student with a developmental disability to adult services. Topics will include:
- Navigation-eligibility for OMRDD, SSI, Medicaid Service Coordination
- Career preparation–job readiness training, internship
- Life skills-community participation, survival skills
- Recreation/respite-socializing, having fun
- Life planning-putting it all together
Westchester Arc Presenters: David Gasparri, Director, Recreation and Independent Living; Mashal Gonzalez, Director, Transitional Services; Ralph Szur, Director, Life Planning Center; Mary Ann Shelton, Family Outreach Coordinator/Navigation.
SEMINAR #2 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
What Do You Do When the School Day is Done?
An overview of after school and vacation recreation, respite and other services for your child age 5-15.
Panel of Presenters: Jody Campbell, Senior Program Manager, Recreation, Respite & Independent Living, Westchester Arc; Mindy Cohen, Director of Special Services, JCC on the Hudson; Tara Klein, Westchester & Eastern Putnam Regional SEPTA & Pleasantville SEPTA co-chair, & Parent Advocate, Westchester Arc; Claudia Spaziante, OMRDD/Hudson Valley DDSO Family Support Services Coordinator.
SEMINAR #3 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Transitioning Without Tears
Learn how you and your child can make the jump into preschool or kindergarten. Activities to reduce stress will be discussed, including story books, suggestions for field trips and ways to answer questions in a non-threatening manner. The nuts and bolts of the Committee on Special Education and its difference from the preschool system will also be discussed.
The Children’s School for Early Development Presenters: Kathy Higgins, R.N., Educational Advocate; Dr. Vicki Mast, School Psychologist
SEMINAR #4 12:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Planning for the Future…Estate Planning & Guardianship
Panel of Presenters: Bernard Krooks, Esq., Littman Krooks, LLP
Sheryl Frishman, Esq., Frishman and Faber; Fran Pantaleo, Esq., Walsh and Amicucci LLP.; Nancy Succoso, Assistant Executive Director, Westchester Arc; Anne Sweazey, Executive Director, Westchester Arc Foundation
> View 2010 Event Brochure (pdf)
To register by phone, email or for additional information
Contact Fran Higgins, 914.495.4536, fhiggins@westchesterarc.org.
Westchester Arc's Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center
265 Saw Mill River Road
Hawthorne, NY 10532 - 914.428.8330 - 914.949.9300
» Click here for directions to Westchester Arc's Gleeson-Israel
Gateway Center. Event is FREE and ample parking is available.