Please note the Manhattan DD Council Family and Professional Resource Fair will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania
401 7th Ave 18th Fl, New York, NY 10001.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 14, 2014
10:00 AM – 12 Noon
Location: YAI
460 West 34th Street – 11th Floor (corner of 10th Avenue)
New York, New York 10001
For More Information: Jennifer Shaoul @ 212.273.6869 / Jennifer.Shaoul@yai.org
Amy Bittinger @ 718-859-5420 ext. 234 / abittinger@ucpnyc.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Attachments FFS 11.12.13
1. Jay Kleinman of Lifespire announced:
Openings in behavior management program for all ages. Spanish and English.
Call 718-454-6940
2. Pat Liu of GHO announced:
a. That they have availability of Reimbursement funds for goods and short term respite.
b. Family Support Case Management, Medicaid is not required, bilingual staff Mandarin/Cantonese.
Call 718-307-6563 or Pat@ghoinc.org
3. Ilka Brito of UCP of NYC announced:
a. Family Connect November calendar was distributed.
b. Overnight Respite program flyer was distributed.
c. Project Connect Service and Support flyer was distributed.
d. Family Reimbursement monies available please call for an application.
Call 877-827-2666 or projectconnect@ucpnyc.org
4. Jennifer Shaoul of YAI LINK announced:
Family Peer Advocates to help improve the health and well-being of children with autism. Latino or African American origin that resided in Manhattan, Bronx, and Brooklyn with a child on the spectrum age 12+. Paid 4hrs/week.
Call Jill Krata at 212-273-6182
5. Mark Ampah of Catholic Guardian Society and Home Bureau announced:
Weekend Overnight Respite has vacancies.
Call Juno Greaves 917-734-5584
6. Jacqueline Rumolo of Cerebral Palsy Associations of NYS announced:
Travel training available through contract with MTA NYCT one-to-one short term, comprehensive training for individuals 18 years and older who are AAR eligible.
Call 917-939-9244/212/947-5770 Ext. 234 or jrumolo@cpofnys.org
7. Margaret Puddington of Family Support Advisory Council
They are planning to hold a meeting January 7th, 2014 in Harlem (Location TBD). Presentation by Janet Davis on Family Support.
8. Natalie Fabris of NYSH/Camp Oakhurst announced:
They are accepting applications for their year-round Overnight Respite program. For Children and Adults (8yrs +) with physical and developmental disabilities and Autism. Call 212-533-4020 Ext. 612 or nfabris@nysh.org
9. Michelle Lang of YAI LINK announced:
a. Autism Parent Support Group Series- English/Spanish/Mandarin variety of dates.
b. The Autism Center—Social Skills and activity Based Groups. Children’s Groups Ballet/Yoga (Ages 5-10) and Social Skills (Ages 5-12). Young Adult Groups, Yoga (Ages 18-35) and Improvisational Theatre (Ages 16-23).
c. Vacancy memo distributed.
Call 212-273-6182
10. Doris Rodriguez of Sinergia announced:
Openings in:
a. Non-Medicaid case management. All boroughs.
b. Educational Advocacy. Manhattan only.
c. Housing Advocacy. All boroughs.
d. Parent training. All boroughs.
e. Overnight Respite. Manhattan only.
f. Family Reimbursement. Bronx and Brooklyn.
Call 212-643-2840 Ext. 336
11. Juliana Nunez of Help On The Way announced:
That they have vacancies in
a. Medicaid Service Coordination
b. Day Habilitation without walls
c. Community Habilitation
Only for Bronx Residents
Call 718-484-7811
12. Sandy Garcia of AllCare Provider Services announced:
That they have vacancies in Medicaid Service Coordination
Call 877-391-0977 Ext. 2120
13. Lori Podvesker of Resources for Children with Special Needs announced:
Upcoming Camp Fair January 25th, 2014 11AM-3PM at Hotel Penn, 401 Seventh Avenue, 18th Fl.
Call 212-677-4660
PRESENTATION
Sinergia, Ana Lucia Baquero
Family Support Educational Advocacy
General Information:
This program provides educational advocacy to families of children from birth to age 26 who are experiencing problems in navigating the educational system and obtaining a free and appropriate education. Parents obtain the help of an experienced educational advocate who would assess their cases and develop strategies to obtain appropriate educational services.
This service is funded by New York State Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).
Services:
Parents will receive assistance with matters such as presentation at department of education related meetings, related services, due process, transition, busing, behavior intervention plans, school transfers, evaluations and placement. The educational advocate assist parent with one to one reviews of their children’s Individualized Educational Program and provides information on the Individual with Disabilities Educational Act and training for parents available through the Metropolitan Parent Center and other resources
Who is eligible for this service?
● Families residing in Manhattan (families living in other boroughs may contact the Metropolitan Parent Center for assistance).
● Child most have a documented developmental disability (documentation required)
● Children ages from birth to age 26.
Other services provided by Sinergia
• Non-Medicaid case management. All boroughs
• Housing Advocacy. All boroughs
• Metropolitan Parent Center (Parent training and Information center). All boroughs
• Overnight Respite. Manhattan only
• Family Reimbursement. Bronx and Brooklyn
Resources for Children with Special Needs, Lori Podvesker
Intensive Educational Advocacy for children ages 5-21
Resources for Children with Special Needs (RCSN) can help families:
• Find appropriate schools for children
• Understand evaluations (school and OPWDD) and progress reports
• Access additional evaluations if needed
• Assist with impartial hearings (with proper documentation)
• Role playing with family for IEP, MSC meetings and other important meetings
RCSN can accompany families to meetings—including IEP and due process meetings.
Must be a Manhattan resident
Other services provided by RCSN
• Information and Referral from birth-26
• Workshop presentations in schools, non-profit agencies, and community organizations
• Help families navigate the system
• Information on student safety on bus
• Meaningful Behavioral Plans
• ABA Services for 5+ year olds
• Reimbursement for school tuition
• Ongoing family support
DISCUSSION
Family Support Fair
New location:
New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania
401 7th Ave, 18th Fl
New York, NY 10001
Date: December 11, 2013
Workshop Topics (held on the 6th Floor)
1. Information Session on the Front Door
2. Gary Shulman Treasure workshop
3. Self Directed Services
4. Special Education Reform
5. No one is calling me back: Essential skills for getting what you need
6. Employment Specialist
7. Healthy you means a healthy family
There will be two raffles at 10:15 and 12:30
Set up will begin at 7:30AM