FSS Minutes – 5/12/14

Next Meeting:                       Tuesday, June 10, 2014

10:00 AM – 12 Noon

Presentation:                        Daniel’s Music Foundation and “other outside of the developmental disabilities box programs”

Location:                               YAI

460 West 34^th Street – Ground Floor, Meeting Room L

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: SEE ATTACHMENTS:

1. Jay Kleinman of Lifespire announced:Manhattan Family Council meeting announcements 5.12.14

Openings in behavior management program for all ages in Spanish and English, OPWDD eligible and live with family in Manhattan.

Call 718-454-6940

1. Doris Rodriquez announced from Sinergia:
   1. Non-Medicaid Case Management.
   2. Housing Advocacy.
   3. Educational Advocacy

Call 212-643-2840

1. UCP of NYC announced:

1. Opening in overnight respite program located on Stillwell Ave. in the Bronx
2. Available family reimbursement funds for Manhattan and the Bronx.

Call 877-827-2666 or projectconnect@ucpnyc.org

4. Jackie Ceonzo and Liz Brady from SNACK announced:
5. Summer Holiday Program availability.
6. Swim and Social Group opportunities.

Call 212-439-9996

5. YAI LINK announced:

1. Health Education workshop for professionals
2. Premier Healthcare now accepts Fidelis insurance.
3. Family Education Workshops Calendar (Winter/Spring 2014) was distributed.
4. Autism Parent Support Group Series- English/Spanish/Mandarin variety of dates.
5. Vacancy memo distributed.
6. Social Skills for 9-18 year olds with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Manhattan.

Call LINK Department at 212-273-6182

Presentation

Deborah Lutz of Metropolitan Museum

212.535.7710 www.metmuseum.org

• The Met Discovery Program is designed to work specifically with person with disabilities. This program currently meets once a month on Sunday. There are two sessions held for one and a half hours each.   If interested in participating in this program, groups should register in advance. For more information please call the museum.

Jackie Ceonzo and Elizabeth Brady of SNACK NYC

212.439-9996 www.snacknyc.com

• Snack* is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, which functions to fill a void in the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other similar developmental and behavioral disabilities by providing after-school and weekend recreational programs designed and staffed to address their needs. Their mission is accomplished by establishing activity centers that offer a variety of group and individual activities to provide these children with the help they need to thrive – the opportunity to make friends, improve skill levels, build confidence, participate in activities that typical kids do every day and have some fun.

Seema Moondra of YAI

212.273.6115 www.YAI.org

• Gallery YAI offers artists the opportunity to develop new skills, exhibit their work and share their visions with the community. Gallery YAI currently meets on Thursdays 6 to 8 pm with composes of two sessions. These session last for a 10 week period. The program includes Art Studio, Photography, Gallery Walls, A day with the Artist, and Ceramics. Gallery YAI is supported by private donation, grants and proceeds from the sale of artwork. Artists receive 60% of the profit.