Advocate – the Staten Island Family Support Services Consumer Councils Need You.
Parents of children with a developmental disability are needed to participate on the Family Support Consumer Council to develop and monitor family support services for Staten Island.
The Family Support Consumer Councils work in partnership with the Developmental Disabilities Services Offices to develop and monitor policies, services and supports to enhance a family's ability to provide in-home care to their family member with a developmental disability. Services range from counseling and training, respite, recreation, to family reimbursement for the purchases of goods and services. For further information, contact Lisa Michaels, 718-982-1903
STATEN ISLAND EVENTS
ADVOCACY TRAINING FOR PARENTS
Saturday, March 27, 2010
10:00AM – 3:00 PM
Institute for Basic Research
1050 Forest Hill Road, Staten Island, NY 10314
This workshop is being co-hosted by The NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children and Parent to Parent of NYS and is for parents of medically fragile children. Healthcare professionals will discuss various topics, including what your child is entitled to, how to get what is needed at school, and what your legislators can do for you. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration is required; please call 718-281-8666 to register.
STATEN ISLAND DISTRICT 75 AGENCY RESOURCE FAIR
Saturday, April 10, 2010
9:30AM to 11:30AM
The Hungerford School @ IS 43
100 Essex Drive, Staten Island, NY 10314
This resource fair is being sponsored by the Staten Island District 75 Parent Coordinators and will give families an opportunity to learn about service programs and resources that are available to them.
SEXUALITY IN PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
7:00PM – 9:00PM
Institute for Basic Research
1050 Forest Hill Road, Staten Island, NY 10314
This workshop is being co-hosted by Parent to Parent of NYS and The Staten Island Federation of PTAs Special Education Committee. Professionals will discuss sexuality in children, teens and adults with disabilities. For more information, call 718-494-3462.
ACCESSING SUPPORTS AND SERVICES THROUGHOUT A LIFETIME
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
7:00PM – 9:00PM
Institute for Basic Research
1050 Forest Hill Road, Staten Island, NY 10314
The Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Council’s Education Committee is sponsoring this panel presentation whose focus is to inform interested individuals and parents about the services funded through the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD). Seating is limited; to register, call the Early Childhood Direction Center at 718-226-6670 or email: ECDC@SIUH.edu.
