Genuine Alternative in Therapy (G.A.I.T) Therapeutic Riding Center
PO Box 69
Milford, PA 18337
“To improve the quality of life of children and adults with special needs resulting in a more independent life in society.” Become a member and help the program to continue and grow. For more information please call (570) 409-1140 or email: gaitpa@gmail.com. Visit G.A.I.T.’s official website: www.gaitpa.org.
Project GROW is a 7-session parent training program in positive behavior management for parents or legal guardians of a child with a developmental disability. If interested, please contact Kelly Flanigan 212-273-6259, fax 212-268-1083.
Free Tax Help and More Available by SPEC Disability Initiative Stakeholder Partnerships, Education and Communication (SPEC) Disability Initiative educates taxpayers with disabilities on available tax credits, deductions, and free tax help. The following organizations are involved in the SPEC Disability Initiative in New York City: UCP, Independent Living, United Way, Mayors Office - Office on Disability, Food Change, Queens CP, National Disability Institute, CMEP, Neighborworks, Independent Care System, Disability Network of NYC, The Initiative for Women with Disabilities, Visions at Selis Manor, and Lighthouse for the Blind. For more information about SPEC Disability Initiative and Real Economic Impact Tour visit http://www.reitour.org/
Eligibility Evaluations offered at the Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders Providers of services such as respite, social skills, therapy, behavioral consultation, vocational counseling often require that recipients meet certain eligibility criteria. Scores on a recent cognitive (IQ) test and an assessment of adaptive functioning are often necessary. If you are interested in receiving an eligibility evaluation, call 516-802-8600.
New Autism School Opening HeartShare Human Service of New York is opening its new Heartshare School. This program is for school-age children with autism and mental retardation from all five boroughs. Located at St. Finbar's School in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, children ages 5-14 are eligible for services. For more information about the HeartShare School, call 718-323-2877 or visit www.heartshare.org.
Eden II Programs/Keyspan Foundation Autism Workshop Series Eden II Programs, in conjunction with KeySpan Foundation will offer workshops designed to assist professionals and parents develop more effective programs for individuals affected by autism spectrum disorder. Pre-registration is necessary. For more information, contact Marissa Bennett @ 516-937-1397 x217.
Parent Training Program for Parents with Mental Disabilities Participating families will receive: in home parent training, in home behavior management and intensive case management and advocacy. Requirements: parents must be developmentally disabled and must reside in Queens. For information, contact Alcides Casares at 212-780-2592 or 917-459-1163.
Free Psychological Evaluations and Psychosocial Assessments For individuals living in Queens who are developmentally disabled and do not have medicaid. To make a referral call Clara Cordero, Family and Clinical Intake Mgr at AHRC 212-780-2387.
Tae Kwon Do for Children with Special Needs Anyone can learn Tae Kwon Do regardless of strength, sex, or natural abilities. It is not just kicking and punching; it is a modern universal art of self defense and character development. Classes meet every Sunday 9:15-10 a.m. or 10-10:45 a.m., Party & Arts Center, 68/29 Myrtle Ave., Glendale. Call 718-366-6080 for more information.
Early Intervention Service Coordination EISC provides service coordination for infants and toddlers with known or suspected developmental delays. There is no cost to the family and U. S. citizenship is not required. Call 1-888-424-3472
Getting Resources for Autistic Children's Equality (GRACE) Bowling, swimming, gym and little league activities will require only one annual fee of $30 for a member child to participate in any or all of the activities. For family or sibling participation, the cost will be $5 more, or a total of $35 for the year. You must register for each activity. If you cannot afford to pay the full amount right away, you can defer all or part of the payment. The important thing is that your child participates in these activities. Mike Galdorisi is responsible for coordinating all recreation activities. Contact The GRACE Foundation of New York, 6581 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10309
Learn and Earn Program-Abilities Inc. This program is designed to assist first year community college student with learning disabilities to increase academic skills while participating in work experiences on and off campus. Students are provided with individualized instruction and assistance to develop realistic short and long term goals within a supportive and challenging environment. Students enter the labor market with stronger and more marketable skills. While many students will focus primarily on employment, many others will choose to work as they pursue higher education with greater confidence in their capabilities. Contact information: Nassau Community College-Ann Benedict 516-572-9775; Queensborough Community College-Angela Russo 718-281-5774; NYC College of Technology-Michelle Campbell 516-465-1512.
You and I: A Social/Sexual Skills Training & Recreation Program designed to provide the opportunity to meet new people and have more meaningful and satisfying relationships. Individuals must be living with their parents at home and reside in Manhattan. For more information, call Bobra Fyne at 212-273-6202.
Advocate – the Metro NY 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 the Boroughs. 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 Eric Magwood, 718-642-8659 (Brooklyn); Sheila Green-Gholson 718-217-6117 (Bernard Fineson - Queens); Janet Davis, 212-229-3112 (Metro New York) ; Josie Astacio, 212-430-0469 (Metro New York - Bronx); or Leroy Smith, Jr., 718-982-1903 (Staten Island)
NEW YORK CITY AREA EVENTS
What's Out There and How to Get It 2009-2010 A free training series for families and professionals needing programs and services for children with disabilities. Topics include: Advocacy Skills for Parents; Transition from School to Adult Life; Getting Appropriate Educational Services; Early Childhood Services: Birth to 5; and Community Resources. Presented by Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. at various locations. For more information, contact Gary Shulman, MS.Ed. at 212-677-4650 or e-mail: gshulman@resourcesnyc.org or visit www.resourcesnyc.org or www.resourcesnycdatabase.org.
Weekend Respite Day Program 2010 - Kids at Play
St. Mary’s Hospital for Children
29-01 216 Street
Bayside, New York 11360
St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children will again be offering weekend respite program for the families of children between the ages of 5 and 12 with developmental disabilities, autism and pervasive developmental disorders.
The St. Mary’s Program, “Kids at Play” will have two six-hour daytime session on Saturdays and Sundays beginning January 9th through December 18, 2010. Pre-registration is required and maximum group size is 6 with availability on a reserved first-come, first-serve basis. Hours of operation will run from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Children may participate in one or more sessions. FEE: $25.00 PER CHILD/PER SESSION.
For further details, please contact Jean Steins, Director of Child Development at 718-281-8848.
Community & Family Program: Saturday Morning Stripes
Every Second Saturday of the month from October through June 10:30am to 12:00pm
Children’s Museum of the Arts
This program provides a monthly opportunity for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families to experience sensory based art projects, explore creativity, socialize and build an inclusive community with other families in similar situation. For more information please contact Rachel Rapoport (212)274-0986 or email rrapoport@cmany.org
Stress Relief & Healthy Living Techniques for Those with Mental Illness
Mondays 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
15 West 26th Street, 10th Floor, between 5th Ave & Broadway
R/W/F/1/6 to 23rd or 28th Street
Breathing, Indian & Chinese Yoga, Deep Relaxation. (No prior experience necessary.) For more information please contact Jenna Ritter at Jenna@dharanyc.org or visit the website www.dharanyc.org ($10 donation requested. Give what you can.)
Visit the Children’s Museum of Manhattan
February 2010 to June 2010/ Tuesdays-Sundays
10:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M
212 West 83rd Street
New York, NY 10024
(Upper West Side of Manhattan between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenues)
CMOM offers children with disabilities the opportunity to explore a wide variety of activities that provide tactile, visual and auditory stimulation. Hands-on exhibitions allow children to play and learn with all their senses as they touch, listen and move to make discoveries. For more information visit www.cmom.org or call 212-721-1223
A Network to Support Inclusive Educators
Saturday, February 27th, 2010
8:30 A.M – 1:00 P.M
UFT Headquarters
52 Broadway
New York, NY 10004
Parent Support Exchange-Foundation for Information
March-June 2010 7-9 PM
95-16 Pitkin Avenue
Ozone Park, NY 11417
Wednesday Night Mini-Workshop Series – LIFECHAPTERS offers various Workshops, Including Navigating the OMRDD system, Stress Management, Social Skills, etc. Presented by 2010 NYFAC and the NYFAC Training. For more information or to register, please contact Dorothy (212) 641-3441 Ext: 100
Adventures in Math and Science
Saturday, March 6, 2010
9:30 A.M to 1:00 P.M
Mary McDowell Center for Learning
20 Bergen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Featuring exciting workshop for children ages 5-12 with parents. Cost: $40 per child/adult pair, includes snacks; $50 after February 24th (Late Registration-only if space is available) For more information contact Susan or Ginny at Mary McDowell Center for Learning at (718) 625-3939 or for online registration visit the website http://marymcdowell.org/outreach/aims.registration.html
Family Support Series for Caregiver of People with ASD
January - March 2010
460 W 34 St.,11 Floor
New York, NY
Does your child or someone you know struggle with reading, writing or spelling?
Monday, March 8th and Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
2:00-3:30 PM
The 37th Annual Conference on Dyslexia & Related Learning Disabilities IS FOR YOU!
NYU Kimmel Center in Washington Square Park
New York, NY
Don’t miss your opportunity to attend the PRIMIER event in the field of learning disabilities in the New York Region! Attend the Exhibit Hall Only with an Exhibit Hall Pass for $25. For more information contact conference@nybida.org or register online at www.NYBIDA.org
Shema Kolainu, “Hear Our Voices”: Activity Schedules
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
4302 New Utrecht Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Teaching children how to maintain and generalize previously mastered goals through activity schedules, task analysis, and personalized behavioral contract. For more information, please call (718)686-7600. (No Fee Required)
Navigating Change, Discovering Solution
April 9th, 2010 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Baruch College Conference Center
55 Lexington Avenue (at 24th Street)
Online & phone registration begins in February
Funday: Understanding the Alphabet Soup
April 11, 2010
12:30-2:00 PM
Shorefront Y of Bringhton-Manhattan, Conference Room 1
3300 Coney Island
Brooklyn NY, 11235
It’s easy to feel lost in the sea of acronyms that inundate the world of Special Education. Workshops include: Top terms you need to know now, What they mean, What service are attached to each other. RSVP is required. For more information please contact Ilana Greenspan at 718-646-1444 ext. 406 or 402/ Greensi@shorefronty.org
Sunday Funday: Test and Measurements
May 16, 2010
12:30-2:00 PM
Shorefront Y of Bringhton-Manhattan, Conference Room 1
3300 Coney Island
Brooklyn NY, 11235
What is a psychoeducational evaluation? Guidelines to understanding the process. Workshop topics will include: A guide to the test, An understanding of scoring, Reading and understanding a report. RSVP is required. For more information please contact Ilana Greenspan at 718-646-1444 ext. 406 or 402 / Greensi@shorefronty.org
Shema Kolainu, “Hear Our Voices”: Alternative Augmentation Communication
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
4302 New Utrecht Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11219
Developing language across non-verbal speakers. Modifying the Verbal Behavior model for using Augmentative Communication in setting with various learners. For more information, please call (718)686-7600. (No Fee Required)
