Category: Community Meetings
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M.G. v. NYC DOE – Please Allow Access to Help Your Child
They NYC Department of Education has been contacting District 31 and District 75 parents about the M.G. v. NYC DOE class action lawsuit, but without explanation. Please allow access to your child’s records for this class action suit. (They will NOT be shared further.) If this case succeeds, the positive results will benefit your child…
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Attention District 75 Parents HAVE YOUR VOICES HEARD!
Attention Parents of children who are in, or have been in District 75 programs! Please see the following message: “Disability Rights New York, Disability Rights Advocates, and the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law are interested in speaking to Staten Island parents with children in New York City’s District 75 who have experienced problems with…
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Announcing State Plan Public Meetings on Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment Services
The New York State Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services- Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR), with the State Rehabilitation Council, is developing the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment Services for Federal Fiscal Year 2016 (beginning October 1, 2015). To assist in the development of the State Plan, individuals with disabilities,…
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Sharing the below for the information and culture of blind youth.
Sculpture Garden Reception in Greenport, NY carroll.kate@rocketmail.com What: Art Without Barriers Opening Reception of the Fifth Annual Sculpture Garden. Guided tours, and self-guided tours with catalogues, maps and verbal description will be available. Where: on the historic grounds of Brecknock Hall at Peconic Landing, Greenport, NY. Address: 1500 Brecknock Rd, Greenport, NY 11944. The…
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Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities: What Families Need To Know Spring 2014
This presentation provides information on the high school diploma and credential options available to students with disabilities, including the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential and the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential. Click here for more info http://fhfnyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Credential-parent-webinar.pdf Please note, this is not an FHF event.
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Special Needs Cheer Team
Click here for more info. Please note, this is not an FHF event.
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June 24th Webinar: Work-Based Learning and Fair Labor Standards Act
NSTTAC, in partnership with other organizations focused on employment of youth and young adults with disabilities, has launched a newly reorganized Youth to Work Coalition (YTWC) website, accessible through NSTTAC’s website: http://www.nsttac.org/ytw/home . The purpose of this website is to provide resources that link employers and schools to create work-based learning experiences (WBLE) for students…
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CCSE Public Meeting Agenda 03-20-2014
Please click this post to see the CCSE Public Meeting Agenda for 03-20-2014
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Children’s Brain, Neuroplasticity and Pediatric Intervention
Please click here for a flyer with information on an education training on “Children’s Brain, Neuroplasticity and Pediatric Intervention.” The Staten Island training will take place on April 5-6, 2014, at Staten Island University Hospital.
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FREE CSHCN Health Education Forum
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 The Affordable Care Act: New Health Insurance Benefits for Your Children and Family Caroline Heindrichs Executive Director, Office of Health Planning Bureau of Primary Care Access and Planning New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene The Office of Health Planning is responsible for devising and implementing policy, program…