Events Calendar
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Location Intrepid Air Sea And Space Museum Pier 86 New York, New York
Contact: https://intrepidmuseum.org/
A program for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. From ships to planes, vessels of all types rely on navigation to find their way. Families will explore historic navigation tools and techniques used at sea and make connections to how we navigate today. Registration requested.
11:00 pm Children
4:00 pm Teens and adults
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Location Queens Museum Flushing Meadows Corona Park Queens, New York
Contact:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 718 592 9700 x130Children with disabilities ages 8-12 and their families are invited the first Sunday of each month for art-making activities, guided by trained museum educators and teaching artists. Each month explores a new theme and art activities.
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SSI AND MEDICAID: How To Apply And Why You Need To Do So
There are many different ways to initiate the Medicaid eligibility process and it is important to make sure you have all of the necessary information. This workshop will help parents and caregivers understand how to access health care services for their loved one with IDD from the current healthcare system. Registration requested.
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Contact: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y22oC4ZhReWHeiDadeNamg#/registration
The criminal justice system often struggles to provide fair and equitable treatment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). At the same time, restorative justice offers an alternative framework—shifting the focus from punishment to accountability, healing, and community connection. This approach has the potential to transform criminal justice responses while creating space for those historically marginalized by traditional systems. Registration requested.
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Patriot Vision Assistive Devices
Location Lighthouse Guild Technology Center 250 West 64th Street New York, New York
Contact: https://lighthouseguild.org/events/patriot-vision-assistive-devices
In-person workshop on Patriot Vision’s Assistive Devices, where we will explore how technology can enhance accessibility and independence for people with vision loss. A special guest from Alpha Sensory will guide us through different devices and technologies including wearables, magnification and Optical Character Recognition (OCR). This session is designed to help you understand how these tools work, their practical applications and how you can use them in everyday life. Regitration requested.
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Let’s Talk About OPWDD And How It Can Help Your Child With Disabilities
The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) coordinates services and supports for people with developmental disabilities. Come and learn about the eligibility process and how your child can benefit from services, such as respite and family reimbursement.
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Supporting Quality of Life and Healthy Aging for People with IDD
Contact: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4894825001799414102
This webinar will discuss factors to be considered when planning for the quality of life and healthy aging of persons with intellectual or developmental disability (IDD). The webinar will explore some of the common health problems and risks associated with aging and strategies for supporting healthy aging specifically for people with IDD. Registration requested.
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Contact: https://lighthouseguild.org/events/discover-envision-ally
An informative webinar on Envision’s new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assistant called Ally! Designed from the ground up for people who are blind or visually impaired, this AI is intuitive, understands your requests and provides relevant, meaningful responses. Launched at the recent CSUN Assistive Technology Conference last month, it is available on your smartphone, computer and on Envision’s Smart Glasses – Just speak or type in your query and Ally responds. Use it for reading, object recognition, orientation and more. Pick an AI personality type that best suits you and get an even more personalized experience by adding in your own personal preferences. Registration requested.
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Contact: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvcu6urDooHdwNiUfDhXkSd41JSdFtgLsc#/registration
A webinar for New Jersey parents of children with special needs. Registration requested.
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Play Without Boundaries at the Please Touch Museum
Location Please Touch Museum Memorial Hall 4231 Avenue of the Republic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Contact: 215-581-3181
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. At this event, the Please Touch Museum is adapted to provide a relaxed environment for individuals with autism, learning differences, and other sensory or communication needs. Registration requested.
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Planning for the Future: What to Consider
Contact: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctdeCvpjsjH9IJJqIW3lj7GPhWIaZU6pRW#/registration
A webinar about future planning for families with special needs. Registration requested.
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Planning for the Future: What to Consider
Contact: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctdeCvpjsjH9IJJqIW3lj7GPhWIaZU6pRW#/registration
A webinar about future planning for families with special needs. Registration requested.
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Planning for the Future: What to Consider
Contact: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctdeCvpjsjH9IJJqIW3lj7GPhWIaZU6pRW#/registration
A webinar about future planning for families with special needs. Registration requested.
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Special Education Mediation For Families
Contact: https://includenyc.org/events/special-education-mediation-for-families-12/
Learn about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and review the basics of dispute resolution, focusing on how to use Special Education Mediation as a process to resolve complaints regarding the education of a student with a disability. Registration requested.