Upcoming Community Events
College Coaching Workshop: Helping Students on the Autism Spectrum
4 Tuesdays, starting March 2 - 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome and other Autism Spectrum Disorders often have superior intellectual ability, but struggle with the social and organizational aspects in college. This unique training program will prepare individuals to support these students in making the transition to higher education.
This workshop is designed for:
Graduate students in education, social work, and other human service fields; college advisors & higher education administrators; particularly working with student disability service offices, individuals in the educational, mental health and vocational support fields and parents.
To register call 646.505.5708, for JCC related questions contact hcohen@jccmahattan.org or visit http://www.jccmanhattan.org/category.aspx?catid=2154#20710
The JCC in Manhattan
334 Amsterdam Ave. @ 76th St.
New York, NY 10023
Defeat Autism Now Conference - Baltimore
April 8- April 11
For conference details go to www.defeatautismnow.com
Ongoing Community Events
KEEN - Kids Enjoy Exercise Now
KEEN is a national, nonprofit volunteer-led organization that provides one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities at no cost to their families and caregivers. Neither income nor the severity of a child's disability is a barrier to joining a KEEN program. Visit their website www.keennewyork.org for program details.
Drama Therapy group for Kids/Teens with Asperger Syndrome
Drama Therapy group for Kids/Teens with Asperger Syndrome focusing on creativity and spontaneity while improving social skills, increasing self-esteem and experiencing positive connections with others. Please call 212-414-5105 for further information or to register. Meets near NYU during after school hours.
Resources for Children with Special Needs:
What's Out There and How to Get It
2009-2010 Free Training Series
For Families and Professionals Needing Programs and Services for Children with Disabilities. Covering many topics, and taking place in all five boroughs.
For details, go to www.resourcesnyc.org
JCC in Manhattan
Has many programs including support groups. For more information visit
http://www.jccmanhattan.org
WJCS
Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) has many programs including support groups. For more information visit
www.wjcs.com
SNACK, the Special Needs Activity Center for Kids
SNACK after school and weekend programs, geared toward children ages 3-18 with special needs, are designed and staffed to address challenging behavioral issues, increase skill levels and promote improved social interaction. SNACK provides a variety of group and individual activities including sports, art, music, yoga, movement, drama and swimming. Also have ongoing parent education sessions. For information visit www.snacknyc.com
Brooklyn Autism Center Free Lecture Series 2009 - 2010
Begins Oct 28, with ABA 101.
Go to http://www.brooklynautismcenter.org/ for full details
New York State Institute on Disability, Inc.
FAMILY OUTINGS and ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS
From July 1, 2009 through June 2010
Children and adults with developmental disabilities who live with their families can choose from a great variety of free trips throughout New York City.
You may request:
Up to four (4) tickets per family per event
Transportation
Food vouchers are included for many events
You must include a complete psychological evaluation and a psychosocial evaluation so we can determine your eligibility according to NYS OMRDD Family Support funding guidelines. Note: For Department of Education students, the IEP (Individualized Education Plan) does not document OMRDD eligibility and is not acceptable.
Choose from these sites for your family outing:
Brooklyn Aquarium
Brooklyn Botanical Garden
Prospect Park Zoo
Bronx Zoo
NY Botanical Garden (Bronx)
The Central Park Zoo
Queens Botanical Garden
Queens County Farm Museum
Queens Museum of Art
Queens Zoo
Flushing Town Hall (Museum)
New York Hall of Science
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Brooklyn Cyclones (Schedules will be available in March 2010.)
Staten Island Yankees (Schedules will be available in March 2010.)
Staten Island Museum
Staten Island Zoo
Karate (Reimbursement of class fees)
Wrestling - Seasonal
For more information and application forms, please contact us at
New York State Institute on Disability, Inc.
930 Willowbrook Road, Bldg 41-A
Staten Island, NY 10314
Telephone and fax: 718 494-6457
AHRC New York City
AHRC New York City holds workshops and other events. For more information go here http://www.ahrcnyc.org/events/events.htm
Past Community Events
Sunday, September 28, 2008
NAA-New York Metro Chapter participates in Autism United Hope Walk
On a brisk Sunday morning, NAA-New York Metro joined families and communities in Belmont Lake State Park for the Autism United Hope Walk.
NAA-New York Metro set up booth and brought their message to the Long Island community.
Booths were set up by advocacy groups, professionals, and businesses who serve the autism community, all coming together to improve the lives of people with autism.
More information can be found at www.autismunited.org
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