Upcoming Community Events
Emerge & See's Summer Social Groups
Where: Emerge & See and NYC (361 E 19th st and trips into the community)
When: June 28-July 2, and August 16-Sept 3 -
Full day:10-3, Half Day: 10-12:30 or 12:30-3.
Sizzling Summer Social Groups! Playing in the sensory gym, carry-over academics from the school year, group games, social skills building, communication skills, and various trips to parks, museums, and shows!
Download Flyer for more info
Contact: 917.312.6600 or alison@emergeandsee.net
www.emergeandsee.net
Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc.
116 E. 16th St. 5th Floor (between Union Square East and Irving Place)
New York, NY 10003 212-677-4650 ext. 20
www.resourcesnyc.org
Everything You Ever Needed to Know about the Medicaid Waiver - Emerge & See
Where: Emerge & See - 361 E 19th st
When: Tuesday, July 20th
Time: 7:00pm
Free
Join Emerge & See and Kathleen Macias-Torres for a one-stop shop for all your answers regarding the Medicaid Waiver and how you can use it to obtain services for your child. The Medicaid Waiver process can be intimidating and harrowing. E&S has teamed up with the experts to provide parents with direct and succinct answers to all their questions. There will be a brief presentation followed by an in-depth Q&A Session. An hour of your time could help you secure much-needed services for years to come. Join us for answers to these questions and more:
-What is the Medicaid Waiver?
-Is my family/child eligible?
-What are my legal rights as parent to a child with special needs?
-Who do I contact? Who can I turn to for help or information?
-How much reimbursement am I awarded?
-What if I can't afford to pay for services up-front and can't wait for reimbursement?
-What services are available to me and my family?
For more information visit us at
www.emergeandsee.net
Sensory Friendly Movies
Upcoming Sensory-Friendly showings* include:
August 7 - Cats & Dogs 2
September 25 - Guardians of Ga'Hoole
October 9- The Zookeeper
All shows are at 10:00 am local time.
*Dates and films are subject to change.
For more info. go to http://www.amcentertainment.com/SFF/
Free Summer Programs for Families Affected by Autism in Spanish &
English in Queens
ArtAccess is a unique program of the Queens Museum of Art designed
specifically for visitors with special needs. Launched in 1983 at the Queens
Museum of Art as Please Touch to provide art education for the visually
impaired, ArtAccess has since grown into a nationally reproduced model
program designed to allow audiences with diverse abilities to enjoy a
personal connection to works of art. Exposure to the arts plays an essential
role in the lives of all people by promoting self-expression and
communication. ArtAccess reaffirms the Museum's commitment to making its
services accessible to all visitors, including those with varying physical,
emotional and cognitive abilities.
(http://www.queensmuseum.org/events/special-needs )
Queens Libraries are working in partnership with the Queens Museum's
ArtAccess Program to create new programming for bi-lingual families affected
by autism. The groups are free and open to the entire family.
The first session of these programs will be held at the Flushing
& Woodside Library Branches in Spanish-English, with two ArtAccess Educator.
The programs will incorporate library resources and art making directives.
The staff is experienced in offering creative programming for people with
special needs. Although these programs will be geared towards the entire
family participating the shared experience. This session will be a 5 week
program starting the week of July 12th and closing in an exhibition event.
Details to come.
By offering programming that is more accessible and makes use of library
collections, Queens Library and Queens Museum of Art aim to further
accessibility for families in our community with children with special
needs. Please view link for further information: A Look Inside ArtAccess'
Autism Initiative
For more info:
Michelle Lopez, mlopez@queensmuseum.org
718.592.9700 ext. 138
Senior Coordinator, ArtAccess Library Programs & Autism Initiatives
Queens Museum of Art
Ongoing Community Events
Drama Therapy Groups for Kids & Teens Diagnosed along the Autistic Spectrum
Thursday afternoons from 4:45 - 6:00 for adolescents (summer session starting soon!)
LOCATION: The Psychodrama and Creative Arts Therapy Institute
14 East 4th Street Suite 501 (between Broadway and Lafayette), New York, NY
FEE: $320 for 6 week session
New groups for kids 5 - 10 years old starting Saturdays
Through theater games, improvisation, role play and drama therapy techniques, group members will work on creativity and spontaneity while improving social skills, increasing self-esteem and experiencing positive connections with others. Led by two licensed creative arts therapists with extensive experience working with children with special needs, this drama therapy group is specially designed for kids and teens who have difficulty in social situations because of Asperger Syndrome/Autism or other social challenges. Please call 212-414-5105 or email creativeconnectionsnyc@gmail.com for further information.
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.
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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