Here are some special events, organizations and also ongoing classes. Please email me at TatianaS at MacaroniKid dot com if you have something to add. Always call ahead or check website or by email about classes and events especially during this pandemic time in 2020. It needs updating for 2021, but contact places if you are interested as they may have info about the same classes going on.
Additude magazine has so much info plus webinars
Weekly Open House for AWNY Ticket To Work Employment Program for Disabled individuals 18-64 who are on SSI or SSDI benefits from SSAJobs For Disabled Queens & Nassau County ResidentsTICKET TO WORK OPEN HOUSE
9AM - 12PM
Are You Between 18-64 Years of Age?
Are You Receiving SSI OR SSDI Benefits?
Are You Looking For A Job?
If So, America Works of New York's Ticket To Work Employment Program May Be Able To Help You !
Services We Offer:
1. Developing of An Individual Work Plan
2. Resume Writing Services
3. Mock Interviewing
4. Employment Placement Services
5. Transportation Assistance
6. Long Term Career Retention Services
CALL US TODAY AT 855-268-1935 FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Our Services Are Free Of Charge!
Location
1931 Mott Ave, America Works of New York, 2nd Floor, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
SELECT DATES AND SIGN UP HERE FITNESS - https://hopefitness.org/
Tuesdays - 4:45 pm (Full - Waiting List Only)
Wednesdays - 10:00 am (Spots Available)
Wednesdays - 1:30 pm(Spots Available)
Fridays 1 pm (New Group! Open spots)
Call 631.615.6707 to register
Self Direction? No problem! We bill direct!
• Subscribe to Attention Research Update for a helpful resource HERE.
• ADDitude Magazone for th eADHD mind - go to their website and subscribe HERE
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GURAL JCC (CEDARHURST) LIFE Virtual Game Night for Adults with Disabilities - MONDAYS AT 7 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86197884107?pwd=UUNCTXZIK28zcTRVbVZnNVQ4am52UT09
Meeting ID: 861 9788 4107
Password: 996044
One tap mobile
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GURAL JCC (CEDARHURST) Book Club for Adults with Disabilities - TUESDAYS AT 11 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84394110729?pwd=SUUwOXZqRHJ2WnJySDN5UzNQYk5Ndz09
Meeting ID: 843 9411 0729
Password: 270545
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GURAL JCC (CEDARHURST) Support Group for Adults with Disabilities - WEDNESDAYS AT 11 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82207749750?pwd=WEN4eFlkdjd1MEpqd0RlN1N5SGpBQT09
Meeting ID: 822 0774 9750
Password: 569541
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THE PARENT SUPPORT NETWORK - PARENTS HELPING PARENTS VIRTUALLY! During times of uncertainty, it is more important than ever to protect our mental health and the mental health of those we love. That is why we are so excited about our virtual program to allow more people to get the assistance they need. |
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To Register for any of these webinars visit the Parent to Parent of New York State’s Website: http://parenttoparentnys.org/news/statewide-events/
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With funding from the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, Parent to Parent of NYS is pleased to introduce our latest initiative,
Text4Caregiver
s. Text4Caregivers is a free text service that distributes timely and relevant self-care and stress-management support via text messaging. As a caregiver, you take care of others; this service exists to remind you to take care of you.
To get started and receive free self-care text messages, fill out this online signup form HERE.
Questions? Contact our Project Director, Valerie Colavecchio
631-434-6196
Con el apoyo del consejo de planeamiento de discapacidades en el desarrollo, Parent to Parent of NYS desea hacerles saber de nuestro nuevo programa, Text4Caregivers.
Text4Cargivers es un servicio de mensajeria gratuito que se le enviara a su telefono celular frecuentemente, con mensajes de como tener cuidado de su persona y como manejar el estres. Este servicio esta creado para recordarle que antes de cuidar a otros, usted debe cuidarse primero.
Le invitamos a ser parte de este nuevo programa. Por favor registrese online en el siguiente link
https://platform.trumpia.com/onlineSignup/ddpctext/spanish
Preguntas? Comuníquese con nuestra Coordinadora de Familias Hispanas, Angela Picardo.
646-766-3462
Want to join our list, please visit http://parenttoparentnys.org/site/form-regional-list/
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You may be eligible to participate in a survey
conducted through Northwell Health to better understand long-term care planning needs for parents/guardians of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
If you are eligible and agree to participate, the survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. You will receive a $10 gift card as a thank you for your participation.
If you have any questions or would prefer to take the survey by phone, please contact the study team at 516-838-6421 or csteinway@northwell.edu.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Nassau County Police Activity League
167 Broadway 2nd floor, Hicksville, NY 11801516-809-7617
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The Complete list of FREE things and GRANTS for kids with SPECIAL NEEDS
The Family Center for Autism ~ Now Offering Social Competency Support for All Ages
The Social Skills Training program at the Family Center for Autism provides a safe environment where children and adolescents with autism can learn how to socialize with their peers and enhance their social competency.
Group classes focus on conversational skills, understanding the use of humor, electronic/social media safety, identifying and sustaining friendships, problem solving, developing coping mechanisms and fostering teamwork and cooperation. Classes for younger participants also include play skills, such as sharing, taking turns and game-playing etiquette.
For more information and inquiries, please contact Erin Kelley, MA, BCBA, LBA at ekelley@lifesworc.org or (516)741-9000 ext. 9390.
• Social Competency Support on Saturdays and Sundays for All Ages
The Social Skills Training program at the Family Center for Autism provides a safe environment where children and adolescents with autism can learn how to socialize with their peers and enhance their social competency.
Group classes focus on conversational skills, understanding the use of humor, electronic/social media safety, identifying and sustaining friendships, problem solving, developing coping mechanisms and fostering teamwork and cooperation. Classes for younger participants also include play skills, such as sharing, taking turns and game-playing etiquette.
Group classes are held on Saturdays and Sundays, facilitated by a NYS Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Enrollment is open for the following classes that are running
-Ages 9-14, Saturdays from 11:30AM to 1:00PM
-Ages 14-19, Sundays from 10AM to 11:30AM
-Ages 8-12, Sundays from 2:30PM to 4:00PM
• Social Competency Support for Children Ages 5-9
Now Enrolling for Wednesday Evenings at 5:00PM to 6:30PM
• Social Competency Support for Children Ages 3-5, Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Tuesday evenings at 5pm-6:30pm
• “BREAKFAST CLUB” Social Competency Support
For AGES 14-19
Sundays at the Family Center for Autism from 10:00AM-11:30AM
Insurance plans we accept:
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Emblem Health
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis Care
- GHI
- Oxford Health Plans
- United Healthcare
- Healthfirst
For more information and inquiries, please contact Erin Kelley, MA, BCBA, LBA
at ekelley@lifesworc.orgor (516)741-9000 ext. 9390.
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You're Invited to Family and Staff Connections
What is a Family and Staff Connection?
A Family and Staff Connection is an event that provides information, support, socialization, prospective staff and resources about community services for
people with developmental disabilities, including information about:
*OPWDD also known as Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
*Self Direction including Brokers, Job Developers and Staff
* Care Managers (and Care Coordination Organizations)
Check out our webpage: http://www.longislandcssandfriends.com/
Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/889671771094194/
Join our google group: https://groups.google.com/forum/…
Also check out Supporting Our Youth & Adults Network (SOYAN) https://www.facebook.com/SOYANLI/
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hewlett woodmere public schools septa link
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Bounce Trampoline Sports closed during quarantine
Sensory -Friendly and accomodating environment. Staff have experience in special needs community
516-762-1300 bouncesyosset.com
$12 -60 minutes | $18 -90 minutes | $24 -120 minutes | $3 non slip socks
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closed during quarantine
SENSORY BOUNCE THERAPY
Click HERE
Sensory Bounce® Therapy is a structured, exciting and dynamic sensory motor and social skills therapy group that combines the most ideal sensory equipment with occupational therapy and endless fun! Launched in June 2013 at the Paramus location, Sensory Bounce® Therapy is now running in over 15 locations across the tri-state area, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Florida and runs seasonal camps in select locations.
Sensory Bounce® Therapy is on the cutting edge of services for children with autism, ADHD, and any motor and/or social difficulties that interfere with their ability to function in their home or school environment. The facilities’ challenging inflatables and stimulating environment are the perfect combination to help address the following sensory motor skills:
- Balance
- Stamina and independence
- Core control coordination
- Gross motor and coordination
- Timing
closed during quarantine
SWIM LESSONS – Self Direction Approved!
Nassau County Location. Call 1 (877) 396-HOPE or E-Mail Info@HOPEFitness.org
> Develop Water Safety Skills
> Increase Range of Motion
> Increase Motor Skills
> Build Muscle Tone & Strength
> Increase Balance & Coordination
> Program is weekdays
> Central Nassau County
> Lessons are 30 minutes
1 (877) 396-HOPE (4673)
501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Organization
The Mission of The HOPEFitness Sports Foundation is to provide, coordinate and support the Inclusion of Individuals with ALL types of Abilities in fitness and sport training. We welcome participants who are physically and/or intellectually challenged, economically disenfranchised or are considered “at risk” either behaviorally or due to their living situations.
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Social Skills Group
Inviting middle school children with high-functioning autism to join a social skills group!
Where? Diagnostic and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Hofstra University
How to start? Contact (516) 308-2892 to set up an intake appointment.
*By joining this group, your child will be enrolled in a research study regarding an innovative social skills intervention.
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The Ezra Center for People with Disabilities at the Friedberg JCC
For more information, contact Marcy Hallerman Senior Program Director 516-634-4173 or mhallerman@friedbergjcc.org
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What is the Friendship Circle?
The Friendship Circle is today’s fastest growing organization for children with special needs. With over 79 locations worldwide the Friendship Circle has cultivated friendships between more than 7,000 special children and close to 11,000 teen volunteers. The Friendship Circle’s unique approach brings together teenage volunteers and children with special needs for hours of fun and friendship. These shared experiences empower the children, our special friends, while enriching the lives of everyone involved.
Friendship Circle - Chabad of Five Towns.
74 Maple Ave | Cedarhurst, New York | (516) 295-2478
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Jewish students with special needs need a safe and nurturing environment in which they can learn about their traditions and grow as Jews. But often, it can be a difficult task for parents to find just the right fit. For many Jewish families in the Five Towns, Nassau and Queens over the last 14 years, SULAM- LI has been the answer to their prayers. Meeting at the JCC in Oceanside on Sunday mornings from 10:00 a.m. until noon,SULAM-LI strives to strike the perfect balance between serving individual learning needs, and creating a warm, inclusive community for students, staff, volunteers, and family members. During a series of carefully structured learning activities, the students are exposed to prayer, Hebrew, holidays, and culture. Crafts, cooking, music & movement help to bring the curriculum to each student in a memorable way. Our goal is to help each Jewish child climb a bit higher on the ladder of Jewish learning year after year.
For more information, contact Libby Adler at 516 474-1500 or libby@sulam-li.org You can visit our website at: |
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Seasons for a Reason
Eden II’s Genesis Programs has launched “Seasons for a Reason,” a new social enterprise that provides meaningful job training opportunities
to individuals with autism spectrum disorders. The Seasons for a Reason kiosk is located in the Broadway Mall
in Hicksville, Long Island on the first floor near the food court.
Top 10 Autism Websites Recommended by Parents
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The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC
207 Grove Avenue | Cedarhurst, NY 11516
The Harrison-Kerr Family Campus
140 Central Avenue | Lawrence, NY 11559
Phone: (516) 569-6733 | Fax: (516) 569-6917
Music School
children (ages 9+) and adults
CAMP FRIENDSHIP
Camp for Children with Special Needs
GATEWAYS
A sports program for youth and young adults.
JUMPSTART
social-recreational program for high functioning teens and young adults (ages 13 to 22)
CLASSP – CONSORTIA FOR LEARNING AND SERVICE TO SPECIAL POPULATIONS
Through this program, teens receive training in working with people with special needs.
L.I.F.E. “Long Island Friends Experience”
brings together high functioning adults
Relationship Building Course
high functioning individuals interested in acquiring the necessary social skills for building, fostering, and maintaining meaningful relationships.
I-SPACE
offers adults (ages 22+) the opportunity to maintain their dignity and sense of fulfillment through their placement in appropriate paid employment
VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT CENTER (VTEC)
Special Needs Caregiver Support Group & Special Needs Support Group
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HELPING HANDS CHILDRENS SERVICES after school program
Available in East Northport. Available for students up to age 21.
Mon-Fri 3-5:30pm
call 631 659 3337 ext 1 or email kguillem@helpinghandschildren.com
social skills/functional communication taught through art, cooking, gameplay, movement
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Next Chapter Book Club at Hewlett-Woodmere Library aka Pagemasters
all inclusive book club for adults age 21 and over who have mental disabilities.
For more info contact Nadine Conneres, Cultural Program Specialist, 516-374-1967 x237
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About Us: CHADD of Nassau County, PO Box 30143, Elmont, NY 11003
MORE INFO HERE
(516) 242-3263 Shirelle Pearson, Co-coordinator
email: nassau-county@chadd.net
CHADD of Nassau County holds a meeting once a month to help our community better understand and cope with the wide scope of problems dealing with ADHD.
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special services
http://rockawaytimes.com/index.php/columns/5729-self-direction-services-for-kids-with-special-needs
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updated DEC 4, 2020
