Category: UPCOMING EVENTS

The Trainings Everyone’s Talking About This Summer!

From: Simcha Weinstein <sweinstein@ftnys.org>

Parents, Caregivers, and Allies,

Our recent Dual Diagnosis, Whole Person: Neurodiversity & Mental Health training was our biggest turnouts yet. As summer gets underway, we’re excited to continue offering opportunities to learn, connect, and grow together.

These trainings are designed for and by parents and caregivers, with lived experience front and center. We also welcome allies, professionals, and providers who want to learn alongside families and help build stronger systems of support.

Coming Up Next

Understanding Guardianship: Options, Alternatives & Informed Decision-Making
June 23 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Explore guardianship, supported decision-making, and practical planning tools to help families make informed decisions while balancing safety, rights, and independence.

Register Here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PzS6zfQLTEOVAuQ_LSHv8w#/registration

Advocacy Through Authenticity: Culture, Confidence & Connection
June 30 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Build confidence in your advocacy while honoring your culture, identity, values, and lived experience.

Register Here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0SbxuGNESbmYyQGvNV0jMg#/registration

We’d love to have you join us this summer. Please feel free to share these trainings with family members, friends, colleagues, providers, neighbors, and anyone who may benefit.

Hope you’ll join us this summer!

Kim & Simcha

Simcha Weinstein | Community Engagement & Inclusion 

Upcoming Training

Families Together in New York State

Email: sweinstein@ftnys.org Cell:(917) 853-0133 

Families Together in New York State

http://www.ftnys.org/

 

Upcoming 2025 Strategic Planning Forums

Your Voice Matters to OPWDD!

OPWDD is pleased to invite you to one of our 2025 Strategic Planning Forums.

Focused on the 2023 – 2027 OPWDD Strategic Plan and the agency’s progress to date, these forums are an opportunity for you to learn more about the agency’s work, tell us about your experience, and to share your thoughts and ideas for the future.

We hope to hear from self-advocates, families, and providers from a variety of backgrounds and from across the state at the forums.

Each forum will include:

  • A brief update on OPWDD Projects & Activities from the past year
  • Question & Answer session where you can submit your questions for OPWDD in advance
  • Public Comment where you will be given three minutes to share your ideas and suggestions with OPWDD

Click a link to tell us you’ll be joining at one or more of the following events:

ASL and Live Interpretation available upon request.

We hope that you’re able to join us and look forward to hearing from you.

How does the Justice Center support families? Find out!

Navigating investigation and support services can feel challenging. We want to make sure you have all the information you need! 
Join members of our Individual & Family Support Unit for a helpful, informative session on the many services and supports they provide to individuals receiving services, family members, and personal representatives during the investigation process. It’s your chance to have your questions answered and to learn more. 
Who Should Attend: Individuals receiving services, family members, peer advocates, personal representatives, and provider and agency staff. Available webinar dates: April 29: Noon – 1 PMApril 30: 7 PM – 8 PMMay 1: Noon – 1 PMUse the link below to register for any of the sessions above.
Register Now
Questions about the event? Please contact: jc.sm.outreachevents@justicecenter.ny.gov