North Country Events
Front Door Information Sessions
Date of Event: Several
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Location: Various within Sunmount region
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, NY
Event Cost: Free
Contact Person: Phone: (518) 536-3480 or email
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This session gives an understanding of OPWDD’s mission and purpose, as well as outlines the process of how to become eligible for OPWDD supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where to get assistance.
See listing at https://opwdd.ny.gov/welcome-front-door/training/sunmount
Ins and Outs of IEP Development Workshop
Date of Event: December 20, 2018
Start Time: 11:00 AM |
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Potsdam Health Initiative
Event Address:
6439 State Highway 56
Potsdam, NY
Event Cost: FREE
Contact Person: Phone: 315-785-9440
Ins and Outs of IEP Development will help participants understand each section of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The workshop will also cover the participants on the IEP team; laws/regulations pertaining to your child’s educational rights; and how to be an active participant in the IEP meeting. To register for this free parent workshop call the North Country Parent Assistance Center at 315-785-9440
Care Design Family Forum
Date of Event: Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Start Time: 3:00 PM or 6:00 PM |
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Location: Care Design NY
Event Address:
14923 State Route 30
Malone, NY
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Care Design NY's presents a sponsored Individual and Family forum, an opportunity to meet directly with Care Design NY leadership to share feedback, ideas and questions. This session will cover:
- What to expect from your Care Manager
- Formation and launch of Self-Advocate and Family Regional Advisory Boards
- Feedback and how the transition from service coordination to care management has progressed thus far and goals for the future
- Timeline and information available about the future transition to Medicaid Managed Care.
Click here to register.
Parent Advocacy 101
Date of Event: Monday, March 11, 2019
Start Time: 11:00 AM |
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: LDA of the Mohawk Valley
Event Address:
146 L Arsenal Street, Suite 10 A
Watertown, NY
Event Cost: FREE
Contact Person: Phone: 315-785-9440
A North Country Parent Assistance Center Workshop. Please register at least 7 days before the event date. Seating is limited.
Parent Advocacy 101
Date of Event: Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Start Time: 6:00 PM |
End Time: 7:30 PM
Location: LDA of the Mohawk Valley
Event Address:
146 L Arsenal Street, Suite 10 A
Watertown, NY
Event Cost: FREE
Contact Person: Phone: 315-785-9440
A North Country Parent Assistance Center Workshop. Please register at least 7 days before the event date. Seating is limited.
The Paper Chase
Date of Event: Monday, April 15, 2019
Start Time: 11:00 AM |
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: LDA of the Mohawk Valley
Event Address:
146 L Arsenal Street, Suite 10 A
Watertown, NY
Event Cost: FREE
Contact Person: Phone: 315-785-9440
A North Country Parent Assistance Center Workshop. Please register at least 7 days before the event date. Seating is limited.
The Paper Chase
Date of Event: Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Start Time: 6:00 PM |
End Time: 7:30 PM
Location: LDA of the Mohawk Valley
Event Address:
146 L Arsenal Street, Suite 10 A
Watertown, NY
Event Cost: FREE
Contact Person: Phone: 315-785-9440
A North Country Parent Assistance Center Workshop. Please register at least 7 days before the event date. Seating is limited.
Bullying and Special Education
Date of Event: Monday, May 13, 2019
Start Time: 11:00 AM |
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: LDA of the Mohawk Valley
Event Address:
146 L Arsenal Street, Suite 10 A
Watertown, NY
Event Cost: FREE
Contact Person: Phone: 315-785-9440
Bullying and Special Education
Date of Event: Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Start Time: 6:00 PM |
End Time: 7:30 PM
Location: LDA of the Mohawk Valley
Event Address:
146 L Arsenal Street, Suite 10 A
Watertown, NY
Event Cost: FREE
Contact Person: Phone: 315-785-9440
A North Country Parent Assistance Center Workshop. Please register at least 7 days before the event date. Seating is limited.