North Central Events

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Research Study: to better understand caregivers’ experiences with respite

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Contact Person: Phone: ​Call 706-542-5471 or 716-236-8361 (New York) or Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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The Health Foundation for Western and Central New York has awarded researchers from the University of Georgia, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Rochester are collaborating on a research study to better understand caregivers' experiences with respite. Caregivers who reside in one of 16 western or central counties will be interviewed via telephone between January and April 2019. Between 80 to 85 caregivers will be selected to participate in focus groups at the 2019 ARCH National Lifespan Respite Conference in Buffalo April 30 to May 2. Participants will be mailed a $100 gift card at the completion of their interviews.

   

The target population is family adult caregivers of older adults who have physical, intellectual, or cognitive disabilities, and are consumers of respite services. Caregivers must be 18 years or older and have been caregiving for at least 3 months.

   

To participate contact:

University of Georgia
School of Social Work|
Dr. Tiffany Washington
706-542-5471 or 716-236-8361 (New York)
or email twashing@uga.edu

   

Participants must be a resident of:

1. Allegany
2. Cattaraugus
3. Cayuga
4. Chautauqua
5. Erie
6. Genesee
7. Herkimer
8. Madison
9. Niagara
10. Orleans
11. Oneida
12. Onondaga
13. Oswego
14. Tompkins
15. Wyoming

OPWDD Family Information Session/Front Door Session

Date of Event: Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Start Time: 2:00 PM | End Time: 4:00 PM

Location:

Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL)

Event Address:

258 Genesee Street

Utica, NY
Event Cost: FREE
Contact Person: Evelyn Clark Phone: Call 315-797-1253 or Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Event:

Office for People With Developmental Disabilities presents Front Door Family Information Sessions which offer participants an understanding of OPWDD's mission and purpose; the process to become eligible for OPWDD supports services; types of supports and services available; and where individuals and families can go to get assistance. Families/Individuals are welcome to attend any session that is convenient for them. Families are only required to attend one session even if there are multiple people in the family to be represented.

   

To register contact Evelyn Clark, call 607-753-9376 or Email eclark@rcil.com.

OPWDD Family Information Session/Front Door Session

Date of Event: Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Start Time: 10:00 PM | End Time: 12:00 PM

Location:

Arc Onondaga

Event Address:

600 S. Wilbur Ave.

Syracuse, NY
Event Cost: FREE
Contact Person: Ruth Ann Riposa Phone: Call 315-476-7441 or Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Office for People With Developmental Disabilities presents Front Door Family Information Sessions which offer participants an understanding of OPWDD's mission and purpose; the process to become eligible for OPWDD supports services; types of supports and services available; and where individuals and families can go to get assistance. Families/Individuals are welcome to attend any session that is convenient for them. Families are only required to attend one session even if there are multiple people in the family to be represented.

    

To register contact Ruth Ann Riposa, call 315-476-7441 or email ruthann.riposa@arcon.org.

OPWDD Family Information Session/Front Door Session

Date of Event: Thursday, February 28, 2019
Start Time: 2:00 PM | End Time: 4:00 PM

Location:

Arc of Seneca Cayuga

Event Address:

1521 Clark Street Road

Auburn, NY
Event Cost: FREE
Contact Person: Maggie Mahoney Phone: Call 315-856-8297 or Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Office for People With Developmental Disabilities presents Front Door Family Information Sessions which offer participants an understanding of OPWDD's mission and purpose; the process to become eligible for OPWDD supports services; types of supports and services available; and where individuals and families can go to get assistance. Families/Individuals are welcome to attend any session that is convenient for them. Families are only required to attend one session even if there are multiple people in the family to be represented.

   

To register contact Maggie Mahoney, call 315-856-8297 or Email mmahoney@arcsencay.org.

OPWDD Family Information Session/Front Door Session

Date of Event: Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Start Time: 4:30 PM | End Time: 6:30 PM

Location:

Arc Herkimer

Event Address:

350 South Washington St.

Herkimer, NY
Event Cost: FREE
Contact Person: Janet LaRock Phone: Call 315-574-7780 or Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Office for People With Developmental Disabilities presents Front Door Family Information Sessions which offer participants an understanding of OPWDD's mission and purpose; the process to become eligible for OPWDD supports services; types of supports and services available; and where individuals and families can go to get assistance. Families/Individuals are welcome to attend any session that is convenient for them. Families are only required to attend one session even if there are multiple people in the family to be represented.

    

To register contact Janet LaRock, call 315-574-7780 or email jlarock@archerkimer.org.

Winter Advocacy Workshops: Starbridge - Transition 101: From High School to Adulthood

Date of Event: Thursday, March 7, 2019
Start Time: 12:00 PM | End Time: 2:00 PM

Location:

Exceptional Family Resources

Event Address:

1820 Lemoyne Ave.

Syracuse, NY
Event Cost: FREE
Contact Person: Karen Adams Phone: Call 315-478-1462, ext. 337 or Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Exceptional Family Resources presents the 2019 Winter Advocacy Workshops: Starbridge - Transition 101: From High School to Adulthood on Thursday, Mar. 7 from 12 to 2 p.m. Every student who has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and is at least 15 years old should have a Transition Plan. Participants at this workshop will learn about the Transition process, which is designed to incrementally prepare students to live, learn, and work in the community by building career and life skills, knowledge, and experiences.

    

To RSVP contact Karen Adams, call 315-478-1462, ext. 337 or email kadams@contactefr.org.

    

Winter Advocacy Workshops: Starbridge - Transition 101: From High School to Adulthood - FLYER

OPWDD Family Information Session/Front Door Session

Date of Event: Thursday, March 7, 2019
Start Time: 4:30 PM | End Time: 6:30 PM

Location:

OPWDD/Central NY DDSO

Event Address:

101 West Liberty Street

Rome, NY
Event Cost: FREE
Contact Person: Julia Hudson Phone: Call 315-793-9600, ext. 603 or Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Event:

Office for People With Developmental Disabilities presents Front Door Family Information Sessions which offer participants an understanding of OPWDD's mission and purpose; the process to become eligible for OPWDD supports services; types of supports and services available; and where individuals and families can go to get assistance. Families/Individuals are welcome to attend any session that is convenient for them. Families are only required to attend one session even if there are multiple people in the family to be represented.

    

To register contact Julia Hudson, call 315-793-9600, ext. 603 or email julia.k.hudson@opwdd.ny.gov.

OPWDD Family Information Session/Front Door Session

Date of Event: Monday, March 11, 2019
Start Time: 4:30 PM | End Time: 6:30 PM

Location:

Arc of Madison Cortland

Event Address:

165 Main Street

Oneida, NY
Event Cost: FREE
Contact Person: Robin Collins Phone: Call 315-363-3389, ext. 7310 or Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Event:

Office for People With Developmental Disabilities presents Front Door Family Information Sessions which offer participants an understanding of OPWDD's mission and purpose; the process to become eligible for OPWDD supports services; types of supports and services available; and where individuals and families can go to get assistance. Families/Individuals are welcome to attend any session that is convenient for them. Families are only required to attend one session even if there are multiple people in the family to be represented.

   

To register contact Robin Collins, call 315-363-3389, ext. 7310 or email robin.collins@arcofmc.org.

OPWDD Family Information Session/Front Door Session

Date of Event: Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Start Time: 10:00 AM | End Time: 12:00 PM

Location:

JM Murray Center

Event Address:

4057 Route 281

Cortland, NY
Event Cost: FREE
Contact Person: Karen Schuepbach Phone: Call 607-753-2741 or Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Event:

Office for People With Developmental Disabilities presents Front Door Family Information Sessions which offer participants an understanding of OPWDD's mission and purpose; the process to become eligible for OPWDD supports services; types of supports and services available; and where individuals and families can go to get assistance. Families/Individuals are welcome to attend any session that is convenient for them. Families are only required to attend one session even if there are multiple people in the family to be represented.

   

To register contact Karen Schuepbach, call 607-753-2741 or email karens@jmmurray.com.

OPWDD Family Information Session/Front Door Session

Date of Event: Thursday, March 14, 2019
Start Time: 9:00 AM | End Time: 11:00 AM

Location:

Disabled Persons Action Organization (DPAO)

Event Address:

5205 Ebbly Road

Lowville, NY
Event Cost: FREE
Contact Person: Jayne Jones Phone: Call 315-376-8327 or Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Event:

Office for People With Developmental Disabilities presents Front Door Family Information Sessions which offer participants an understanding of OPWDD's mission and purpose; the process to become eligible for OPWDD supports services; types of supports and services available; and where individuals and families can go to get assistance. Families/Individuals are welcome to attend any session that is convenient for them. Families are only required to attend one session even if there are multiple people in the family to be represented.

   

To register contact Jayne Jones, call 315-376-8327 or email jjones@dpao.net.

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