Affiliate Events

A fun Spring break school vacation event is being held for the children served by CCDS on April 8, 2015. Siblings are also invited. There will be a DJ, dancing, balloon animals, and crafts. It will be held at the Albany Ancient Order of Hibernians Hall, 375 Ontario St, Albany, NY 12237. There is no cost but RSVP and adult supervision is required. For more information please contact Susan Kittle at (518) 724-1798.

 

Parent to Parent of NYS, is pleased to collaborate with Nancy Hampton, of the Capital District/North Country Early Childhood Direction Center as she presents: Transition: Preschool Special Education to School Age Services What happens when my child goes to kindergarten? Transitions are made easier when families and providers understand the process. It can be a time of excitement but it can also be a source of anxiety. This workshop will help participants to understand the transition process, to be an active member of the transition team, to understand the difference between services in CPSE and CSE, and to understand the purpose of an IEP. Parents will come awaffrom this workshop with a better understanding of what to expect and ideas on how to prepare for their meetings as their children move on to kindergarten.

Please be advised that only the first 100 participants who log on will be able to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Please register for Transition: Preschool Special Education to School Age Services on May 4, 2015 6:00 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6722554095893651970

Please contact Tina Beauparlant if you have any questions: (518)381-4350

 

Please join Parent to Parent of NYS, Tanja Peters/ Housing Coordinator as she presents a webinar on Housing Options for people with Disabilities in NYS. This webinar is designed to give individuals with disabilities and their families a general understanding of what types of housing options are available in NYS and it will explain the differences between certified housing options and non-certified housing options. Ways to purchase a home are also discussed.

Please be advised that only the first 100 participants who log on will be able to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Please register for Housing Options for People with Disabilities in NYS on May 5, 2015 12:00 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/936877730723741697

Please contact Tina Beauparlant if you have any questions: (518)381-4350

 

Please join Sharon Marrella and Barb Hoffman: Parent to Parent of NYS is offering a Statewide Support Parent Training available by webinar. Now is the time to join us and share your story with another parent who might benefit from your experience and support. You can participate from your computer at home. Participants in this training will be parents and family caregivers who want to become Support Parents.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Please register for Statewide Support Parent Training on May 6, 2015 11:30 AM EDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/601297985833410817

Please contact Tanja Peters if you have any questions: (716)517-3448

Catholic Charities Disabilities Services has always been focused on the needs of the individuals we serve and we continually strive to improve our services. To that end, this past October we were accredited by the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) as an agency providing person- centered excellence. Person-centered excellence is about empowering people to direct their own lives and strive for their own valued outcomes, whether it’s as simple as deciding on a paint color for one’s room or complex as directing one’s own ISP meeting.

Over the next four years, under the guidance of CQL, CCDS will develop and implement a plan to support the individuals we serve to live the lives they want. During this planning process, we decided that it’s important to seek continued input and advice from our stakeholders as well as to help inform our community about our progress and what person-centered excellence is all about.

To that end, we will be holding the first of what we hope to be at least semi-annual stake holder meetings on May 6th here at our Park Place offices beginning at 6:30 PM. The meeting will consist of two parts. The first will be a presentation on “Personal Outcome Measures” interviews which will describe what they are, how they are administered and what they mean for the people interviewed. Following this presentation, we will open the floor to questions and comments.

We very much hope to see you on May 6th. If you are coming, please RSVP to Mark Keegan at (518) 724-1822 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..