Resources For Children With Special Needs Inc

TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PROMOTE POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES.

INCLUDENYC'S SERVICES FOCUS ON THREE CORE AREAS:- PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PROVIDES CAREGIVERS WITH THE GUIDANCE, TOOLS, AND ASSISTANCE THEY NEED TO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR THEIR CHILD.- YOUTH AND TRANSITION SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES (AGES 14-26) EXPLORE AND PURSUE POSTSECONDARY GOALS WHILE DEVELOPING LIFE SKILLS AND SELF-ADVOCACY.- PARTNER & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BUILDS A NETWORK OF ALLIES AND COLLABORATORS WHO BOLSTER OUR CAPACITY TO DISSEMINATE RESOURCES AND CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)OUR PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SERVICES INCLUDE: HELP LINE: DELIVERS INDIVIDUALIZED DIRECT ASSISTANCE BY SKILLED STAFF WHO PROVIDE INFORMATION, GUIDANCE, REFERRALS, AND SUPPORT IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND 200+ OTHER LANGUAGES ON WIDE-RANGING DISABILITY TOPICS.WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS: FOSTER SKILL-BUILDING AND KNOWLEDGE IN SESSIONS (IN-PERSON AND ONLINE) LED BY STAFF AND GUEST PRESENTERS WHO ARE EXPERTS IN KEY DISABILITY TOPICS.PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS: IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, OUR PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS OFFER CAREGIVERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE MUTUAL SUPPORT, SHARE RESOURCES, CELEBRATE SUCCESSES, AND BUILD A SENSE OF COMMUNITY WHILE PROMOTING AWARENESS OF AND ACCESS TO DISABILITY SERVICES.EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE: THIS INITIATIVE ADDRESSES THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF PARENTS WITH CHILDREN AGED 5 AND YOUNGER WHO HAVE KNOWN OR SUSPECTED DISABILITIES AND DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS. WE INCREASE KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS TO CRITICAL SUPPORT THROUGH TARGETED WORKSHOPS, A HELP LINE, MULTILINGUAL RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT GROUPS.OUR YOUTH AND TRANSITION SERVICES PROGRAMS INCLUDE: PROJECT POSSIBILITY: PROVIDES INTENSIVE, INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT TO HELP YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES DRAFT AND IMPLEMENT A PERSONALIZED POSTSECONDARY ACTION PLAN BASED ON THEIR STRENGTHS, SKILLS, AND ASPIRATIONS.HIGH SCHOOL LAUNCH: WORKS INSIDE HIGH-NEED PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO HELP YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES UNDERSTAND THEIR LEARNING NEEDS, IDENTIFY AVAILABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, AND BUILD THE SELF-ASSURANCE TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES IN IEP MEETINGS AND ACADEMIC SETTINGS.BRIDGES: EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES THAT HELP BUILD SOFT SKILLS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE, EMPLOYMENT, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING.CAREER LAUNCH: OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP STAFF AT JOB READINESS, COLLEGE-BASED, AND COMMUNITY-RELATED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS MORE EFFECTIVELY SUPPORT YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES.OUR PARTNER & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INCLUDES: INCLUDENYC FAIR IS NEW YORK CITY'S OLDEST AND LARGEST RESOURCE FAIR FOR EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, AND PROGRAM SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. OUTDOORS FOR AUTISM: THIS EVENT OFFERS AN AFTERNOON OF ENGAGEMENT, CONNECTION, AND FUN ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. IT BRINGS FAMILIES TOGETHER IN A SUPPORTIVE, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT.COLLEGE IS POSSIBLE: THIS ANNUAL EVENT ENCOURAGES YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES TO CONSIDER COLLEGE A VIABLE POSTSECONDARY OPTION.STATEN ISLAND CAMP, RECREATIONAL, AND AFTER-SCHOOL RESOURCE FAIR: THIS EVENT INTRODUCES FAMILIES OF YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO LOCAL STATEN ISLAND PROGRAMS, TEACHES THEM ABOUT OPTIONS, AND PROVIDES INFORMATION AND ANSWERS ON THE SPOT.MULTILINGUAL RESOURCES: WE PROVIDE UP-TO-DATE MATERIALS THAT INCLUDE CRUCIAL TOOLS, INFORMATION, AND GUIDANCE. NAVIGATOR, NAVEGADOR, AND ACCESS ARE COMPREHENSIVE EMAIL ROUNDUPS THAT OFFER FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS VITAL DISABILITY-RELATED NEWS, INFORMATION, AND EVENTS.