 Learn how to find a job, write a resume, and be interviewed!!! Come to the Work Readiness Workshop Everette Hodge Center 1521 Franklin St, Kingston, NY Wednesday March 28, 2012 from 4:15 to 5:15 Must be between the ages of 16 and 21 to participate. Call (845) 331-7080 x153 for more details Brought to you by Family of Woodstock, Inc. and the WIB Youth Council Parent Transition Planning Workshop 03/22/2012
Ulster County Transition Coordinating Council presents 2012 Parent Information Series Are you a parent or guardian of a young adult with an IEP or 504 Plan? Do you know who can provide services after high school graduation? Do you have concerns about accessing supports? If so, you are invited to attend the following FREE informational workshop to learn about available options and resources. Come and get answers to your questions and initiate linkages to the adult services which promote the successful transition of young adults from school to living, learning and earning in their communities. This workshop will be offered from 6:00 - 8:00p.m. at two different locations: Tuesday, April 10th at Ulster County BOCES Career & Tech Center, Rte. 9W, Port Ewen, NY and Tuesday, April 17th at Ulster County BOCES, Rte. 32, New Paltz, NY For More Information or to Register: Contact Lucille Ruggieri at (845) 340-4160 or email LRuggieri@gatewayindustries.org or read more below.  A must-read for all but especially as many look to cut the safety net of special and alternative education- From the NY Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/12/us/even-critics-of-safety-net-increasingly-depend-on-it.html?hp Individual, Included, Interdependent 02/14/2012
 From the Cornell Course Description, "Self-Determination": Are you experiencing the "three D's" at your current school, service system? i.e. * Different (not one of us); * Disconnected (not part of our communities or culture); * Dependent (kept or managed) or are experiencing the "three I's", * Individual (like you and me); * Included (like you and me); * Interdependent (like you and me). "Self-determination is, at its core, designed to shatter societal perceptions and acceptance of the three D's about persons with disabilities through relentless advocacy efforts that promote realization of the three I's. Self-determination is a human rights and a civil rights issue. Read more at: Self-Determination Course at Cornell Real People, Real Jobs 02/10/2012
 From Real People, Real Jobs: "Welcome! This site highlights the employment successes of people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) who are working in paid jobs in their communities. Through the use of innovative, front-line employment support practices, these individuals are earning money, forming networks, and contributing to their communities. Learn more about these people and the promising practices that led to their success." Click here to check out this excellent website for ideas & inspirition.  Rochester Institute of Technology has a growing number of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), sometimes referred to as Asperger’s Syndrome, registered with the Disability Services Office. We value these students as part of our diverse community and acknowledge that some individuals may need additional support in transitioning to college. RIT’s Spectrum Support Program (SSP) is one of the largest formal programs in the nation focused on meeting the unique needs of highly capable college students on the Autism Spectrum. The Spectrum Support Program provides individualized support to students on the Spectrum to assist them with the initial transition to life at RIT and help ensure continued success through graduation. Read more, click through . . . Shared by Christine Caragiulo Add Comment  Family of Woodstock, Inc works in conjunction with the Office of Employment and Training to help qualifying youth 16-21 who need support finding jobs and becoming self-sufficient individuals. They have GED support, work readiness workshops, money to pay for certification tuition, and paid internships available. Contact: Genevieve Salerno, Youth Employment Case Specialist at (845) 331-7080 x153. Shared by: Lucille A. Ruggieri, UCTCC Co-Chair, Vocational Coordinator, Gateway Community Industries, Ulster County Department of Mental Health. Click Read More for more information . . .  New York State diplomas:: a: 3 levels of a regular high school diploma (Local, Regents or Advanced Designation. You may also add "with honors" and/or a "technical endorsement") . b: a GED c: an IEP diploma. For more information about NYS diplomas, click here . . .  NY Times: Autism, Grown Up, Love on the Spectrum: Articles in this series are chronicling the coming of age of a generation of autistic youths. Shared by Penny Levine, Special Educator, Ulster BOCES. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/26/us/navigating-love-and-autism.html?pagewanted=all See also: Autistic and Seeking a Place in the Adult World No Name Calling Week, Anti-Bullying Web Cast 01/24/2012
 The webcast is part of Ulster County No Name Calling Week. County Executive Michael Hein will be hosting a webcast of an anti-bullying session for all of Ulster County School Districts. The session will stream live via webcast Friday, February 3rd, 2012 10 am at: http://totalwebcasting.com/live/ulster/countyexecutive It will also be available after the original webcast via download at the above address. Shared by: Lucille A. Ruggieri, UCTCC Co-Chair, Vocational Coordinator, Gateway Community Industries, Ulster County Department of Mental Health | Collected by:Bruce Mardiney  
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