 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  Ulster County SYSTEM OF CARE Workshop/Conference for Parents and Professionals who have or work with kids in schools and/or agencies. Keynote Speaker: Carol Hardesty, from Westchester County Family Ties, will speak about parent empowerment with a focus on leadership and communication skills. FREE Dinner! FREE Raffle! Childcare Provided. Wednesday, March 14, 2012 4:00 - 7:30 PM. George Washington Elementary School, 67 Wall Street, Kingston, NY. Shared by: Lydia Diaz, LMSW, Mental Health Systems Specialist, Ulster County Mental Health Department Click "read more" for registration information . . . Sunny Corey, acor@co.ulster.ny.us  "If you do not drive, you may qualify for a Non-Driver Photo Identification Card from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The DMV Non-Driver ID Card has the same personal identification information, photo, signature and special safeguards against alterations as a photo driver license. You cannot hold a New York State driver license or learner permit while also holding a non-driver ID card. Non-driver ID cards are available to any person, regardless of age, who can provide acceptable proof of name and age. Parental consent is required for applicants under 16 years old. . . ." From the NY DMV website. http://www.dmv.ny.gov/broch/c-33.htm Click here for more info: Duck Pond Gallery at Town of Esopus Library Andrew Potolsky, "Cartoon Frolics" Outsider Art Solo Show January 7 - 29 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen, NY 12466 (845) 338-5580 Hours: M,Tu&Th 10 am - 5:30 pm, Wed 10 am - 8 pm, Fri 10 am - 7 pm , Sat 10 am - 4 pm , Sun 1 am - 4 pm  Posted by Ann Hutton on January 6, 2012 in Artists, Exhibits. Hudson Valley Almanac Weekly © 2012 A unique exhibit will be mounted at Duck Pond Gallery in Port Ewen this weekend in the colorful work of Andrew Potolsky, which includes mounted and framed freehand drawings, augmented with computer graphic applications and featuring the evolution of his signature character Comet. And if “Outsider art” is defined as being work produced by people who have not been culturally indoctrinated or socially conditioned, operating outside the fine-art system of things and often as a sort of private theater for personal self-expression, then the term might apply to the artwork of 21-year-old Potolsky. Deaf at birth and later diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome – each a condition that could challenge one’s social ability – Potolsky has been drawing pictures since he was a toddler. http://www.hudsonvalleyalmanacweekly.com/2012/01/06/pictures-worth-a-thousand-words-the-work-of-andrew-potolsky/  Think College! Doors to colleges are opening for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in many different ways all over the country. This website is designed to share what is currently going on, provide resources and strategies, let you know about training events, and give you ways to talk to others. The information is for transition aged students as well as adults attending or planning for college. read more for Wednesday, January 25, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST Webinar Info:  Teens with an interest in animals and veterinary science can now sign up for the 4-H Veterinary Science Series, which will be held at SUNY Ulster. There are two units in the series with each being a five-week commitment. The program is sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County 4-H Youth Development and the SUNY Ulster Vet Tech Program. This program can accomodate teens with special needs. Thursdays, 6:30-8:30. | Collected by:Bruce Mardiney  
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