WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO
NYS Partners in Policymaking is accepting applications for Fall 2019!
New York State Partners in Policymaking is an online training course in disability advocacy, funded by the NYDDPC, and it is free to people with developmental disabilities and their family members.
The Partners experience offers individuals living with an intellectual/developmental disability and their family members a terrific opportunity to develop the skills and confidence needed to become effective advocates. Program participants to take on a personal advocacy project designed to influence or impact important issues that affect the lives of people living with disabilities. Participants join an online learning community where they access the course material and interact with one another.
Partners is currently accepting applications from people with developmental disabilities and their family members for the fall training session, which starts September 5. You can read more about the Partners program, and apply to join the Fall 2019 Class.
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Manhattan North Fishes for Fun
The Manhattan North Comprehensive Services Center hit the pond at the Harlem Meers in Central Park for some catch and release. Nelson S. was one of our successful fishermen!
The Michael Rappaport Comprehensive Service Center took a tour of the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum
St Patrick’s Day celebration at our Sam Tocker CSC in Brooklyn. Wearing green and celebrating with a shamrock hunt!
Lifespire’s Our Stories
Que es el Autismo?
Spanish
Durante los últimos diez anos, Lifespire ha estado ejecutando un Programa de Respiro y Alivio para los padres en el Bronx y Manhattan, el programa es para adolescentes y adultos jóvenes que se encuentran en el espectro del Autismo.
Este programa es con el propósito de proveerle ayuda a los padres, un alivio y Respiro que ellos pueden tener en lo que sus hijos reciben servicios de recreación despues de la escuela, servicios que a la misma vez, los ayuda a mejorar sus destrezas de comunicación y socialización.
Esta entrevista (en español) que se ve en BronxNet.org presenta a Maria Murray de Lifespire, Gerente de la Unidad de Respiro describiendo los servicios disponibles para la comunidad latina del Bronx y Manhattan. Eche un vistazo a esta importante entrevista y comparta con otras personas que puedan beneficiarse del Programa de Respiro de Lifespire.
Para comunicarse con Maria Murray, por favor, envíe directamente un correo electrónico: Maria Murray o marque: 646-753-1355.
English
For the past 10 years, Lifespire has been running a successful Respite program in the Bronx and Manhattan for adolescents and young adults who are on the Autism Spectrum.
This interview (in Spanish) seen on BronxNet.org features Lifespire's Maria Murray, Manager for Respite Services describing the Respite services available for the Latino community of the Bronx. Please take a look and feel free to share with others who may benefit from Lifespire's Respite Program.
To contact Maria Murray directly send email to: Mmurray@Lifespire.org or dial: (646) 753-1355.