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SelfDirectionFlyer2 (PDF)

Posted 5-19-25

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Are you a Black, Indigenous, Person of Color (BIPOC) AND a parent or caretaker of a loved one with special needs 21 years old and under? Let’s come together as a group to learn, share our experiences, resources and empower each other in this safe and confidential space.

TONIGHT- THURSDAY MAY 15TH 7:00 pm

you must register to participate:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcumpqjIoGdJdfXRedH2Oe_fJ3Nc7i54N#/registration

Posted 5-15-25

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Art Social
Teen Beans

Posted 5-14-25

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What's at Stake

There are critical issues affecting the autism community currently under discussion in Washington, D.C. To help understand what is at stake – and what autistic advocates and their allies can do to help – Autism Speaks is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, May 20 at 6 PM EST. You should join us because:

  • Decisions about research, Medicaid, and education funding are being made—and understanding what’s on the table is the first step to knowing how and where to get involved.
  • Advocacy isn’t just for lobbyists—it starts with people like you who care deeply and want to make a difference.
  • You’ll hear directly from autistic advocates, policy experts, and leaders shaping the future of autism services and research—and learn how you can help influence what happens next.
PAL 5-12-25

Posted 5-12-25

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Mothers Day

Posted 5-9-25

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NYC Fair

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Self-Direction: An Overview

May 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Learn about OPWDD’s self-direction services which allows for more choice in OPWDD-funded supports and services. The individual must be eligible for OPWDD services and participating in Care Management services through a Care Coordination Organization (CCO) to be approved for self-direction. Therefore, it is recommended that you first attend a workshop on OPWDD eligibility if the person with the disability does not already have it.

Zoom Registration Link: Click Here

WIHD Calendar

Posted 5-6-25

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AABRWELLNESSSUMMITFLYER2025 (PDF)

Posted 5-5-25

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Kulanu Fair
SNRFPromotionalFlyer (PDF)

Posted 5-2-25

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P2P-2
P2P - 1
2024-WebinarSchedulingForm (PDF)

Posted 4-30-25

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Parent to Parent

Posted 4-22-25

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NY Housing Resource

NYHousingResourceCenter4-11-25.pdf
NYHousingResourceCenter4-11-25 (PDF)

Posted 4-11-25

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Together We Thrive

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Together We Thrive

Juntos prosperamos

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Juntos prosperamos

Parent to Parent

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ConsideringResidentialPlacementDiscussionGroup (PDF)

Posted 4-10-25

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我们都享有 同等权利

We-All-Have-Rights_Brochure_Chinese.pdf
We-All-Have-Rights_Brochure_Chinese (PDF)

TODOS TENEMOS DERECHOS

We-All-Have-Rights_Brochure_Spanish.pdf
We-All-Have-Rights_Brochure_Spanish (PDF)

We All Have Rights

We-All-Have-Rights_Brochure.pdf
We-All-Have-Rights_Brochure (PDF)

建立联系工作簿

BuildingConnectionsWorkbook-Chinese.pdf
BuildingConnectionsWorkbook-Chinese (PDF)

Libro de trabajo de desarrollo de conexiones

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BuildingConnectionsWorkbook_sp (PDF)

Building Connections Workbook

BuildingConnectionsWorkbook.pdf
BuildingConnectionsWorkbook (PDF)

Posted 4-7-25

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Resource Services Fair

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ResourceFair4-4-25 (PDF)

Posted 4-4-25

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Resource & Transition Fair

2025ResourceTransitionFair.pdf
2025ResourceTransitionFair (PDF)

Posted 4-2-25

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Parent to Parent - April 2025 Newsletter

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Parent to Parent

Posted 4-1-25

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League of Yes

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League of Yes

Posted 3-28-25

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TWO WEEKS UNTIL

NSSA's A Special Night for Our Special Kids

at ADVENTURELAND!

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!

 

Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism (NSSA) is delighted to once again be hosting a night of family fun at Adventureland!

2245 Broad Hollow Rd, Farmingdale, NY 631-694-6868

 

Thursday, April 10, 2025

5:30-8:30PM

ADVENTURELAND WILL BE CLOSED

TO THE PUBLIC FOR THIS EVENT

 

That means individuals with autism, and their families and friends, will have unlimited access to the entire park with little waiting time. Best of all, the park will be filled with people who love, care for and embrace individuals with autism.

 

Advance purchase of tickets is highly encouraged to help

reduce wait times at check-in on the night of the event. 

 

Tickets are $30 per guest.

 

ALL GUESTS OVER THE AGE OF 2

MUST PURCHASE A TICKET TO ENTER THE PARK. 

Children aged 2 and under do not require a ticket to enter. 

Tickets include unlimited access to all attractions.

 

No outside food or drink will be allowed in the park.

Food will be available for purchase at the Snack Bar.

 

Please note it is up to the park's discretion if the event is

canceled due to weather. Updates will be posted on NSSA's social media and website www.nssainfo.org.

Purchase Tickets

Advanced purchase closes Tuesday, April 8, 2025

 

 

Click here for a printable flyer

and ticket order form

We hope to see you there!

Adventureland

2245 Broad Hollow Road (RT. 110), Farmingdale, NY 11735

Phone: 631-694-6868

 

Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism

Phone: 631-462-0386

Email: office@nssa.net

 

Other Events Coming this Spring!

 
Facebook  Twitter  Instagram

Posted 3-27-25

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Resource

TogetherWeThrive3-26-25.pdf
TogetherWeThrive3-26-25 (PDF)

Resource

SELFDIRECTION.pdf
SELFDIRECTION (PDF)

Resource

NAVIGATINGTHESYSTEM2.pdf
NAVIGATINGTHESYSTEM2 (PDF)

Posted 3-26-25

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Facebook  Instagram  X

Posted 3-25-25

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The Center for Community Inclusion

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Nassau County Department of Human Services Office of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency, and Developmental Disabilities Presents:

Being Awesome With Autism

Click Here to Register

Posted 3-20-25

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Stony Brook University LEND 

RECRUITING FAMILY MEMBERS 

AND 

SELF-ADVOCATES NOW!

 

The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Center at Stony Brook University is recruiting! LEND is a MCHB-funded program focused on interdisciplinary training for better care for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disabilities (ND).

 

As a trainee you have the opportunity to train with field experts, learn from other disciplines, attend clinical seminars and train with the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science throughout the year.

 

If you would like to join an information session click HERE!

 

If you are ready to apply, click the link below!

LEND Application | Stony Brook LEND Center (stonybrookmedicine.edu)

 

All applications are due May 31st, 2025! 

 

If you have any questions, feel free to email LEND@stonybrook.edu

Posted 3-18-25

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World Down Syndrome Day Celebration

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World Down Syndrome Day

NSSA Adventureland

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NSSA

Posted 3-12-25

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Easter Bunny

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Autism Acceptance

Sulam-LI

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Sulam-LI

Posted 3-7-25

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Teen Parent Group

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Parent to Parent

Long Island Rally

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Advocacy Alert

Parent to Parent March newsletter

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P2P March Newsletter

Posted 3-5-25

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Tilles Center - Branching Out

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Breaking Out

Click here for the Tilles Center

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Teen Beans

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Teen Beans

Posted 2-11-25

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CSN Newsletter 2-20-25

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CSN Newsletter

Click here for more information

Posted 2-10-25

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Padre A Padre (Parent To Parent)

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Padre A Padre DE NYS

Posted 2-7-25

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Valentine's Day Party

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Valentine's Day Party

Posted 2-6-25

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OPWDD Services

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OPWDD

Parent to Parent Newsletter

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P2P Newsletter

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OPWDD

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OPWDD

Posted 1-22-25

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Support Group for Parents

 

Posted 1-7-25

 

JCC - Supporting Healthy Living

 

JCC - Adler Center

 

OPWDD - Navigating the System

 

Posted 1-3-25

 

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Posted 1-2-25

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PARA VER ESTE MENSAJE EN ESPANOL, CORTA Y PEGA ESTE ENLACE EN TU NAVEGADOR**

https://nccc.georgetown.edu/opwdd/reg-provider-forums.php#

 

Virtual Listening Sessions for Families on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Do you have a family member with an intellectual or other developmental disabilities (IDD) who receives supports and services now, has received them in the past, or has been unable to access supports and services? OPWDD wants to hear from all families in New York State across diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, and other identity groups. Your thoughts and experiences matter!

REGISTER NOW!

Georgetown University National Center for Cultural Competence (NCCC) is conducting listening sessions (on Zoom and by telephone) for families of persons with IDD. The listening sessions are intended to hear about your experiences in accessing supports and services:

  • based on your family’s cultural beliefs and practices,
  • in your preferred language, and
  • that are appropriate and fair for your family member with IDD.


Your experiences and insights are important. NCCC will listen to you and pass this information along to OPWDD. Your name will not be included in any of your comments. Sharing your thoughts and experiences will help OPWDD and its providers improve supports and services for persons with IDD.

To ensure accessibility, the sessions will be offered:


We understand the demands on your time. That's why we're offering sessions during the weekdays and on Saturdays to accommodate your schedules.

We appreciate the time you will devote to participating in a listening session. We will offer participants a $25 electronic gift card (one per family) to honor your time.

Space is limited! Register today and share with other families!

If you have any questions, please email us at OPWDDlistens-NCCC@georgetown.edu or call 202-784-0600.

REGISTER NOW!

For more information on the OPWDD-Georgetown University DEI initiative, visit:
https://nccc.georgetown.edu/opwdd/events.php

 

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Agency 101 – Connecting Individuals with Disabilities to

Adult Services

December 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EST

Identifying State and community-based agencies that may be able to provide services to young adults with disabilities is a critical component of transition planning for life after high school. This session will offer a broad overview of several core disability service systems in order to understand the different eligibility criteria that must be met to qualify for a variety of supports. The referral and application process as well as the types of services available for each will be reviewed. Families may have to access more than one service provider depending on the type of disability and services they need for their children and young adults with a learning disability, physical disability, visual and/or hearing impairment, intellectual/developmental disability, mental health disorder or any combination of disabilities.
*The session will not include the identification of local organizations or details of the specific programs they may offer. Resources will be provided.
 

Registration Zoom Link: Click Here

 
 

 

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Online Webinar

Traveling with Your Special Needs Child/Adult

December 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Come join us for this NEW Presentation on Traveling with Your Special Needs Child/Adult.


Have you dreamed of going on a vacation with your child or adult with special needs? Does your child express a desire to go visit grandparents or a friend? Does he/she want to go on a field trip? Are theme parks or cruises a wish? Does the thought of even planning a trip make you nervous? Whether it’s a day trip or a long vacation, get tips and tricks for planning and implementing a trip with your family member with special needs. Learn how a trip can benefit all of your family members.

Link To Register

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y3WgCgPQQDWsJbWuOZiWUw

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Hope Fitness

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Flyer promoting fitness and sports group classes by HOPEFitness, featuring a child playing soccer, locations in Nassau and Suffolk, benefits such as weight loss, teamwork, and healthy living, with a Helen Keller quote: %22Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.%22