2021 Queens Family Support Conference

Welcome and Introduction (QCDD, OPWDD, and IAC)
Delia Tucker, Director, Region 4, OPWDD
Tom McAlvanah, Executive Director of the IAC (InterAgency Council)

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OPWDD Eligibility, Enrollment and the Front Door

Presenters from OPWDD, Eric Magwood and Soreth Mitchell, and representatives from the CCOs Peter Coleman and Dorothy Wohl

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In-Home Therapy – The session will inform families how to access home attendant, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech services.

Rachel Plakstis, Director of Patient Relations, from Amerikids

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Conference Day 2: Wednesday – 10/26/2021

Self-Direction Panel – Learn the Why and How of setting up a self-directed program for your child, at any age. You will get pointers from fellow-parents and knowledgeable experts, and there will be plenty of time to get your questions answered.

Jim Karpe, QCDD Parent Chairperson; Theresa Muga, Parent; Alan Kulchinsky, Parent and CEO of ISS-NY; Linda Schellenberger, SD specialist at Center for Family Support; Kevin Martinez, Support Broker at QSAC; Robert Johnsen, SD specialist at OPWDD.

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Education Advocacy for children ages 3 to 21

Katherine Hoy from AHRC, Director of Advocacy Services, and Ellen McHugh, Parent Information and Support

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Day Services – Learn about options for Day Programs after your child turns 21.

Wini Schiff from IAC, Beth Altmann, 811Q Transition Team Leader, and Pam Gaynor, Transition Coordinator/Job Developer

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