Queens FSS Virtual Conference (Wednesday)

Schedule for the Queens Family Support Virtual Conference 

Wednesday: 10/27/2021

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.

10:00am – 11:30am

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Meeting ID: 896 0849 2930

Education Advocacy for children ages 3 to 21

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

12:00pm – 1:45pm

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Meeting ID: 884 8321 0988

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

2:00pm – 3:30pm

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Meeting ID: 883 9121 8189

COVID-19 Updates

Fred Wetzel, leader in the I/DD community for decades will be providing updates on COVID-19

4:00pm – 5:30pm

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Meeting ID: 892 6861 4321