EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS & WEBINARS

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Our monthly workshops cover a variety of topics designed to empower individuals with Down syndrome and their families through knowledge, resources, and support. Offering the convenience to connect from anywhere, these sessions are held virtually on Zoom, and are a free service offered in part through grant funding. 

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OUR NEXT WEBINAR

Special Education Advocacy 101

Thursday, April 17

7-9 PM ET
 

Join us for this free online workshop with special guest speaker Melissa Goldhammer as she helps families learn valuable advocacy tips and parent rights in the special education process. Melissa will discuss the procedural safeguards notice and more. This workshop is open to all families of children with Down syndrome or other developmental disabilities. 

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Use the registration link below to sign up today. Meeting details will be sent directly to the email provided.

 

If you have a TABS number through the Office of Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), and are not yet receiving self-directed services, please consider sharing your TABS number where indicated on the registration form. A TABS number is not required to attend the workshops but helps DSAF maintain funding to continue servicing families in need.

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ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Melissa Goldhammer is a Non-Attorney Special Education Advocate who works with parents and families throughout Long Island, NY. She completed the Council of Parent Attorney and Advocates (COPAA) Special Education Advocate Training (SEAT 1.0) and (SEAT 2.0) year intensive Advocate training program. To stay current in special education laws, regulations, and topics, Melissa frequently attends professional development workshops, conferences, and webinars. She is an active volunteer and served as the President for her school district’s Special Education Parent Teacher Organization (SEPTO). Melissa is also a proud member of the Council of Parent Attorney and Advocates (COPAA).