​Be a part of the NEA Big Read and join us for a special needs book club led by education majors from Marist College using adaptive text. 

Meets Thursdays October 17—November 21 at 5:30pm 
(skipping Halloween) Charwat Room at Adriance Memorial Library 

For ages 14 and up, with a caregiver.

Register by calling 485-3445 x 3707; limited to 8 

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. It is designed to broaden our under- standing of our world, our community, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. 

Saturday, September 7, 2019
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Bring your family and friends – and a picnic lunch, games and/or sporting equipment.
All are invited to this inclusive day of fun with accessible activities for people
with and without disabilities.
 
Long Island - Sunken Meadow State Park, 25A and Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park, NY. Meet at Field 1/Main Bathhouse area for nature programs, a Special Olympics New York bocce experience and more. Guarded swimming will be available at the beach.
 
New York City - Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Drive, New York City.  Meet at the Main Stage for park tours and a Special Olympics New York bocce experience.
 
Hudson Valley - Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, 2957 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights. Meet at Picnic Area 1 for nature programs, park tours and health and fitness activities with Special Olympics New York.
 
Capital District  - John Boyd Thacher State Park, 830 Thacher Park Road, Voorheesville. Meet at the Visitor Center for tours and activities. A hawk watch and Birds of Prey program will be held from 10-2 p.m. in the Upper Overlook area.
 
Central New York - Green Lakes State Park, 7900 Green Lakes Road, Fayetteville.
Meet at the Environmental Education Center for nature programs and a demonstration of the accessible kayak launch.
 
Genesee Region (Rochester area) - Letchworth State Park, 1 Letchworth State Park,  Castile.
Please Note: the event begins at 11:00. Meet at the Humphrey Nature Center for activities.
The September Nature Walk will take place at 1 p.m. A butterfly garden walk will take place at 3:00 p.m.  followed by a butterfly release at 3:30 p.m.  Please present Access Pass or sign-in for Get Together Day at park’s entrance gate.
 
Western New York - Buffalo Harbor State Park, 1111 Fuhrmann Boulevard,  Buffalo.
Meet at Shelter 4 for park activities, nature programs and health and fitness activities with Special Olympics New York.
 
Visit parks.ny.gov or opwdd.ny.gov for details.
 
Let’s get together, meet new people and enjoy all that New York  State has to offer!
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This workshop will provide information about protecting our children’s health and safety now and in the future.

Legal and Advocacy experts will cover topics including
SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and Medicaid, Guardianship and Special Needs Trusts and NYABLE Program.  

There is no cost to attend, Space is limited, please register
Karen Lynch@ 845-452 3913 x112 k.lynch@taconicresources.org

These workshops are sponsored by the Dutchess County Transition Network.  Members include  Arlington Central School District, The ARC of Dutchess, Down Syndrome Association, Dutchess BOCES RSE-TASC, Dutchess Community College, Dutchess County Department of Behavioral and Community Health, HV Special Education Parent Center, Hyde Park Central Schools, Pine Plains Central Schools, Poughkeepsie City School District, Red Hook Central School District, Rhinebeck Central School District, Spackenkill Union Free School District, Taconic Developmental Disabilities Planning Office, Taconic Resources for Independence, ACCES - VR and Wappingers Central School District.

​DSAHV families and friends are welcome to come and enjoy great food and great company. This is a great chance to meet other families and raise awareness for DSAHV. You may bring in the printed flyer or a digital copy on your phone will also be acceptable.

​Get direction (click here.)