Westchester Independent Living Center, Inc.

Social Skills Group
2023-06-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-01 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | NY, United States
For people ages 18-27 years old. Join us for four weeks in a safe space to learn social skills and techniques via Zoom.
To register, email ddellisanti@wilc.org or call (914) 682-3926 x 2131

Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
2023-06-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-30 05:30 - 18:30, 2023-05-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-23 05:30 - 18:30, 2023-05-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-16 05:30 - 18:30, 2023-05-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-09 05:30 - 18:30 and 4 more dates | PILS, 1441 Route 22, Brewster, NY, 10509
If you have prediabetes you are at risk of it progressing to type 2 diabetes in 5 years. Type 2 puts you at risk for heart attack, stroke, blindness, and more.
You can reduce your risk or prevent type 2 with this CDC approved lifestyle change program. The long-term support of a year long program can give you the skills you need to lose weight, be more physically active and manage stress.
A trained lifestyle coach will guide and encourage you and you will get the support of other participants with the same goals as you.
We will meet weekly, followed by bi-monthy and then monthly to give you ongoing support and the information you need.
Email dheilbrunn@wilc.org or call 845.988.7374 ext. 1126.

FAMILY EMPOWERMENT ADVOCACY SERIES
2023-05-31 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-04-26 18:00 - 21:00 | NY, United States
Please join us for a 6 session, online training series featuring:
Guest Speakers
Samantha Curiale-Feinman, New Frontiers in Learning
Renee Falanga-Brenner, Resource Center for Accessible Living
Douglas Gilmour, Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.
Sheri Lauro, Intervention Associates LLC
Alison Morris, Esq., Cuddy Law Firm PLLC
Jennifer O’Neill, Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.
Sandi Rosenbaum, Littman Krooks LLP
Marion Walsh, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP
Speakers & Facilitators from WILC/PILS:
Denise Green, Parent Training Information Coordinator
Fiona Rattray, Parent Training & Information Specialist
Parents and family members come join us for this FREE in-depth training to learn about your child’s rights, the special education process, and how to effectively advocate for your child and other children. Topics include Advocacy Skills, Advocate Q&A session, AIS & 504s, Communicating with the District, Educational Records Binder, Executive Functioning, FBAs & BIPs, NYS Rules & Regulations, Transition, Understanding the CSE Process & Evaluations and much, much more.
Click HERE to register.
If you have difficulty registering, email dgreen@putnamils.org or call (845) 228-7457.

Social Skills Group (Ages 18-27)
2023-05-25 11:00 - 2023-06-15 12:30 | NY, United States
Join us via Zoom for 4 weeks in a safe space to learn social skills and techniques.
To register, email ddellisanti@wilc.org or call (914) 682-3926 x 2131

My Anxious Brain
2023-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 | NY, United States
Join us in a safe space to discuss symptoms and coping techniques. Presented by Christine Stevens via Zoom.
To register, email cstevens@wilc.org

Getting Back to Basics Guidance and Support for Infant and Toddler Caregivers
2023-05-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Donald B. Smith Government Campus, 112 Old Route 6, Carmel, NY, 10512, United States
The workshop will consist of discussions in behaviors, techniques in resolving behaviors (including specific activities) and recognizing antecedents. Once the lecture is over we will all have the opportunity to break up into groups and utilize the new techniques in various situations and how they could be applied accordingly. Speaker: Tiffinie Helwig, Infant Toddler Specialist, Child Care Council of Dutchess & Putnam, Inc.
To register, click HERE. If you have difficulty RSVPing, or have questions, please call Robin Llaque, Putnam Independent Living Services, (845) 228-7457.

Supporting Patients with Disabilities in Becoming Tobacco-Free
2023-05-10 12:00 - 13:00 | NY, United States
Presented by: The New York State Smoker’s Quitline
The goal of the webinar is to improve clinician understanding of common practices and barriers that impact their relationship with patients who have a disability and use commercial tobacco products.
To register, click HERE.

2023 Fair and Affordable Housing Expo
2023-04-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Yonkers Riverfront Library, 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY, 10701, United States
Each workshop is offered in English and Spanish.
Topics being covered include: first time home-buying and getting a mortgage; grants for closing costs and down-payment assistance; applying for affordable housing (rental and sales); and rental assistance, eviction prevention and fair housing.
To register, click HERE.

Virtual Resource & Transition Fair
2023-04-27 16:00 - 18:00 | NY, United States
The Putnam County Transition Consortium, Brewster Central School District and Green Chimneys will be holding a virtual Resource and Transition Fair on During the Fair, local agencies will be available to provide information about their programs and services now and into the future for families & students with and IEP or 504 plan. There will also be breakout sessions presented by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and Adult Continuing Career and Education Services (ACCES-VR).
To register, click HERE. For more information, contact Jessica Baumann at jbaumann@putnamils.org or (845) 228-7457.
