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Archive for November 3rd, 2009

The Good Shepard, Inc. – Staten Island Medicaid Service Coordination

Posted by pta373 on November 3, 2009

The Good Shephard, Inc. is a not-for-profit nonsectarian agency regulated by the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD). They strongly stand for and believe in an individual’s potential for growth and personal development, regardless of disability and circumstance.

The Good Shephard is currently seeking new referrals for the following services:

  • Medicaid Service Coordination
  • In Home Residential Habilitation
  • Respite

You may contact The Good Shephard, Inc. at (718) 448-0442 or via email at goodshephardsi@gmail.com Address: 89 Arlington Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303

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National Autism Association in Staten Island – Formative Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 at 8p.m.

Posted by pta373 on November 3, 2009

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Are you a parent , friend, professional or supporter of someone with autism?

Join the New York Metro Chaper of the National Autism Association at the PATH Center, 1779 Richmond Avenue, 3rd Floor on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.

This is the formative meeting of the National Autism Association in Staten Island.

Bring your voice, ideas, needs, concerns and energies. Together you can make a difference.

NAA New York Metro is a chapter of the National Autism Association. Their geographic boundaries cover the five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, Westchester and Rockland County.

A Staten Island group is forming. They will be a resource for families, caregivers, educatiors and professionals affected by ASD in Staten Island. They will be an advocate for and empower those affected by ASD. They will never give up in the search to help affected individuals reach their full potential.

If you want to be a part of this positive effort for families in Staten Island, or want to be on their mailing or email list to be updated on activities and information and news about Autism, contact:

Mary Hernandez (718) 442-2577 or NAAStatenIsland@gmail.com

www.naanyc.orgwww.naanyc.blogspot.com

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Citywide Council on Special Education November 4, 2009 Meeting

Posted by pta373 on November 3, 2009

On Wedneseday, November 4, 2009, the CCSE will be holding their meeting in Long Island City: 45-18 Court Square – 2nd Floor at 6:00 p.m. Call for more information (718) 752-7393.

The next CCSE Calendar Meeting will be Wednesday, November 18th at 6:30 p.nm. at Bronx High School of Visual Arts locatied at 2040 Anin Place, TOPIC: Transition – The Beginning.

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