Putnam Independent Living Services

Diabetes Prevention Program
2018-08-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2018-08-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2018-08-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2018-08-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2018-08-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2018-08-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2018-08-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2018-08-07 17:30 - 18:30 UTC and 10 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.

Positively Speaking
2018-08-22 15:00 - 16:15 | WILC, 10 County Center Road, White Plains, NY, 10607, United States
A support group series, for people with autism, held of the 4th Wednesday of every month.The focus of this series, Positively Speaking, is to gain a sense of belonging in a supportive community where effective communication and listening skills are used and developed.
Topic of the month: Stress Management
Flyer for Positively Speaking August 2018
For additional information contact organizer listed below

PILS Mobile Benefits Team
2018-08-17 15:00 | Mahopac Library, 668 Route 6, Mahopac, NY, 10541, United States
PILS Mobile Benefits Team will be at the Mahopac Library once per month to meet with consumers who need information on benefits. The Benefits Practitioners on this team specialize in Social Security Work Incentives, but are available to help consumers with a variety of benefits as well.
Feel free to stop by the library to see us on the 3rd Friday of the month from 3pm-5pm.
For additional information contact the organizer listed below.

WILC Activity Group presents SWIM TEAM
2018-08-15 14:00 - 16:00 | WILC, 10 County Center Road, White Plains, NY, 10607, United States
Join us for a movie!
“Swim Team” chronicles three diverse young athletes, with a diagnosis on the autism spectrum, and their quest for inclusion and independence.
Flyer for Activity Group and movie SWIM TEAM
For more information contact the organizer listed below.

Quickly Get Approval for SSI, SSDI, Medicaid and Other Programs
2018-08-03 09:30 - 14:30, 2018-08-02 09:30 - 14:30 | WILC, 10 County Center Road, White Plains, NY, 10607, United States
Two Day Workshop August 2 and 3.
Many people with disabilities wait years for determination of benefits. With the correct documentation it should take no more than 90 days. This free OMH seminar will cover:
Requesting a waiver for an overpayment
Avoiding spend-downs
Using Social Security work incentives to help maintain SSI and SSDI eligibility when exploring a return to work
Ease off cash benefits and into self sufficiency
AND much more.
Presented by John B. Allen, Special Assistant to the Commissioner, NYS OMH
See the flyer for attending in person (in Watertown, NY) or to attend remotely by Webex. WILC will host a large screen viewing of the webinar.
Get Quick Approval Benefits Webinar with OMH
Register for the WILC viewing of the webinar by clicking here.
Contact the organizer listed below for more information.

Cultural Adaptation
2018-07-26 13:00 - 16:00 | WILC, 10 County Center Road, White Plains, NY, 10607, United States
We each occupy our own, unique space in this world. What happens when you venture out of it? Where are you comfortable? Where are you uncomfortable? From whom do you divide yourself and with whom do you relate and group? Why?
Using improvisation, mutual support, social theory, and storytelling, this workshop will challenge us to explore how, when, and why we do or don’t culturally adapt.
Free but reserve your space at: https://culturaladaptation.eventbrite.com
For more information contact the organizer listed below.

Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan?
2018-07-26 09:30 - 12:00 | Mahopac Library, 668 Route 6, Mahopac, NY, 10541, United States
What’s the Difference?
Learn the legal basis for IEP vs. 504
Understand the special education process
Understand the difference between services and supports
Increase your confidence in meetings
IEP or 504 Plan Workshop Flyer
Click here to register for IEP or 504 Plan: What’s the Difference?
Contact the organizer listed below for more information

Positively Speaking
2018-07-25 15:00 - 16:15 | WILC, 10 County Center Road, White Plains, NY, 10607, United States
Join us for our next support group for people with autism. The focus of this group series, Positively Speaking, is to gain a sense of belonging in a supportive community where effective communication and listening skills are used and developed.
Topic of the Month: Problem Solving
Positively Speaking Flyer July 2018
For more information contact organizer listed below.

High Impact Problem Solving
2018-07-19 09:15 - 10:30 | Webinar
Is there an issue/challenge/situation you would like to improve? This webinar will show you how to apply a proven six-step method which includes enhanced critical thinking techniques to create solutions that last. By learning how to include everyone’s perception about an issue will help you to accurately identify the real problem, collect all the necessary information and gain clarity before developing solutions.
This webinar will show you how to apply a proven six-step method which includes enhanced critical thinking techniques to create solutions that last.
Registration: https://highimpactproblemsolving.eventbrite.com
For more information contact the organizer listed below.

Activities Group
2018-07-18 14:00 - 16:00 | WILC, 10 County Center Road, White Plains, NY, 10607, United States
Join the WILC Activities Group for an afternoon of fun-filled games and brain teasers.
Play Charades, Bingo, What If, Sudoku, Can You Name It? and more!
Activities Group Flyer
Contact the organizer listed below for more information and to register.

Developing Emotional Regulation Skills
2018-07-17 09:00 - 16:00 | WILC, 10 County Center Road, White Plains, NY, 10607, United States
This training incorporates a spiritual school of thought with evidenced-based psychological constructs to help participants facilitate the inward journey of personal growth.
July 17 Emotional Regulation Skills flyer
Register for this workshop by clicking here
For more information contact the organizer listed below

Alzeimer's: Understanding and responding to dementia related behavior
2018-07-12 14:00 - 15:00 | PILS, 1441 Route 22, Brewster, NY, 10509
During the middle stages of dementia the person with the disease often starts to exhibit new and confusing behavior. These behaviors are a form of communication and are essential to understanding the needs of the person with dementia.
Alzheimer’s Understanding Dementia Related Behavior PILS
For additional information and to reserve your seat contact the organizer listed below.
See March 8, April 12, May 10, June 13 and July 12 for more in this educational series.
