Putnam Independent Living Services

Diabetes Prevention Program
2019-10-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-10-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2019-10-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-10-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-10-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2019-10-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-10-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-10-22 17:30 - 18:30 UTC and 7 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.

Re-Entry Resource Fair
2019-10-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Grace Baptist Church, 52 South Sixth Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY, 10550, United States
Explore opportunities and networking for people with a criminal history including job training and search, interview and resume writing, restoring voting rights, entrepreneurship, child support/custody and more.
Free haircuts, business suits and accessories.
Click here for RE-ENTRY Resource Fair flyer
For more information call 347.985.0701 or the organizer listed below. WILC will have a table and representative at the resource fair.

Recovery International Self-Help Mental Health Group
2019-10-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-10-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-10-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-11-04 14:00 - 16:00 | PILS, 1441 Route 22, Brewster, NY, 10509
Recovery International is a weekly self-help mental health group utilizing a cognitive behavioral approach and the writings of Dr. Abraham A. Low. All those 18 years or older are welcome.
For additional information contact the organizer listed below or to confirm meeting in case of holiday or cancellation.

Empowering the Disability Vote
2019-10-15 09:30 - 12:30 | Greenburgh Public Library, 300 Tarrytown Rd., Elmsford, NY, 10523, United States
An informative workshop about inclusion and accessibility at the polls and why it’s important for individuals with disabilities to vote.
Demonstration of the Ballot Marking Devices (BMDs), featured speakers and panel discussion.
For information on speakers and more details click here to download the Empowering the Disability Vote flyer
Contact organizer listed below for additional information.

Communication Matters
2019-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | WILC, 10 County Center Road, White Plains, NY, 10607, United States
Video highlighting common communications barriers that might arise during Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings will be followed by a live facilitated discussion.
Click here for Communication Matters Workshop flyer
RSVP for Communications Matters by clicking here
Contact organizer listed below for additional information
Doors open at 5:30pm.

Transition from CPSE to CSE
2019-10-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-10-23 09:30 - 11:30 | CCSD, Admin. Bldg. 62 Old Middle Town Rd., New City, NY, 10956, United States
An evening or a morning workshop is available.
Get informed on the transition process from the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) to the Committee on Special Education (CSE), how a student qualifies, what services are available, and the CSE IEP.
Click here for the CPSE to CSE Transition workshop flyer.
Click here to register for Transition from CPSE to CSE.
Contact the organizer listed below for additional information.

Parents as Partners
2019-10-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Mahopac Library, 668 Route 6, Mahopac, NY, 10541, United States
This presentation will offer parents a review of basic communication skills useful during meetings and discussions about their child’s education program.
Click here for Parents as Partners Special Education Communication Workshop
Register for Parents as Partners Special Ed Communications by clicking here.
Contact the organizer listed below for additional information.

Social Security Benefits
2019-10-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Barnum Financial Group, 565 Taxter Rd., Ste 625, Elmsford, NY, 10523
Geared toward parents and caregivers, we will discuss Social Security benefits available for adults, teens and children with disabilities, as well as the impact of a parent retiring or becoming disabled on those benefits.
Click here for SSI and SSDI Benefits flyer.
To register for the Social Security Benefits workshop click here.
Contact the organizer listed below for additional information.

Dyscalculia: AKA Number Dyslexia
2019-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Vail Farm School Library, 1659 Noxon Rd., Lagrangeville, NY, United States
This presentation will explore the symptoms, the reason why it’s overlooked and strategies for remediation
Click here for flyer for Dyscalculia: AKA Number Dyslexia
For additional information contact the organizer listed below.

Anger 101
2019-11-05 10:00 - 12:30, 2019-11-07 10:00 - 12:30 | WILC, 10 County Center Road, White Plains, NY, 10607, United States
Are you having trouble controlling your anger or need/want to work on triggers? Sign up for this three day anger management workshop (not for individuals under DOCCS supervision).
Click here for Anger 101 Flyer
For more information or to register contact the organizer listed below.

Proactive Caring for the Caregiver
2019-11-07 10:00 - 12:00 | PILS, 1441 Route 22, Brewster, NY, 10509
Combining 3 in-person and 3 online-access sessions
Caregivers of individuals with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities will learn effective coping mechanisms for stressful situations, practice and learn coping skills shown to reduce stress, depression, and anxiety.
Click here for Proactive Caring for the Caregiver Flyer
To register for the Proactive Caring for the Caregiver click here.
Contact organizer listed below for additional information
