
June 2017
Interviewing Skills Workshop
Take advantage of our free interviewing skills workshop!
Find out more »July 2017
Westchester Independent Living Center July’s Movie of the Month: Hidden Figures
To reserve call Betty at: (914) 682-3926 Free Popcorn and Soda!
Find out more »August 2017
August Movie Matinee – The Shack
Popcorn, soda and a movie! Details on The Shack Movie Matinee
Find out more »From Crisis Intervention to Crisis Prevention
A two day training, August 30 and 31, for everyone working with individuals with a developmental disability or co-existing mental illness, individuals who are more at risk of facing crisis situations and more likely to receive crisis services. Presentor: Lorena Rucaj, M.A. Clinical Professional Psychotherapist Flyer for Crisis Intervention to Prevention Register on EventBrite
Find out more »September 2017
Awkward No More
Explore culture, language and barriers in our community. We'll review the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and discuss the value it bringsto the community. Build confidence and experience in communicating comfortably with customers, co-workers or potential employers who have disabilities. Book our interactive seminar for your agency and let's together break down barriers and help make our community more inclusive. Awkward No More 9.15.2017
Find out more »Let’s Talk About the “F” Word (FEAR)
Parents of Special Needs Children Tools to get the school year started: What if you could do one thing every day to usher in peace and calm regardless of the circumstances you are facing? Flyer Fall Parent Workshop.Gayle Smith_9.28.2017 This workshop if free but you must register using this link.
Find out more »October 2017
The Art of Budgeting
This hands-on five-week interactive budgeting course is a great start to understanding and learning about how to manage your money. Topics include making decisions, budgeting your money, shopping wisely and more. Contact the organizer listed below to reserve your seat, space is limited. Training begins October 5th. Flyer for The Art of Budgeting
Find out more »November 2017
The Art of Budgeting
This hands on interactive budgeting course is a great start to understanding and managing your money. Flyer for Budgeting_11.14.2017_WILC Please register with the organizer listed below.
Find out more »Government Programs, geared toward parents and caregivers
An overview of government programs, including SSI and SSDAC benefits, and how these programs may help to ensure the quality of life for dependents with special needs. Flyer Government Programs 11.14.2017 WILC Please register here. For additional information contact the organizer listed below.
Find out more »1 Hour Social Skills Workshop
Improve Your Interpersonal Communication with more effective body language, conversation flow, non-verbal and verbal communication and do’s and don'ts.
Find out more »December 2017
My Health, My Choice, My Responsibility
This is a hands-on healthy living workshop series. Each session covers a health area, first session: taking charge of your health and developing a health plan.
Find out more »The Art of Budgeting needs flyer
This hands on interactive budgeting course is a great start to understanding and learning how to manage your money. Click here for The Art of Budgeting flyer Register by clicking here For more information contact the organizer listed below.
Find out more »Developing Emotional Regulation and Intelligence
Emotional Regulation Skills and the development of Emotional Intelligence are the key factors in one’s personal psychological well-being and successful interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships.
Professionals in the mental health field are increasingly becoming aware of the importance of self-management, self-awareness, mindfulness, and self emotional-regulation ability in order to maintain their inner peace and stability.
Find out more »January 2018
My Health My Choice
This hands-on healthy living workshop series is a great start to understanding and learning about how to take responsibility for and managing your own health.
Find out more »Positively Speaking
On the 4th Wednesday of every month, WILC will be hosting a support group series to explore topics and hold an open discussion.
Find out more »Getting Quick Approval for SSI, SSDI, Medicaid and other programs
Many people with disabilities wait years before they are determined to be eligible for benefits. This free OMH seminar will show you that, with the correct documentation, it should take no more than 90 days to get approved.
Find out more »February 2018
Let’s Get Social
This three session workshop will cover: how to improve your communications and social interactions.
Find out more »Positively Speaking
Recognizing Our Emotions and Interpretations.
Find out more »March 2018
Fun Group Activities at WILC
By request “The Fundamentals of Caring” will be shown on our big screen. Popcorn and soda provided!
Find out more »Partners for Success
Partners for Success is a work readiness, vocational and social rehabilitation training program.
Find out more »Positively Speaking
A support group series for people with autism held every 4th Wednesday of the month. Topic of the month: Communication
Find out more »April 2018
Let’s Get Social
A three session workshop to improve communication and social skills, make friends and have fun.
Find out more »Partners for Success
Partners for Success is a work readiness, vocational and social rehabilitation training program.
Find out more »Positively Speaking
A support group for people with autism held every 4th Wednesday of the month. Topic of the month: Effective Communication
Find out more »May 2018
Partners for Success
Partners for Success is a work readiness, vocational and social rehabilitation training program.
Find out more »Better Days Activities Social Group
Join us every 2nd Wednesday of the month for an afternoon of group activities
Find out more »Your Employment Rights
Do you know your employment rights as a person with a disability?
Find out more »NYS Learners Permit for Drivers Info Session
Learning to drive? NYS Learners Permit info session.
Find out more »Positively Speaking
A support group series for people with autism held every 4th Wednesday of the month. Topic of the month: Confronting Your Fears
Find out more »June 2018
Empathy vs. Sympathy
Interactive training with peer specialist Jeff Zitofsky designed to explore empathy and sympathy as tools in giving and receiving services.
Find out more »Your Employment Rights as an Individual with a Disability
The best way to prepare for employment is to know your rights.
Find out more »Ins and Outs of Autism
People who attend this training will be able to identify the many presentations of Autism.
Find out more »The Movie of the Month: Mozart and the Whale
They don't fit in. Except together.
Find out more »Interviewing Skills Workshop
Take our Interviewing Skills workshop and be a step above the rest on your next interview.
Find out more »How Do You Want Me to Feel?
Whether you're living with a disability or are being paid to support us, this training will help answer the question: How do we feel about disability?
Find out more »Positively Speaking
A monthly support group series for people with Autism
Find out more »July 2018
Your Employment Rights as a Person with Disability
The best way to prepare for employment is by knowing your rights.
Find out more »Developing Emotional Regulation Skills
Developing emotional regulation skills to facilitate self-management and personal growth
Find out more »Activities Group
Let's have some fun playing bingo, Jeopardy, the Grocery List Game, Sudoku and more!
Find out more »Positively Speaking
A support group series for people with autism held every 4th Wednesday of the month. Topic of the month: Problem Solving
Find out more »Cultural Adaptation
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.
Find out more »August 2018
Quickly Get Approval for SSI, SSDI, Medicaid and Other Programs
This OMH seminar will show you how, with the correct documentation, to get approval for entitlement programs in 90 days
Find out more »WILC Activity Group presents SWIM TEAM
The WILC Fun Activities Group presents the movie "Swim Team." To level the playing field they had to get in the water...
Find out more »Positively Speaking
A monthly support group series for people with Autism. Topic of the month: Stress Management
Find out more »September 2018
Let’s Get Social
Improve your communications and social interactions in a low stress accepting environment.
Find out more »Partners for Success
Partners for Success is a work readiness, vocational and social rehabilitation training program.
Find out more »Positively Speaking
A monthly support group series for people with Autism
Find out more »October 2018
Side by Side
A 5-week support group for people with disabilities looking to gain independence while transitioning into adulthood.
Find out more »Enhancing Executive Functioning at School/Home
This informative workshop which will focus on practical tips and interventions
that parents and teachers can implement at home and in the classroom to improve
students' executive functions,
Partners for Success
Partners for Success is a work readiness, vocational and social rehabilitation training program.
Find out more »November 2018
Let’s Get Social
Social skills workshop on making friends, interacting with a group, and practicing socializing.
Find out more »Autism – Transition to Adulthood
Exploring a diagnosis of Autism, key features and implications
Find out more »Fun Activity Group
Join us for a movie matinee! JURASSIC WORLD: Fallen Kingdon
Find out more »Preparing for the Future
Lunch and Learn - Essentials for Student-Centered Planning
Find out more »Partners for Success
Partners for Success is a work readiness, vocational and social rehabilitation training program.
Find out more »December 2018
Special Needs Trusts and the Impact of the ABLE ACT
Get the answers to what is a Special Needs Trust, what is the ABLE ACT? Sign up now for the answer to these and many more of your questions.
Find out more »January 2019
Let’s Get Social
Social skill workshop offering a low-stress, accepting environment that promotes learning and growth while celebrating diversity.
Find out more »Partners for Success
Partners for Success is a work readiness, vocational and social rehabilitation training program.
Find out more »February 2019
Partners for Success
Partners for Success is a work readiness, vocational and social rehabilitation training program.
Find out more »March 2019
Partners for Success
Partners for Success is a work readiness, vocational and social rehabilitation training program.
Find out more »Let’s Get Social
Improve your communication and interaction skills in a low-stress accepting environment, practice socializing and have fun.
Find out more »Side by Side
Four week support group for people with disabilities looking to gain independence while transitioning to adulthood.
Find out more »April 2019
Volunteers Needed for Ombudsman Program
Want to help provide a voice for those living in long term care that have a right to be heard?
Find out more »Partners for Success
Partners for Success is a work readiness, vocational and social rehabilitation training program.
Find out more »May 2019
Partners for Success
Partners for Success is a work readiness, vocational and social rehabilitation training program.
Find out more »Best in Show
Join us for the comic movie "Best in Show" and a discussion on embracing our personalities and strengths.
Find out more »Let’s Get Social at WILC
Classes offer low-stress, accepting environments that promote learning and growth, and celebrate diversity, while learning how to improve your social skills.
Find out more »June 2019
Project Access: A Housing Resource for Persons with Disabilities and Seniors
Demonstration of Project Access affordable and accessible online housing registry database, fair housing and consumer rights discussion.
Find out more »Anger Management Workshop
Anger management with a focus on honesty, trust and acceptance.
Find out more »September 2019
Having Trouble Controlling Your Anger?
Three day anger management workshop
Find out more »October 2019
Communication Matters
Time tested strategies to reduce conflict and improve outcomes for students with disabilities
Find out more »November 2019
Anger 101
Anger Management with a focus on honesty, trust and acceptance
Find out more »Partners for Success
This four day workshop will help spark curiosity, deep thinking, encourage growth and challenge you by promoting personal awareness, responsibility and empowerment
Find out more »February 2020
Preparing for Your Child’s Annual Review & Ask the Advocate
Prepare now for your child's annual review, join us for an informative presentation and Q&A with an advocate
Find out more »March 2020
I Wish I Had Known This Sooner
Understanding your child's rights and responsibilities under special education law.
Find out more »ADHD, It’s Not Just an Academic Issue
An education and learning forum with tools and strategies to best assist your child with an ADHD diagnosis.
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