Manhattan DD Council Meeting
2026-03-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Come and hear updates from providers, OPWDD, and New York City DOHMH

Learn what’s happening as we continue to work to ensure services and supports for people with I/DD!

Hybrid Meeting – Join In Person OR Virtual
In Person:
TBD – More Info Coming Soon!

Virtual:
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/97723827673?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 977 2382 7673 / Passcode: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile: +19292056099,,97723827673#,,,,*[REDACTED]#

Guardianship & Future Care Planning
2026-04-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Manhattan Family Support Services Advisory Council & Manhattan Transition Committee
Present:
Guardianship & Future Care Planning
Presented by Stephanie Baran
AHRC New York City Guardianship Coordinator, Staff Attorney

Part 1: Learn Your Options
Wednesday, April 22
10:00am
Zoom
Learn about guardianship & alternatives, including:
Supported Decision-Making
Representative Payee
Health Care Proxy
Power of Attorney

Part 2: Assistance with the Application
Wednesday, April 29
10:00am
In Person: AHRC, 83 Maiden Lane, 11th Floor, NY, NY 10038
Line-by-line help with 17-A guardianship forms

Register Here

Guardianship & Future Care Planning: Part 2
2026-04-29 10:00 - 11:30 | AHRC Maiden Lane, 83 Maiden Lane, 11th Floor, NY, NY, 10038, United States
Manhattan Family Support Services Advisory Council & Manhattan Transition Committee
Present:
Guardianship & Future Care Planning
Presented by Stephanie Baran
AHRC New York City Guardianship Coordinator, Staff Attorney

Part 2: Assistance with the Application
Wednesday, April 29
10:00am
In Person: AHRC, 83 Maiden Lane, 11th Floor, NY, NY 10038
Line-by-line help with 17-A guardianship forms

Register Here

Manhattan Family & Professional Resource Fair 2026 / Feria de recursos familiares y profesionales de Manhattan 2026 / 2026年曼哈顿家庭与专业资源博览会
2026-05-12 09:00 - 14:00 | CUNY Graduate Center, 365 5th Ave., Concourse Level, New York, NY, 10016, United States
RSVP Here / RSVP aquí / 在此回复

Join us for the Manhattan Family & Professional Resource Fair!
¡Únase a nosotros en la Feria de recursos familiares y profesionales de Manhattan!
加入我们参加曼哈顿家庭和专业资源博览会！

When / Cuándo / 什么时候:
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
9:00am – 2:00pm

Where / Dónde / 在哪里:
CUNY Graduate Center
365 5th Ave, Concourse Level, New York, NY 10016

What:

Learn about programs and services
Connect with service provider organizations
Enter a raffle for cash prizes
Enjoy complimentary food

Qué:

Infórmese sobre programas y servicios
Conéctese con organizaciones proveedoras de servicios
Participe en un sorteo para ganar premios en efectivo
Disfrute de comida de cortesía

什么:

了解项目和服务
联系服务提供商
参加抽奖赢取现金奖励
享用免费餐饮

Informational Workshops:

Camp & Recreation Programs: Creating Meaningful Experiences For All – 10:30am
Keep Your Benefits Strong: Medicaid Basics & Recertification Tips – 12:00pm

Hope to see you there! / ¡Esperamos verte allí! / 希望在那里见到你！

RSVP Here / RSVP aquí / 在此回复

Interested in registering a booth?

For questions regarding booth registration, please contact Wendy DeLeon at wdeleon@adaptcommunitynetwork.org.

Manhattan DD Council Meeting
2026-05-19 10:00 - 12:00
Come and hear updates from providers, OPWDD, and New York City DOHMH

Learn what’s happening as we continue to work to ensure services and supports for people with I/DD!

Hybrid Meeting – Join In Person OR Virtual
In Person:
AHRC NYC
83 Maiden Lane, 11th Floor, NY, NY 10038

Virtual:
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/97723827673?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 977 2382 7673 / Passcode: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile: +19292056099,,97723827673#,,,,*[REDACTED]#

Beyond Day Program: Community Connections for Youth with I/DD
2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:30 | CPC One, 45 Suffolk Street, NY, NY, 10002, United States
Beyond Day Program
Community Connections for Youth with I/DD

Learn About:
Recreation, Socialization, Afternoon & Weekend Programs, Community Inclusion, Getaway Trips, And More!

Featuring:
AHRC NYC – Saturday Teens
Esperanza Center – Getaway Trips, After School, Recreation
Lifespire – Agile Afternoon Respite
Center for All Abilities – Arts, Life Skills, Community Classes
CO_LAB – Theater Programs
Sinergia – After School Art Program, Integrated Transition Program
GHO – Weekend Recreation

Virtual:
https://zoom.us/j/96976866485?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 969 7686 6485 / Passcode: [REDACTED]

In Person:

CPC One
45 Suffolk Street, 2nd Floor, NY, NY 10002

We will have space for open discussion and networking for families, school staff, service provider agency representatives and others supporting youth in transition. All are welcome to join!

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us:
Andrew Harris, P138M, aharris27@schools.nyc.gov

Pat Liu Chang, GHO, pat@ghoinc.org
