BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Manhattan DD Council - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.manhattanddcouncil.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Manhattan DD Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T174523 CREATED:20250916T123559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T174945Z UID:22484-1759917600-1759921200@www.manhattanddcouncil.org SUMMARY:Manhattan Transition Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:What’s Next After High School?\nNavigating Adult Services for Youth with I/DD \n  \nIn Person: \nChinese-American Planning Council \n45 Suffolk Street\, 2nd Floor\, NY\, NY 10002 \n  \nVirtual: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/96976866485?pwd=lz1jqB9LFhaHZnE62T9VxJmeBHXbA4.1 \nMeeting ID: 969 7686 6485 / Passcode: 927582 \n\n \n\n\n\n Download PDF Loading...\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \nWe 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! \n  \n\n\n\n Download PDF Loading...\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n Download PDF Loading...\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nIf you have any questions please feel free to contact us: \nAndrew Harris\, P138M\, aharris27@schools.nyc.gov \n\n\n \nPat Liu Chang\, GHO\, pat@ghoinc.org URL:https://www.manhattanddcouncil.org/event/manhattan-transition-committee-meeting-4-2-3-2-2-2/ LOCATION:NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T174523 CREATED:20251010T111741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T111741Z UID:22511-1760871600-1760886000@www.manhattanddcouncil.org SUMMARY:Disability Pride Parade NYC DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\nAbout the Parade \nThe parade honors our past\, celebrates our present\, and invites our city to imagine a more accessible future. We walk and roll to show the power of protest\, the joy of celebration\, and the strength of community. \n\n2025 Parade Theme \nIn 2025\, we’ll march under the theme “Love Unites: We’re All In This Together.”  We’re building a citywide celebration where neighbors\, allies\, and advocates from every background join in the joy\, the strength\, and the warmth of community. \n\n\n\nParade Schedule \n10:00 AM — Line-up at Madison Square Park (arrive on time for section assignments) \n10:30 AM — Opening remarks and photos (repeated at 12:10 PM in Union Square Park) \n11:00 AM — Parade starts \n10 Blocks of Pride \nBlock 1 (E 26th – 25th): Celebrate \nBlock 2 (E 25th – 24th): Educate \nBlock 3 (E 24th – 23rd): Commemorate \nBlock 4 (E 23rd – 22nd): Protest\, Power\, and People’s Movements (1960s) \nBlock 5 (E 22nd – 21st): Glitter\, Games\, and Groove (1970s) \nBlock 6 (E 21st – 19th): Punk\, Paint\, and Possibility (1980s) \nBlock 7 (E 19th – 18th): Streets\, Sports\, and Spoken Word (1990s) \nBlock 8 (E 18th – 17th): Global Fusion and Firsts (2000s) \nBlock 9 (E 17th – 16th): Future Forward -> Tech\, Tactile\, and Time Capsules (2010s–Beyond) \nBlock 10 (Union Square Park/ E 16th): Advocate \n12:00–3:00 PM — Block Party in Union Square Park: Disability Unite Festival “Pop-up” Performances\, community tables\, performances\, and activities URL:https://www.manhattanddcouncil.org/event/disability-pride-parade-nyc/ LOCATION:NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T000000 DTSTAMP:20260423T174523 CREATED:20251009T175437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T111345Z UID:22505-1760918400-1761004800@www.manhattanddcouncil.org SUMMARY:Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT) @ CPC DESCRIPTION:New York Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT)\n  \nAbout the Training: \nThe Queens Special Needs Program of the Chinese-American Planning Council is offering a special 2-day training called Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT). \nDay 1 will be on Monday 10/20\, and day 2 will be on Tuesday 10/21. \nThis training is designed for parents\, families\, and individuals with disabilities (age: 14+). The training will be in English and lunch will be provided. \nLearn About: \n\nUnderstanding Benefits & Employment Incentives\nCustomized Employment\nTransition Services\nMaintaining Benefits While Working\nResources & Supports for Integrated\nCompetitive Employment\nSuccess Stories & Insights from Local Agencies\nMaintaining Benefits While Working\nResources & Supports for Integrated Competitive Employment\nSuccess Stories & Insights from Local Agencies\n\nSpecial Guests: \nWe’ve invited local service providers to share their resources and supports\, helping individuals with disabilities find and maintain competitive employment in the community. \nWhy Attend? \n\nLearn: Discover key services and supports available in your community.\nConnect: Engage directly with local agencies and ask questions.\nEmpower: Gain knowledge to better support individuals with disabilities in finding suitable job opportunities.\n\nRegister Here: \nhttps://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5cfa5x70zXOH0Tc \n  \n\n\n\n Download PDF Loading...\n \n \n \n \n\n\n  URL:https://www.manhattanddcouncil.org/event/family-employment-awareness-training-feat-cpc/ LOCATION:Chinese American Planning Council\, 45 Suffolk Street\, NY\, NY\, 10002\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T174523 CREATED:20250903T212322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T152408Z UID:22463-1761040800-1761048000@www.manhattanddcouncil.org SUMMARY:Manhattan DD Council Meeting DESCRIPTION:Come and hear updates from providers\, OPWDD\, and New York City DOHMH \n\n\n\nLearn what’s happening as we continue to work to ensure services and supports for people with I/DD! \n\n\n\nHybrid Meeting – Join In Person OR Virtual \nIn Person: \nAHRC NYC \n83 Maiden Lane\, 11th Floor Boardroom\, NY\, NY 10038 \nJoin us after the meeting to view the New York Disability Rights Archive exhibition at Positive Exposure (Same Location\, 4th Floor)! \n \nVirtual: \nJoin Zoom Meeting: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/97723827673?pwd=CDw2MFQvdvNvaIMgxOWiumRPmPiCBV.1 \nMeeting ID: 977 2382 7673 / Passcode: 983899 \nOne tap mobile: +19292056099\,\,97723827673#\,\,\,\,*983899# \n  URL:https://www.manhattanddcouncil.org/event/manhattan-dd-council-meeting-13-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-4-2-3/ LOCATION:AHRC\, 83 Maiden Lane\, New York\, NY\, 10038\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T174523 CREATED:20251007T014341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T014341Z UID:22498-1761042600-1761048000@www.manhattanddcouncil.org SUMMARY:OPWDD: CAS & CANS Info Session DESCRIPTION:Join Us to Learn More & Ask Questions\nAbout OPWDD CAS and CANS-NY Assessments\nOPWDD is pleased to invite people and families to attend one of our upcoming information sessions on OPWDD’s Coordinated Assessment System (CAS) and the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS-NY) assessment. We’ll be launching a statewide roadshow to help make the assessment process easier to understand. We’ve heard feedback that people may have anxiety or concerns about the assessment interviews\, and we want to help relieve those feelings. \nThe purpose of the CAS and CANS-NY assessment is to improve service delivery and care planning for everyone who receives OPWDD services. By involving you and your circle of support in the assessment\, we can make service plans that are responsive to the needs of each person. \nWe hope you will use these information sessions as an opportunity to hear from OPWDD leaders about how the CAS and CANS-NY assessment will inform your services and share your experiences and questions about the assessment process. \n  \nEach Information Session will include: \n\nA brief introduction about the CAS and CANS-NY assessment\nQuestion & Answer session where you can share your questions about the CAS and CANS-NY assessment process\n\n  \nNYC Session\nOctober 21\n10:30 am – 12 noon &1:30 pm – 3 pm \nOPWDD NYC Office\n25 Beaver Street\nNew York\, NY 10004 \n\n(Other Sessions Available Statewide from 10/9 – 11/6) \nRegister Here URL:https://www.manhattanddcouncil.org/event/opwdd-cas-cans-info-session/ LOCATION:NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T174523 CREATED:20251010T112734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T115749Z UID:22513-1761242400-1761247800@www.manhattanddcouncil.org SUMMARY:College Is Possible: College Programs DESCRIPTION:College information for high school students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) who will leave high school with a diploma. Families are welcome. \nSCHEDULE \n\n5:45 PM: Webinar opens and accommodations set up\n6:00 PM: Listen to a PANEL OF EXPERTS talk college for students who are leaving school with a diploma. Panelists include City University of New York\, ACCES-VR\, INCLUDEnyc\, student self advocates\, and NYC Public Schools.\n7:00 PM: Q&A. Get your questions answered by representatives from CUNY Disability Programs\, Financial Aid\, ACCES-VR\, student self-advocates\, and more!\n\nThis is an online event. \n\nRegister here URL:https://www.manhattanddcouncil.org/event/college-is-possible-college-programs/ LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IXAQ4clKSR-dTMcElV_27g#/registration ORGANIZER;CN="INCLUDEnyc":MAILTO:info@includenyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T174523 CREATED:20251028T130525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T130525Z UID:22548-1761818400-1761823800@www.manhattanddcouncil.org SUMMARY:ADAPT Community Network: Family Education Workshop DESCRIPTION:Transitioning of Youths with Special Healthcare Needs to the Adult Medical World\n\nPresented by\nLynn F Davidson MD\, an Associate Professor of Pediatrics\,\nChildren’s Hospital at Montefiore\n  \nLearn strategies to prepare and tools to use to make the transition a smoother process. \nSpanish and Mandarin translation will be provided. \nRegistration is required. \n  \nRegister Here\n  URL:https://www.manhattanddcouncil.org/event/adapt-community-network-family-education-workshop/ LOCATION:NY END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR