Staff from more than 70 day and residential summer camps and programs for children and teens with disabilities will be at RCSN's free Special Camp Fair on Saturday, January 30. Plan a productive summer experience for your child and pick up a free copy of RCSN's Camp Directory! Get more information here.
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New Report from the Arise Coalition - April 2009
The past seven years of education reform have not significantly improved outcomes, experiences or services for New York City’s160,000 public school students with disabilities, according to Include! Educate! Respect!, a report issued April 23, 2009 by the ARISE Coalition. The report is a review of the reform initiatives and performance data as well as the experiences of parents under the leadership of Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Chancellor Joel Klein. It describes how Mayor Bloomberg’s Children First reforms have left students with disabilities out and calls for the Department of Education (DOE) to focus on specific reform priorities. Click here to see the full press release and download the report.
http://arisecoalition.org/
Looking For Summer Camps?
Resources for Children with Special Needs
”Our searchable database provides information about programs and services for children birth to 26 with disabilities and other special needs in the New York City metropolitan area. It includes national organizations and residential programs such as camps and schools that serve children from New York City.”
http://www.resourcesnycdatabase.org/
Upcoming Adult Support Group September 29th, 2009
“NEWSLETTER NIGHT & CREATIVE COMMUICATIONS WORKSHOP”
When: Tuesday September 29th
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Where: LDA of NYC Office
Upcoming Adult Support Group October 27th
Join us for an acting class and group games
6:00 - 7:45 pm
Room 303
SPECIAL EDUCATION LEGAL ADVOCACY AND CONSULTATION
Is your child in special education? Do you want to improve your child’s school program?
Are you confused about how special education works? Would you like some questions
answered? If you answered YES to any of these questions, you should attend:
One of the upcoming workshops presented by The New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
Bronx – October 29, 2009
Borough President’s Office
851 Grand Concourse, Room 206
Brooklyn – November 12, 2009
Safe Horizon Community Mediation Center
210 Joralemon Street, Room 618
Manhattan – November 16, 2009
United Cerebral Palsy of NYC
120 Eat 23rd Street, Room 525
All training sessions will be from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Call Suhali at (212) 244-4664, Ext. 348.
Upcoming Adult Support Group
Tuesday November 24th from 6:00-7:45 pm
Join us for a delicious evening where we share memories of favorite meals as well as learn how to prepare simple, tasty dishes and sharpen our kitchen skills.
Group includes a light dinner that will be prepared during the class.
See you there!
GED Info for Adults with LD
Accommodations for the Graduation Equivalency Diploma
Every candidate for the GED Tests should have a fair opportunity to demonstrate his or her knowledge and skills under appropriate test conditions. For some candidates, a disability may interfere with their ability to fully demonstrate what they know under standard testing conditions.
Learning disabilities, for example, can affect your ability to store, process, and/or produce information. They can also affect your ability to read, write, speak, do math, and socialize. Many physical disabilities can affect a person’s ability to sit for long periods of time, to write using a pencil and paper, or to read normal-sized print.
Accommodations in testing are available for adults with documented physical disabilities as well as learning disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and emotional or psychological disabilities. Each request is considered on an individual basis.
Accommodations may include:
- Audiocassette edition (with large-print reference copy)
- Large print edition
- Braille edition
- Extended time
- Use of a scribe
- Use of a talking calculator or abacus
- Supervised frequent breaks
- Use of a private room
- One-on-one testing at a health facility or candidate’s home
- Vision-enhancing technologies
- Use of video equipment
- Sign-language interpreter
- Other accommodations as warranted by candidate’s need
If you have a documented disability, contact your local GED Testing Center and request one of the following forms. Staff at the testing center can tell you what is needed to complete each of these forms. Return the completed form to the same location. Once the disability is documented and accommodations are approved, your local GED Chief Examiner will arrange to conduct the testing using approved accommodations. The candidate will not incur any additional charges for these accommodations.
For more info see the GED website:
http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ged/test/Take/Accommodations_Disab.htm
Resources for Children with Special Needs
RCSN's Special Camp Fair is Coming Up!
http://www.resourcesnyc.org/
AHRC Free Workshops
Upcoming events and other related events of interest
Follow link to website for more information:
http://www.ahrcnyc.org/events/events.htm
ReelAbilities: NY
Disabilities Film Festival
January 28 - February 2, 2010
The Second Annual ReelAbilities: NY Film Festival is dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expression of people with different abilities.
http://www.reelabilities.org/
Upcoming Adult Support Group
We welcome Robert M. Tudisco, Attorney at Law. He is a practicing attorney, freelance writer and an adult diagnosed with AD/HD.
He will be presenting on the topic: Self-Advocacy for Adults with LD
When: Tuesday January, 26th 2010
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: LDA NYC Suite 303
http://addconsults.com/articles/full.php3?id=1303
Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families now have a single comprehensive resource to go to for important information and the State services available to address the needs of these individuals and their families.
http://www.nyacts.org/
Celebrating Inclusion
“How can your school help to make sure all students with disabilities are welcomed and valued members of the school community?”
Poems, essays, stories, audio clips and video clips are some ways to participate
http://www.weteamteach.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Inclusion-Contest-Flyer-PW26.pdf
Next Adult Support Group
Please join us on Tuesday February 23rd, 2010 from 6:30-8:00pm for a Poetry Workshop with Karma Cloud.
Karma led us through a wonderful personal storytelling project last spring. This workshop will help us tap into our creative potential.
So, hope to see you there.
Take care,
Jamie
Next Adult Support Group
MARCH 30th – Tuesday @ 6:00 pm – “Exploring Communication in Relationships”
Join us for an in depth look at good communication techniques
LDA NYC featured in Cornell University Video
The Model Transition Program acts as a bridge to support young adults from high school to the next step. Whether college or vocation, young adults, especially with Learning Disabilities are looking for assistance in navigating the field. LDA NYC was an MTP service provider from 2007-2009, and now is continuing providing career transition services through a state-of-the-art Learning Lab. (LDA NYC is featured around minute 8:00 in the video)
http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/EDI/m-mtp-view2.cfm
Sprout Film Festival
The 8th Annual SPROUT Film Festival
Friday April 30 - Sunday May 2, 2010
"Making the Invisible Visible"
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
http://www.gosprout.org/film/sff2010/index.html
Upcoming Computer Literacy Orientation/Training
Are you an adult with LD, who is interested in computer skills? If so, this FREE workshop is for you!
What: Computer Literacy Workshop
When: Friday June 11th
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Where: LDA Learning Lab - Room 303, 27 West 20th Street 10011
Extra Details:
- Please bring a flash drive if you own one
- If you are a new visitor, please bring documentation of your Learning Disability.
- Please RSVP by 3:00 pm Thursday June 10th - phone: 212-645-6730 or email: info@ldanyc.org
Next Computer Literacy Workshop
Are you an adult with LD, who is interested in computer skills? If so, this FREE workshop is for you!
What: Computer Literacy Workshop
When: Friday July 9th
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Where: LDA Learning Lab - Room 303, 27 West 20th Street 10011
Extra Details:
- Please bring a flash drive if you own one
- If you are a new visitor, please bring documentation of your Learning Disability.
Think College!
Doors to colleges are opening for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in many different ways all over the country. This website is designed to share what is currently going on, provide resources and strategies, let you know about training events, and give you ways to talk to others. The information is for transition aged students as well as adults attending or planning for college. It provides resources and tools for students, families, and professionals
http://www.thinkcollege.net/
Upcoming Adult Support Group
This Tuesday evening is our next Adult Support Group. Jill Lauren will be sharing about the power of perseverance in her presentation entitled “Lessons From Success Stories”.
Please join us for an interactive group, with light refreshments provided.
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Date: Tuesday August 24th
Where: 27 West 20th Street Room 303
LDA Open House for VESID
For VESID Counselors only, next Thursday October 7th at 2:30-4:20 pm, LDA NYC is hosting an open house, featuring a slideshow of Learning Lab program highlights as well as the art of LDA client Alida G.
Next month, the official Grand Opening is scheduled for November 19th at 4:30 pm
Reelabilities: NY Disabilities Film Festival
ReelAbilities: NY disabilities film festival is dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities.
The festival presents award winning films in various locations throughout the NY metropolitan area, as well as discussions and other engaging programs which bring together the community to explore, discuss and celebrate the diversity of our shared human experience.
Check out the website of LDA NYC Board Member Peter Flom
Follow the thought-provoking blogs written by LDA NYC Board Member Peter Flom.
http://www.iamlearningdisabled.com/
Met Museum: Discoveries Program, Spring 2011
The Metropolitan Museum of Art invites you to Discoveries, a Sunday program for adults and children with learning and/or developmental disabilities, together with friends and family members. Each Discoveries workshop focuses on a theme and includes a gallery tour followed by a related art activity.
http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/
Writing Basics for Adults with LD
Thursday March 10, 2011 from 1:30pm -3:00 pm
Join us in the Learning Lab for a lively workshop focusing on the basics of written communication.
LDA NYC is partnering with Sukhreet Gabel, an adult with LD, to present this fun and helpful writing workshop.
You don't have to RSVP, just drop in!
Writing Workshop for Adults with LD
Thursday March 24, 2011 from 1:30pm -3:00 pm
Join us in the Learning Lab for another workshop focusing on the basics of written communication.
LDA NYC is partnering with Sukhreet Gabel, an adult with LD, to present this fun and helpful writing workshop.
Please RSVP: 212-645-6730 or info@ldanyc.org
Sprout Film Festival
Sprout Film Festival has been making videos related to the field of developmental disabilities since 1995.
- The 2011 Sprout Film Festival features 50 unique films from 16 different countries!
- Complimentary coffee and desserts will be available to all festival attendees throughout the weekend.
Visit our Learning Lab Today
The LDA NYC Learning Lab offers the following services for learning disabled teens and adults:
- Writing Workshops
- Pre-GED Preparation
- Career Transition Support
Career Support Group Friday April 29th
When: Friday April 29th from 6:15pm – 7:45pm
Where: Learning Lab, Room 303, 27 West 20th Street New York, NY 10011
Please RSVP: 212-645-6730
Khan Academy
Watch. Practice. Learn almost anything—for free.
Introductory Writing Workshop
Date: Thursday May 19, 2011
Time: 1:30-2:30pm
*Free Introductory Session*
Please RSVP via Phone: 212-645-6730
or Email: jamieb@ldanyc.org
First Client Interview
Enjoy this interview, featuring Ms. Sukhreet Gabel who is participating in the Career Transitions Program.
Click the image below to see video:
Success Story
One of our clients, Noel Garcia, is featured on the website of Workforce Enterprises.
NYC Summer Internships
Updating the Learning Center
After opening the Learning Center over a year ago, we are updating it with new technology and planning dynamic classes and workshops. The various offerings include: Open Lab for students to drop in for independent or assisted work, Career & Life Skills Workshops, and inspiring seminars. Throughout the summer we will be installing new equipment that features the latest innovative technology to help individuals with Learning Disabilities. Check out the "Schedule" page to view the current calendar. 
Is there a better way of diagnosing learning disorders?
Traditionally, the diagnosis of learning disorders is concluded through a battery of tests such as: IQ, reading comprehension, and math computations. Today, the use of brain scanning technology provides a close up view of the intricate neurological functionings. This technology has the potential to clarify the often generalized diagnoses of traditional psychology. Click the image below to view an informative video about this new tool:
Got Skills?
Starting in the fall, LDA NYC will be offering Life Skills workshops every other month. The focus will be on lifestyle, time management, healthy habits, and personal responibility.
Get ready for the revolution!
Updated Fee & Sliding Scale Guidelines
Click here to learn more about the new LDANYC Sliding Scale Fee Rates and to print out an application today.
New Orientation Scheduled
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Re-boot your personal "operating system" with this dynamic workshop that focuses on enhancing the most important life skills needed for success. For more info and to RSVP call 212-645-6730 or email: info@ldanyc.org
LABOR MARKET SNAPSHOT for Individuals with LD
LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: 21.3%
PEOPLE WITHOUT DISABILITIES: 70.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE - JULY 2011
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: 17%
PEOPLE WITHOUT DISABILITIES: 9.1%
Government Jobs ( www.nyc.gov/dcas)
Call to set up an appointment with our Job Coach Len Gross
(212) 645-6730 or e-mail: lgross@ldanyc.org
Open Learning Lab
Visit the Learning Center on Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm to use the Learning Lab computers and benefit from career assistance. See the schedule page for more details
Soft Skills Workshop
Life/organizational planning workshop where clients develop an ILP (Indvidualized Life Plan). There will be a sliding scale fee for this workshop. Please RSVP: 212-645-6730
Client Testimonial
One of our clients, Domingo Rodriguez, shares about his experience at LDA NYC:
The first day I called the LDA program I spoke to a guy named Jamie and I remember the first conversation we had and it makes me laugh till this day, I remember when I told him that I was on the website and he told me to get off of it and at first I didn’t get it but then I started to laugh because I got that he was joking around. When I first set foot into the program I was at ease and I felt comfortable. That day I spoke to a woman named Sully and she was so nice to me I just felt loved. I have been to, to many programs and they treated me like I was a nobody like I was never going to make it in life but here I am a somebody and I will never take that for granted ever again. When Jamie found out I had a culinary certificate he started talking about food and my life and it felt good. There are two other people I didn’t mention and that is Lenin and Briel who are so heartwarming. Lenin helped me get a job at the Casino in Queens and I can never thank him enough. Briel is so sweet you can talk to her about anything I love that about her. This place feels like a home to me and I feel like I belong here and that makes me feel so happy and open minded.
Interesting Dyslexia Study
Research on brain activity fails to support widely used approach to identify dyslexic students
