Westchester Institute For Human Development

Join us for a free virtual parenting workshop, Supporting Children Through Trauma and Big Emotions, on June 18 from 12:00–1:00 PM. 💙

Led by Jayne Snisky, MA, this session will provide practical strategies to help parents and caregivers support children experiencing trauma, stress, and overwhelming emotions.

📝 Register: https://forms.microsoft.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=k4qKdU9taEGcM2wvi5GzimTU5dDH339DjpQCWlQItFlURFYxWEE2V1RRMDRUQ1lPWkk1NkUwUVBTNi4u&route=shorturl

🔗 Join the workshop: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fmeet%2F287845591263964%3Fp%3DYBLVtHpY4CMTAMg5za%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meet&deeplinkId=700c9aed-794b-4ca2-81c5-8e07cd228fda&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true

For more information, contact Joan Malara at [email protected] or (914) 493-1034.

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📢 Join the New York State Special Education Task Force and Disability Rights New York (DRNY) for an important Lunch & Learn webinar:

Special Education Due Process Hearings: What You Need to Know Before You File

📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Zoom)

Due process hearings can be a powerful tool for resolving disputes between families and school districts, but they are also formal, legally binding, and often complex. Hear from a panel of experienced professionals as they explain when due process may be appropriate, what issues it can address, available remedies, procedural requirements, and alternatives to filing.

Featured speakers:
• Jean Lucasey, Impartial Hearing Officer
• Tara Moffett, Esq., Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C.
• Julie Keegan, Disability Rights New York

This event is free, but registration is required.

🔗 Register here: https://drny-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/SEjSe3KxRB6z9jSjX3PbAg #/

As we conclude Older Americans Month, we're excited to share a new training resource developed by the Center for Disability Development (CDD) to help senior centers better support aging adults with developmental disabilities.

Senior centers play a vital role in fostering connection, engagement, and community. This training provides practical strategies for creating more inclusive, accessible, and welcoming spaces for all older adults.

We encourage our community partners, caregivers, and advocates to watch and share this valuable resource.

Huge congrats to Dan Habib and The Ride Ahead team!

We won!! 🏆

took home the Emmy® for Outstanding Social Issue Doc! Co-directors Samuel and Dan Habib and co-producer Erica Lupinacci proudly accepted the award at last night’s ceremony in New York for them, Executive Producers Jim LeBrecht and Sara Bolder, and editor James Rutenbeck.

We’re thrilled beyond to officially be 2x Emmy® Award winners!

Image Description: Dan Habib, Samuel Habib, and Erica Lupinacci smiling in front of an Emmys and YouTube step and repeat. Dan is holding up an Emmy statue.

Need help with OPWDD services? The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Ombudsprogram (IDDO ) is here to provide free and private support.

Contact us:
1-800-762-9290
https://iddony.org/
Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM

We can help you get information, connect with OPWDD’s Front Door, work with your providers, and file complaints if needed.

WIHD is Actively Recruiting for the following positions. Click on the link for more information: https://www.wihd.org/jobs/

Case Manager Supervisor (FT)
Bilingual Sociotherapist (PT)
CFY Speech Language Pathologist (FT)
Audiologist (PT)
Dentist (PT)

Join OPWDD for a Future Planning Forum in Westchester to learn more about their work and share your ideas for the future.

📍 WIHD, 20 Plaza West, Valhalla, NY
📅 June 22, 2026
⏰ 5 PM – 7 PM

Language and accessibility supports available upon request. Register using the QR code on the flyer.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for WIHD’s 2026 Spring Gala, Together We Thrive.

Because of the incredible generosity of our community, WIHD’s 2026 Spring Gala raised more than $210,000 in support of our mission and the individuals and families we serve throughout the Hudson Valley.

We are so grateful to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, community partners, and friends for making the evening such a success.

There is still time to support WIHD’s mission: https://e.givesmart.com/s/:YF4HtikTnWa/e/N5V/