Inclusive Services

04/19/2026

Join Parent to Parent of NYS for this new presentation that explores the intersection of LGBTQIA+ identity and disability, highlighting the unique challenges faced by individuals who navigate both experiences. Participants will identify effective support strategies, deepen their understanding of inclusive advocacy, and gain actionable insights for supporting family members and loved ones within this community.

Please note: We do not record our webinars. They are all presented live.

04/18/2026

Study Overview
The goal of this study, funded by the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health, is to understand the perspectives of family members on a survey designed to measure ableism in pediatric settings.

What is involved?

Brief Survey: A 5-minute initial survey.

Cognitive Interview: A 60–90 minute video-conference interview to share your thoughts on the survey's wording and clarity.

Eligibility
You may be eligible to participate if you:

Are 18 years or older.

Are a caregiver of a child or young adult with a disability or a health condition that impacts daily activities.

Read and understand English and have internet access for video conferencing.

Compensation
Participants who complete the interview will receive a $100 Amazon gift card via email.

How to Participate
Please see the attached flyer for full details. If you are interested, you can scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link below to complete the screening survey:

Link to Screening Survey

For more information, feel free to reach out to Stefanie Ames, MD at pedsableism@hsc.utah.edu.

04/18/2026

04/17/2026

Parent to Parent NYS is hosting several informative workshops on Special Education & Caregiver Education.

We also have a number of virtual parent groups to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to share or listen, amongst a community that understands.

04/17/2026

Lets talk about sensing inside our bodies?

Interoceptive dysfunction is a difference in how the brain senses and interprets internal body signals—hunger, pain, heartbeat, or temperature—often linked to conditions like autism, ADHD, and anxiety.

04/16/2026

Apr 22, 2026 10:00 AM in
Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Description: Where do we begin? ....a two part series

Stephanie Baran, Esq.
AHRC NYC

Wednesday, April 22nd
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part One - Virtual Zoom

MUST Register

Guardianship Services provides education and outreach to families regarding Article 17-A guardianship as well as alternatives to guardianship.
Assistance with 17-A guardianship for a family member with a developmental disability who is 18 years or older is available in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx.
Alternatives to 17-A Guardianship
It is crucial to remember that guardianship may not always be appropriate and there are other alternatives available to ensure that the individual is properly protected and cared for. Alternatives include:

> Supported Decision-Making
> Representative Payee
> Health Care Proxy
> Power of Attorney

Part TWO - "Assistance with the Application"

Wednesday, April 29th
10:00 am

IN-PERSON ONLY
(Location to be Announced)
"Assistance with the Application"

Registration link will be sent to ALL Part One participants

04/16/2026

The most crucial parts of the IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 Plan are the services and accommodations provided.

You fought hard to secure school accommodations for your child, but now he's struggling again. Here, ADDitude outlines the most common problems with an IEP or 504 Plan — and provides straightforward solutions.

04/16/2026

Providing siblings with peer support and information in a lively, recreational setting.

What: Activity-based workshops for brothers and sisters of individuals with
intellectual/developmental disabilities, ages 8-13.

Lunch will be provided and Metrocards will be distributed
When: Saturday, April 25, 11 am to 2 pm
Saturday, May 16, 11 am to 2 pm
Saturday, June 13, 11 am to 2 pm

Where: AHRC Main Office, 83 Maiden Lane, (between William and Gold
Street), Penthouse

For more information and to sign up, please contact:
 Arielle Bello, 646- 630- 2713
 Angie Tatsi-Polytarchou, 212-603-9743

Or visit: AHRC Sibling Services at www.ahrcnyc.org

04/15/2026

Ghost Coast: A Collaborative Artists' Book with Granary Books, Julie Harrison, and E.J. McAdams
Wed, Apr 29 2026
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Library for Arts & Culture
10 Lafayette Avenue, Second Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Join Granary Books, and the Lower East Side Ecology Center for a celebration of a new collaborative artists' book: Ghost Coast, by artist Julie Harrison and poet E.J. McAdams.

This project, subtitled "A Hurricane Sandy Periplus of Lower Manhattan," is an experimental verbal and visual remembrance of the coastline reconfigured by Hurricane Sandy. Published by Granary Books, the book was hand-produced with sustainable materials by printer Uncommonbindery and binder John DeMerritt under the direction of Mary Catherine Kinniburgh. This event features short talks by the poet, artist, and publisher, and we'll be joined by the LES Ecology Center, whose work fosters community-based models of sustainability in New York City.

Join Granary Books, and the Lower East Side Ecology Center for a celebration of a new collaborative artists' book: Ghost Coast, by artist Julie Harrison and poet E.J. McAdams.

04/15/2026

"Por lo general, la pubertad empieza entre los 8 y los 14 años, pero en algunos casos puede ser antes."

La pubertad puede ser desafiante para cualquier niño, pero es especialmente difícil para los niños con autismo.

04/15/2026

"Children usually enter puberty between the ages of 8 and 14 — but for some, it may begin earlier."

How to help kids on the autism spectrum navigate big changes in their bodies, and their social universes, that come with puberty.

04/14/2026

On Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Understanding the Role & Importance of Functional Behavior Assessment & Behavior Intervention Plan in Your Child's IEP

This presentation is designed to help parents and professionals understand what a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) are, how they fit into a child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and how these tools work together to support a child’s behavior at school. Participants will learn when it may be appropriate to request the FBA/BIP process, what behaviors may indicate the need for additional support, and how schools use assessment information to better understand and respond to a child’s needs. The session will also cover effective progress monitoring how schools track whether behavior supports are working, how to measure success, and how often data should be reviewed. Families and professionals will leave with practical knowledge to help them meaningfully participate in planning, implementing, and reviewing behavior supports for their child.