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    Abuse Perpetrated Against People with ID/DD: How to Identify, How to Respond, How to Help
    February 8, 2012
    Brooklyn Heights Practice Health Education Workshop: 12:30 - 2 p.m. People with disabilities are abused at alarmingly high rates,and service providers often feel anxious and overwhelmed about how to confront this issue and what to do when confronted with reports of abuse. This workshop will help attendees to understand this issue, provide tools to address the issue, and offer a forum for discussion about how we, as service providers,can best protect individuals with ID/DD from abuse. Read more
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    How Anxiety Affects the Lives of Individuals with Autism and Treatments that Help
    February 13, 2012
    Manhattan Health Education Workshops: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Gain a greater understanding of the patterns of anxiety that impact the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders as well as their families. Learn about therapies, strategies and the role of medication. Audience participation will be encouraged. Read more
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    Latino Conference
    March 6, 2012
    "Preparándonos para el Mañana (Preparing for the Future)" Free Health Care Conference for Spanish-Speaking Families and Professionals. This one-day conference will be entirely in Spanish and will include presenters from throughout the YAI Network and other experts in the field. All presenters have a deep understanding of the needs of families who have a child with a development disability. Read more
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    Upcoming Changes in Funding and Program Design for People with Developmental Disabilities - What You Need to Know
    February 3, 2012
    Manhattan Health Education Workshops : 9:30 - 11 a.m. The field of developmental disabilities in New York State is at a critical crossroads. Funding mechanisms for services will change dramatically over the next several years. These changes will provide both opportunities and challenges for people with developmental disabilities, their families and the provider community. This session will spell out what we currently know, what we might expect to change, and explore some strategies that may be helpful in navigating these changing times. Read more