The IDEAL Speaker Series
The IDEAL School of Manhattan completed its fourth annual speaker series. The information is relevant to the families of students with IEPs in Grades K-12+. These online or in-person webinars feature experts in fields related to services, employment, therapies, housing, benefits, and financial planning for children and young adults with disabilities.
Resources and Recordings from Season 4
Special Education 101: A to Z of Special Education -- October 24, 2024
Thanks to speaker Francesca Antorino from Cuddy Law for sharing her presentation slides
For families of students with disabilities of all ages
How to Carry Over School and Therapy Goals at Home -- December 17, 2024
Speakers: IDEAL Therapy Team led by Amanada Corneau and Rachel Feinberg
For families of students in Grades K-12+ • Recording
College and Postsecondary Alternatives for Students with Disabilities -- January 15, 2025
Speakers: IDEAL College and Postsecondary Counselor Brooke Wiese and representatives from various college programs
For families of students in Grades 8 through 11 seeking accommodations in colleges and support for students with disabilities
Recording
Intro to Adult Services and OPWDD -- February 20, 2024, 5-6 PM
Speaker: Kevin Crooks of Job Path
For families of students with disabilities of all ages • Recording
Self-Direction Funding -- March 4, 2025
Speaker: Susan Golkin of Shivoo
For families of High School students with disabilities who are enrolled or plan to enroll in services from the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) • Recording
Supported Decision-Making as an Alternative to Guardianship -- April 3, 2025
Speakers: Joan Cornacchio and Gina Riley of Supported Decision-Making NY
For families of students with disabilities who are seeking more information on guardianship versus supported decision-making • Recording
What Comes Next: Employment, Postsecondary Education, and Life After High School for People with Disabilities --April 14, 2025
Speaker: Amy Shuman, Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University, co-founder and director of the Disability Studies Program
For all families of students with disabilities • Recording
OPWDD Housing -- May 15, 2025
Speaker: Cayle White
For families of students with disabilities of all ages • Recording