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ThinkDIFFERENTLY EVENTS

November 30, 2018

Collaboration of Services and Care Across the Life Span for People with Special Needs

Please join us Friday, November 30th at the Henry Wallace Center located at the FDR Presidential Library and Home in Hyde Park. This conference will guide families and providers through a series of discussions with a focus on planning for the care of someone with special needs. Our goal is to explore the benefits of collaborating and improving negotiating skills for services.

RSVP by November 26th

For more information please see Flyer TD Conference 2018

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November 30, 2018

• Dutchess County’s Collaboration of Services and Care Across the Life Span for People with Special Needs November 30, 2018 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, 4079 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538, USA
This conference will guide families and providers through a series of discussions with a focus on planning for the care of someone with special needs. Our goal is to explore the benefits of collaborating and improving negotiating skills for services.

Registration begins at 8:00am
Conference begins at 8:30am -4:30pm

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County Players ASL Interpreted Performance of "Out Town"
County Players ASL Interpreted Performance of "Out Town"

November 3, 2018 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
County Players Falls Theatre, 2681 W Main St, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, USA

County Players, one of the longest running community theatres in the area will present Thorton Wilder's classic American drama "Our Town" opening Friday, November 2 and will run until November 17, including a special American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performance on Saturday November 3 at 8:00pm. Please call the box office at (845) 298-1491 for ticketing details.

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ThinkDIFFERENTLY Red Carpet Movie Day!
ThinkDIFFERENTLY Red Carpet Movie Day!

November 10, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Roosevelt Theatre, 4060 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538, USA

ThinkDIFFERENTLY Red Carpet Movie day will be on November 10, 2018 - doors open at 9:15 am and the movie begins at 10 am! Everyone who RSVPs and attends the movie will receive Roosevelt Theatre Concession "Cash" to enjoy movie treats of your choosing!

See attached flyer for details!

RSVP link: dutchessny.gov/movie

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Autism Awareness Training for First Responders
Autism Awareness Training for First Responders

November 13, 2018 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, 4079 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538, USA

Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro invites you to Autism Awareness Training for First Responders, which will teach law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and security guards how to best interact with an individual with autism during an emergency.

By attending this training, you will learn to:
• identify the characteristics and behavior of a person with ASD
• effectively communicate with a person with ASD
• respond to an emergency involving a person with ASD
• build relationships with the ASD community
• utilize special tactics, rescue techniques, and patient care options

Register for a session near you at www.dutchessny.gov/training

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LGBTQ & Ability Support and Discussion Group
LGBTQ & Ability Support and Discussion Group

November 13, 2018 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Taconic Resources-Independence, 82 Washington St # 214, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA

LGBTQ + Abilities Support and Discussion Group

This group is open to all people of the disability and LGBTQ community. It meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Contact Charla to RSVP in attendance; charlarubym@gmail.com or call/text 845-443-5924

If you require an American Sign-Language interpreter must RSVP 1-2 weeks in advance.

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100 Cups of Coffee - Community Gathering
100 Cups of Coffee - Community Gathering

November 13, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
230 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA

The Dutchess County Commission on Human Rights, co-sponsored by the Northern Dutchess NAACP and the Dutchess County Interfaith Council invite you to the 2018 100 Cups of Coffee Community Gathering to talk together on building a kind, safe and connected community on November 13, 2018 at 6 pm.

Tonight's theme is "Be the Light"

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Autism Awareness Training for First Responders
Autism Awareness Training for First Responders

November 13, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Millbrook High School, 70 Church St, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA

Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro invites you to Autism Awareness Training for First Responders, which will teach law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and security guards how to best interact with an individual with autism during an emergency.

By attending this training, you will learn to:
• identify the characteristics and behavior of a person with ASD
• effectively communicate with a person with ASD
• respond to an emergency involving a person with ASD
• build relationships with the ASD community
• utilize special tactics, rescue techniques, and patient care options

Register for a session near you at www.dutchessny.gov/training

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Autism Awareness Training for First Responders
Autism Awareness Training for First Responders

November 14, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, 40 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA

Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro invites you to Autism Awareness Training for First Responders, which will teach law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and security guards how to best interact with an individual with autism during an emergency.

By attending this training, you will learn to:
• identify the characteristics and behavior of a person with ASD
• effectively communicate with a person with ASD
• respond to an emergency involving a person with ASD
• build relationships with the ASD community
• utilize special tactics, rescue techniques, and patient care options

Register for a session near you at www.dutchessny.gov/training

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Autism Awareness Training for First Responders
Autism Awareness Training for First Responders

November 14, 2018 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fishkill Recreation Center 793 Route 52 Fishkill

Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro invites you to Autism Awareness Training for First Responders, which will teach law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and security guards how to best interact with an individual with autism during an emergency.

By attending this training, you will learn to:
• identify the characteristics and behavior of a person with ASD
• effectively communicate with a person with ASD
• respond to an emergency involving a person with ASD
• build relationships with the ASD community
• utilize special tactics, rescue techniques, and patient care options

Register for a session near you at www.dutchessny.gov/training

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Autism Awareness Training for First Responders
Autism Awareness Training for First Responders

November 14, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dover High School, 2368 NY-22, Dover Plains, NY 12522, USA

Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro invites you to Autism Awareness Training for First Responders, which will teach law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and security guards how to best interact with an individual with autism during an emergency.

By attending this training, you will learn to:
• identify the characteristics and behavior of a person with ASD
• effectively communicate with a person with ASD
• respond to an emergency involving a person with ASD
• build relationships with the ASD community
• utilize special tactics, rescue techniques, and patient care options

Register for a session near you at www.dutchessny.gov/training

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Autism Awareness Training for First Responders
Autism Awareness Training for First Responders

November 15, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Culinary Institute of America, 1946 Campus Dr, Hyde Park, NY 12538, USA

Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro invites you to Autism Awareness Training for First Responders, which will teach law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and security guards how to best interact with an individual with autism during an emergency.

By attending this training, you will learn to:
• identify the characteristics and behavior of a person with ASD
• effectively communicate with a person with ASD
• respond to an emergency involving a person with ASD
• build relationships with the ASD community
• utilize special tactics, rescue techniques, and patient care options

Register for a session near you at www.dutchessny.gov/training

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Special Education PTA - in Spanish
Special Education PTA - in Spanish

November 16, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lagrange Association Library, 488 Freedom Plains Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, USA

SEPTA (Special Education PTA) Support group that is held every 3rd Friday of the month from 6 to 7 in Spanish and from 7 to 8pm in English in the Lagrange Library.

Please contact Ivonne Rios at ivy2115@yahoo. for further information or any questions.

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Little Rays Natural Exhibit
Little Rays Natural Exhibit

November 17, 2018 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mid-Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA

The Foundation for Animal Rescue and Education is combining forces with Little Ray's Nature Center and ZooAmerica to bring you this fun, educational event for all ages. This 12,000 square foot exhibit features a Sloth, Skunk, Armadillo, Porcupine, Owls, Falcon, Hawk, Snakes, Tarantulas, Tortoises, Bunnies, Ferrets, and much more! We recognize that many families have children with special needs who could benefit greatly from these events therefore, we will be opening at 9am Saturday for special needs families.

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• Dutchess County’s Collaboration of Services and Care Across the Life Span for People with Special Needs
• Dutchess County’s Collaboration of Services and Care Across the Life Span for People with Special Needs

November 30, 2018 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, 4079 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538, USA

This conference will guide families and providers through a series of discussions with a focus on planning for the care of someone with special needs. Our goal is to explore the benefits of collaborating and improving negotiating skills for services.

Registration begins at 8:00am
Conference begins at 8:30am -4:30pm

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ThinkDIFFERENTLY Moments

100 Cups of Coffee

Chief of Police, Thomas Pape attended Dutchess County’s 100 Cups of Coffee at Taconic Resources for Independence and was inspired [ …Read More ]

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Verplanck Garden Club

Verplanck Garden Club at Stony Kill Farm’s Environmental and Education Center in Wappingers Falls, NY have been maintaining the Special [ …Read More ]

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Dr. Joseph Bonanno receives award.

Dr Joseph Bonanno the Medical Director for both OPWDD Taconic Region and Arc of Dutchess was honored for his outstanding [ …Read More ]

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Coach Vincent and Jonathan “Superman” Brunot

Coach Vincent Del-Cid is a CPA and has previously worked for JP Morgan. Prior to meeting Jonathan “Superman” Brunot, he had [ …Read More ]

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Youth Soft Skills Empowerment & Hudson Cadillac

Emanuel Cordero, a vocational coordinator from Youth Soft Skills Empowerment (YSSE) (left) met with Mike Mullaney, Dealer Principal (right) from [ …Read More ]

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Carnival Lion for the 2017 ThinkDIFFERENTLY Picnic

Elanor DeMan, a Roosevelt High School student and her father, Jayson DeMan created this fantastic ‘Carnival Lion’ as a bean [ …Read More ]

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Red Hook Library Creates “All Abilities Program Series”

Red Hook Public Library has created an All Abilities Program Series for families with special needs to gather and enjoy. The [ …Read More ]

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Universal Park Equipment

Congratulations to Sidney Scoralick, James Ryan and Ulises Olmedo. Special thanks to their teacher Kimberly Sweck, Arlington High School, Teacher-Engineering and Cameron Tuller, a junior at the time, who helped the team with the physical construction of the project.

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