Sensory Friendly and Wheelchair Accessible Egg Hunts are open from 10am through end of the event (or until our eggs run out). 
Come join us at Wayras Park, Poughkeepsie!!

10:30am Low Vision Egg Hunt
10:30am Sensory Friendly Egg Hunt
11:00am Wheelchair Accessible Egg Hunt
11:00am Traditional Egg Hunt (two age groups; 6 and under; 7-10 y/o)
Registration is required at www.unionvalerec.com

Join Lonely Worm Farm for an Earth Day Event on 4/19/25 from 12pm-4pm at 77 Ruskey Lane, Hyde Park, NY. 

Prep Planters, Plant Seeds, Weave a Collective Tapestry, Take in our art show & meet our new goats! 

Events — Lonely Worm Farm

Are you between 18 and 30 years old and looking to build relationships and have fun with peers? 

Join us for a day of planting, mulching, and prepping gardens for the Lonely Worm Farm. Enjoy a Lovely BBQ lunch with friends. There's nothing like a common goal to bring wonderful people together. 

71 Ruskey Lane, Hyde Park, NY 12528

Registration required: Contact Wendy Wajda at 845-876-8440 or wwajda@ramapoforchildren.org

Abilities First Family Education and Training: First Aid & CPR Class for Families and Individuals. 
Learn Life Saving Skills! 

Open to families of OPWDD eligible children and adults who reside with their families in Dutchess, Ulster, Putnam, Greene and Columbia Counties. 
If your family member is approved for Self Direction Services, this training must be added to their self direction budget prior to attending. 

RSVP by April 14, 2025; Contact Gina Carminucci at ginacarminucci@abilitiesfirstny.org

Ramapo for Children's Staff Assistant Experience

WEEKEND CONNECTION

Friday, April 25 at 3 p.m. to Sunday, April 27 at 1 p.m.

RETREAT FEE $725 per weekend | AGES 17-26

• Three-day opportunity for neurodiverse young adults to connect with peers and develop healthy relationships 
• Chance to experience independence away from home and build life skills in a communal setting that includes typically developing coworkers and peer role models 
• Opportunities to practice vocational skills and work toward future goal setting

For more information, including available scholarships, contact Adrianna Hodgdon at ahodgdon@ramapoforchildren.org

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Ramapo for Children's Staff Assistant Experience

WEEKEND CONNECTION

Friday, April 25 at 3 p.m. to Sunday, April 27 at 1 p.m.

RETREAT FEE $725 per weekend | AGES 17-26

• Three-day opportunity for neurodiverse young adults to connect with peers and develop healthy relationships 
• Chance to experience independence away from home and build life skills in a communal setting that includes typically developing coworkers and peer role models 
• Opportunities to practice vocational skills and work toward future goal setting

For more information, including available scholarships, contact Adrianna Hodgdon at ahodgdon@ramapoforchildren.org

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Unleash your inner hero at the Hero 5K for Autism! As we launch into Autism Acceptance Month, don your superhero gear, gather your allies, and hit the pavement for a cause that needs a hero like you. Whether you run like the wind or prefer a leisurely stroll, every step you take transforms you into a real-life hero, making a lasting impact on the lives of autistic individuals and families across the Greater Hudson Region. 


Hero 5K for Autism Registration Page

Join us as we gather together to support autism awareness and acceptance. All monies raised help enhance the lives of those living with autism in Hudson Valley. Don’t miss your chance to get involved in this community event. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact us for more information!
Walk For Autism Registration -

We, The Poughkeepsie Run Team—comprising the City of Poughkeepsie Youth Softball/Baseball League, As One Flight, LLC, and the City of Poughkeepsie Youth Division—are excited to introduce the inaugural PK 5K Run! This event is dedicated to promoting health and wellness in our community, with a special focus on supporting the mental and physical well-being of our youth.
Event Details
• Date: April 26th, 2025 (Rain date: May 3, 2024)
• Time: 10:00 am
• Location: Bartlett Park, Poughkeepsie, NY
• Features: Youth 1-Mile Run/Walk, 5K for Adults
As we recover from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for holistic wellness has never been more evident. This event seeks to foster community, encourage healthy living, and provide much-needed support to our youth through education, advocacy, and outreach.

How to Get Involved
● Sponsor: Send checks payable to the City of Poughkeepsie Youth Baseball/Softball League with “PK 5K” in the memo line.
● Donate/Volunteer/Sign Up: Visit our website at Runsignup.com/Race/NY/Poughkeepsie/PK5KWellnessRunWalk.

Free event at Fishkill Town Hall from 11am-1pm 4/26/25. 

Community Wellness Day. 
Safe medication disposal and community resources will be available on site. 
Medications accepted include: vitamins, prescription medications, patches and ointments, plus over the county medications. 

Hosted by Southern Dutchess Community Coalition.

Contact Southern Dutchess Community Coalition at dscc@capedc.org or at 845-489-1247 for more information.

Sensory Friendly activities for all ages. 
Information and Community Resources. 
Food vendors & refreshments available. 
Autism Awareness Walk - Putnam County, New York

Ramapo for Children's Staff Assistant Experience

WEEKEND CONNECTION

Friday, April 25 at 3 p.m. to Sunday, April 27 at 1 p.m.

RETREAT FEE $725 per weekend | AGES 17-26

• Three-day opportunity for neurodiverse young adults to connect with peers and develop healthy relationships 
• Chance to experience independence away from home and build life skills in a communal setting that includes typically developing coworkers and peer role models 
• Opportunities to practice vocational skills and work toward future goal setting

For more information, including available scholarships, contact Adrianna Hodgdon at ahodgdon@ramapoforchildren.org

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Club Connect at the Sensory Space; Join us to make social connections and practice emotional regulation and coping strategies. 

Group Dates; 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/27, 5/4, 5/18, 6/1 and 6/8

Group times will be determined based on best fit for each kiddo. Available group times will be 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm.

Hiall!

Ihope everyone is doing well! We are writing to remind you all about our thirdbest buddies event this semester! This event will take place on Sunday, April27th from 2:00-3:30 pm in the Cabaret, located in the Marist Student Center(same location as our last 2 events!). This event is also going to be acollaboration with a fraternity on campus, and we are super excited! This sameorganization collaborated with our chapter last semester, therefore you may seesome familiar faces! They are really looking forward to meeting and spendingtime with you all!

This eventis going to be "Picked the Best Buddies" themed, so wear your Springcolors! Pastels, flowers, whatever you would like! As always, we willhave food and games/crafts for all interests and abilities. This event isalso the final Best Buddies Marist event for myself and our other senior boardmembers - we are looking forward to ending the semester with awonderful event, and we hope you can all join us!

 PleaseRSVP using the link below, and do not hesitate to reach out with anyquestions or concerns!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUMKcxY2iqOzO6yld19C9kift6XstNDM8p0ttEYzkYAw3JSw/viewform?usp=dialog

Best, maristbestbuddies@gmail.com 

JustineFreitag and Isabel Ivry

Students with disabilities are suspended at a disproportionately higher rate than their non-disabled peers. Recent NYS data shows that for all students with disabilities, 1 in 10 will face at least 1 suspension over the course of their education? Do you know what steps to take if your child is faced with the possibility of suspension? 

This workshop will cover: 
- Laws and policies for short term and long term suspension. 
- Your right to request a conference, fair trail, and review of the suspension decision. 
- NYS laws and policies that protect your child's access to education in the event of suspension. 
- Your Child's rights if an incident was caused by a manifestation of their disability or result of an IEP not being implemented. 
Register here Student Suspensions in Special Education Workshop Registration

A Free Event! 
Find out more about health and wellness resources in our area
Free meditative sound baths
Delicious food from the Cousins Maine Lobster truck
Crafts, games and fun!

Join Taconic Resources for Independence in a virtual presentation about "Understanding Updates to Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Home and Community Based Waiver Process and Eligiblity". 

Register here Meeting Registration - Zoom