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World Autism Day
World Autism Day
April 2, 2018
Residents are encouraged to “Light It Up Blue” by wearingblue in support of understanding and acceptancefor people with autism
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Think Ahead at Dutchess Community College - Open House!
Think Ahead at Dutchess Community College - Open House!
April 5, 2018 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dutchess Community College, 53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
Learn about Think Ahead, an exciting program for young adults with developmental disabilities. Meet current Think Ahead participants and find out if the program is right for your loved one.
Fall 2018 registration begins March 15.
Think Ahead - Open House is scheduled for :
Thursday, April 5
5 - 7 p.m.
Optional campus tour at 7 p.m.
Bowne Hall, room 122
RSVP to Linda Bertolozzi at bertoloz@sunydutchess.edu
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RED HOOK HIGH SCHOOL ASL STUDENTS PRESENT - Clue Live
RED HOOK HIGH SCHOOL ASL STUDENTS PRESENT - Clue Live
April 5, 2018 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Red Hook High School, 103 W Market St, Red Hook, NY 12571, USA
SAVE THEDATE!
DEAFDEAF WORLD 2018
RED HOOKHIGH SCHOOL ASL STUDENTS PRESENT
CLUELIVE!
THURSDAY,APRIL 5TH 5:30-7:30 PM
COMEFIGURE OUT WHO COMMITTED THE CRIME!
Red HookHigh School Cafeteria
103 WestMarket Street, Red Hook NY
Novoices allowed. ASL, Gesture and Pictures only!
JenniferTuroff
AmericanSign Language Teacher
Red HookHigh School
email: jturoff@rhcsd.org
VMS: (845)758-2241 ext. 71296
Room: 145ext. 11450
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Hand in Hand Run/Walk
Hand in Hand Run/Walk
April 8, 2018 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Walkway Over The Hudson - parking, 49 Parker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
REGISTRATION and START TIMES
Registration begins at 8:00 AM
5K Run and 5K Walk begin at 9:30 AM
Race BEGINS ON THE POUGHKEEPSIE Side of the WALKWAY AT 61 PARKER AVENUE, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
ENTRY FEES
$20 (Pre-Registration Fee for 5K Run)
$25 (Day of Event Registration Fee for 5K Run)
$10.00 for Walk (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Free for children under 5
RUN/WALK ROUTE
5K Run: Begins on the POUGHKEEPSIE SIDE of the Rail Trail, will proceed over the Walkway, turn around and end at the start/finish line.
WALK: Begins on the POUGHKEEPSIE SIDE of the Rail Trail and follows the same route as the 5K Run.
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Last Week for Think Ahead for applying! Applications due by April 15, 2018
Last Week for Think Ahead for applying! Applications due by April 15, 2018
April 9, 2018
Dutchess Community College, 53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
An Exciting New Opportunity for Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities!
Join Dutchess Community College’s new Think Ahead program to develop job skills and life skills while enjoying a college experience! Classes will be held on DCC’s Poughkeepsie campus.
Applications are available and being accepted for the Think Ahead - job readiness college experience program from March 15 - April 15, 2018.
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LGBTQ & Ability Support and Discussion Group
LGBTQ & Ability Support and Discussion Group
April 10, 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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Medical Reserve Corp- Training: Citizen Preparedness for Teens
Medical Reserve Corp- Training: Citizen Preparedness for Teens
April 10, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Town of Poughkeepsie Town Police Community Room, 19 Tucker Drive, Poughkeepsie.
MRC SEMINAR SERIES
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)of Dutchess County offers a seminar series each month at the Dutchess CountyDepartment of Emergency Response, 392 Creek Road in Poughkeepsie, unlessotherwise noted. These sessions are free and open to the public, unless otherwisenoted. **Seating is limited; pre-registration is required by calling845-486-2493 or emailing jryan@dutchessny.gov
Tuesday, April 10th - 6:30pm
Citizen Preparedness forTeens
Geared to a teen audience, thistraining will teach teenagers to think about and prepare for any type ofdisaster or emergency, and learn ways they can recover following one. Each teenwill receive a free Citizen Preparedness Starter Kit. This presentation willtake place at Town of Poughkeepsie Town Police Community Room, 19 Tucker Drive,Poughkeepsie.
Tuesday, April 17th - 7 pm
Citizen Preparedness -Beacon
This training is designed tohelp the average citizen better prepare for any type of disaster and recover asquickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions. Each family will receive a freeCitizen Preparedness Starter Kit. This presentation will take place at Cityof Beacon Fire Station #2, 13 South Avenue, Beacon.
Joseph A.Ryan
Medical Reserve CorpsCoordinator
Dutchess County Department ofEmergency Response
392 Creek Road,Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Dutchess County Department ofBehavioral & Community Health
85 Civic CenterPlaza
Poughkeepsie,NY 12601
845-486-2493 Fax: (845) 486-3448
Cell: (845)264-3190
Email: jryan@dutchessny.gov
www.dutchessny.gov
INTERESTED INJOINING THE MRC? Ask me how to register!
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Medical Reserve Corp - Training: Stop the Bleed
Medical Reserve Corp - Training: Stop the Bleed
April 10, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response, 392 Creek Road in Poughkeepsie.
MRC SEMINAR SERIES
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)of Dutchess County offers a seminar series each month at the Dutchess CountyDepartment of Emergency Response, 392 Creek Road in Poughkeepsie, unlessotherwise noted. These sessions are free and open to the public, unless otherwisenoted. **Seating is limited; pre-registration is required by calling845-486-2493 or emailing jryan@dutchessny.gov
Tuesday, April 10th - 7 pm
Stop the Bleed
People with life-threateningbleeding can die within five to ten minutes unless the bleeding is broughtunder control. Learn how to “Stop the Bleed” in this hands-on course developedby the American College of Surgeons and the National Association of EmergencyMedical Technicians. Students will learn proper bleeding control techniques,including how to use their hands to apply direct pressure, wound packing, andtourniquets. Training will take place at Dutchess County Department ofEmergency Response, 392 Creek Road in Poughkeepsie.
Tuesday, April 10th - 6:30pm
Citizen Preparedness forTeens
Geared to a teen audience, thistraining will teach teenagers to think about and prepare for any type ofdisaster or emergency, and learn ways they can recover following one. Each teenwill receive a free Citizen Preparedness Starter Kit. This presentation willtake place at Town of Poughkeepsie Town Police Community Room, 19 Tucker Drive,Poughkeepsie.
Tuesday, April 17th - 7 pm
Citizen Preparedness -Beacon
This training is designed tohelp the average citizen better prepare for any type of disaster and recover asquickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions. Each family will receive a freeCitizen Preparedness Starter Kit. This presentation will take place at Cityof Beacon Fire Station #2, 13 South Avenue, Beacon.
Joseph A.Ryan
Medical Reserve CorpsCoordinator
Dutchess County Department ofEmergency Response
392 Creek Road,Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Dutchess County Department ofBehavioral & Community Health
85 Civic CenterPlaza
Poughkeepsie,NY 12601
845-486-2493 Fax: (845) 486-3448
Cell: (845)264-3190
Email: jryan@dutchessny.gov
www.dutchessny.gov
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Dutchess Community College - Job Fair
Dutchess Community College - Job Fair
April 11, 2018 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Dutchess Community College, Falcon Hall, 53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
Dutchess Community College (DCC) - Job Fair
April 11, 2018 in Falcon Hall
1:00 to 5:00 pm
Dress for success in professional attire and be sure to bring copies of your resume. Open to DCC students and the community are welcome!
Questions? Call (845) 790-3750 or email careerservices@sunydutchess.edu
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NY STATEWIDE SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL
NY STATEWIDE SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL
April 11, 2018 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
141 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, USA
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Join us for an Informational Meeting
NY StateWide Senior Action Council
with Guest Speaker, NYS Senator Sue Serino
Hosted by the Marist College Social Work Junior cohort
“Improving the quality of life of seniors and families in New York state”
When: April 11, 2018 Time: 3:30 pm
Boardman Road Branch Library
141 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Free Parking at location. For rides, call Dial-A-Ride at 845-473-8424.
Join us for an afternoon of information and discussion with New York State Senator Sue Serino, Chair, Senate Aging Committee. The New York StateWide Senior Action Council will be sharing some important information and resources regarding their work.
Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by April 6th as space is limited.
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Your Rights Under ADA – The American Disabilities Act
Your Rights Under ADA – The American Disabilities Act
April 12, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 67 S Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
Topic: Your Rights Under ADA – The American Disabilities Act
Speaker: Jeanine Byrnes, Program Director of the Mid-Hudson Interpreter Service at TRI
When: Thursday,April 12, 2018
Where: 7:00 PM at theUnitarian Universalist Fellowship, 67 South Randolph Street, Poughkeepsie, NY
Within this informational seminar, Jeanine Byrnes, the programdirector of the Mid-Hudson Interpreter Service (MHIS), will be discussing thevarious technology available to the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, as well as whatrights some individuals within these communities may not know they are entitledto. Forms of technology you will learn about vary from hearing loops todoorbells with flashing lights. Did you know that Deaf individuals areentitled to an interpreter, including oral interpreters for medical, legal andeducational setting? Did you know employers who do not provide reasonableaccommodation, such as effective means of communication to the individual, openthemselves up to the liability of lawsuit which could cost them more than theservices themselves? Discover the availability for accommodations whentraveling. Come to the HLAA meeting this April to find out more.
Jeanine’s mother had the GermanMeasles when she was pregnant, causing her hearing loss. She has 70% hearingloss in one ear and 30% in the other ear. She has worked for Taconic Resourcesfor Independence as the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services Community Liaison for 10years successfully helping individuals understand how to live with theirhearing loss. As one individual said toher, “I have learned more from you in 45 minutes than I did from my Audiologistin 5 years!”
For moreinformation email or call
AliceTenuto at atenuto@optonline.net, 845-489-7008 OR Florence Butler at florencebutler@gmail.com.845-255-6128
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Disability Awareness Fair - Taconic Resources for Independance
Disability Awareness Fair - Taconic Resources for Independance
April 14, 2018 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall, 2001 South Rd, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, USA
You are invited to participate in our 5th Annual
Disability Awareness Fair
at the
Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall
Saturday, April 14, 2018
11:00am – 3:00pm
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Final Day - for application submissions for Think Ahead!
Final Day - for application submissions for Think Ahead!
April 15, 2018
Dutchess Community College, 53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
Final Day for Applications for Think Ahead !
An Exciting New Opportunity for Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities!
Join Dutchess Community College’s new Think Ahead program to develop job skills and life skills while enjoying a college experience! Classes will be held on DCC’s Poughkeepsie campus.
Applications are available and being accepted for the Think Ahead - job readiness college experience program from March 15 - April 15, 2018.
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Medical Reserve Corp- Training: Citizen Preparedness
Medical Reserve Corp- Training: Citizen Preparedness
April 17, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
City of Beacon Fire Station #2, 13 South Avenue, Beacon
MRC SEMINAR SERIES
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)of Dutchess County offers a seminar series each month at the Dutchess CountyDepartment of Emergency Response, 392 Creek Road in Poughkeepsie, unlessotherwise noted. These sessions are free and open to the public, unless otherwisenoted. **Seating is limited; pre-registration is required by calling845-486-2493 or emailing jryan@dutchessny.gov
Tuesday, April 17th - 7 pm
Citizen Preparedness -Beacon
This training is designed tohelp the average citizen better prepare for any type of disaster and recover asquickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions. Each family will receive a freeCitizen Preparedness Starter Kit. This presentation will take place at Cityof Beacon Fire Station #2, 13 South Avenue, Beacon.
Joseph A.Ryan
Medical Reserve CorpsCoordinator
Dutchess County Department ofEmergency Response
392 Creek Road,Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Dutchess County Department ofBehavioral & Community Health
85 Civic CenterPlaza
Poughkeepsie,NY 12601
845-486-2493 Fax: (845) 486-3448
Cell: (845)264-3190
Email: jryan@dutchessny.gov
www.dutchessny.gov
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Dyslexia for a day - workshop
Dyslexia for a day - workshop
April 18, 2018 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Beekman Library, 11 Town Center Blvd, Poughquag, NY 12570, USA
DYSLEXIA FOR A DAY
Developed by the Dyslexia Training Institute
Tuesday, March 13 at 7pm – Arlington High School, Rm 2326
or Wednesday, April 18 at 9:30am – Beekman Library
Space is limited - Register HERE now
A 90 minute workshop with simulation activities
and follow-up discussion.
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DBCH - SERVICE NEEDS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
DBCH - SERVICE NEEDS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
April 19, 2018 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
230 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health - 2018 PUBLIC FORUM
SERVICE NEEDS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 4-6 pm
DBCH Training Room (Entrance #1), 230 North Road, Poughkeepsie
845.486-2751
If you can not attend and would like to provide comment or advocate for services please select the link below to add your voice to this important conversation
www.DutchessNY.gov/ForumComments
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First Responder Training - Autism Awareness Training
First Responder Training - Autism Awareness Training
April 20, 2018 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Emergency Response Center, Creek Road, Poughkeepsie NY.
This training for emergency first responders in Dutchess County. Captain Bill Cannata from Autism and Law Enforcement Education Coalition will be leading the training with his colleague Lt. Jimmy Donohoe, Pensacola Police Force, Florida. Please see the attached event flyer for further information and the RSVP link for the training.
By attending this training first responders 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
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Special Education PTA - in Spanish
Special Education PTA - in Spanish
April 20, 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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Special Education PTA meeting
Special Education PTA meeting
April 20, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lagrange Library 488 Freedom Plains Rd. (Rt.55) Suite #109, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
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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Greystone's Leap for Autism
Greystone's Leap for Autism
April 21, 2018
Skydive The Ranch, 55 Sand Hill Rd, Gardiner, NY 12525, USA
We're launching a campaign to support this event - #LeapForAutism2018-with a goal of $68,000, which will allow us to provide life-enriching programs to children, adults and families with Autism and other developmental disabilities!
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Get Fit Challenge!
Get Fit Challenge!
April 28, 2018 - June 9, 2018
The Get Fit Challenge runs from April 28 - June 9, 2018! See the attached flyer for details and participate as you train for the ThinkDIFFERENTLY Dash and City of Poughkeepsie Queen's City Mile being held on September 7, 2018!
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KidVenture Weekend
KidVenture Weekend
April 28, 2018 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mid-Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
KidVenture - explore, discover and imagine!
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Get Fit Challenge!
Get Fit Challenge!
April 28, 2018 - June 9, 2018
The Get Fit Challenge runs from April 28 - June 9, 2018! See the attached flyer for details and participate as you train for the ThinkDIFFERENTLY Dash and City of Poughkeepsie Queen's City Mile being held on September 7, 2018!
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17th Annual Autism Walk
17th Annual Autism Walk
April 29, 2018 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6550 Spring Brook Ave, Rhinebeck, NY 12572, USA
17th Annual Autism Walk at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds - Rain or Shine!
More information at www.AutismWalkHV.org
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KidVenture Weekend
KidVenture Weekend
April 29, 2018 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mid-Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
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Get Fit Challenge!
Get Fit Challenge!
April 28, 2018 - June 9, 2018
The Get Fit Challenge runs from April 28 - June 9, 2018! See the attached flyer for details and participate as you train for the ThinkDIFFERENTLY Dash and City of Poughkeepsie Queen's City Mile being held on September 7, 2018!
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Workshop on Parenting Difficult, Oppositional, Disrespectful, Entitled Children and Adolescents in Today's World
Workshop on Parenting Difficult, Oppositional, Disrespectful, Entitled Children and Adolescents in Today's World
April 30, 2018 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
3 Neptune Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
Free Workshop on "Parenting Difficult, Oppositional, Disrespectful, Entitled Children and Adolescents in Today's World"
Presented by Lorraine Prezkuta-Diaz, LCSW
This conference will discuss factors that result in difficulty relating to today's kids who are more connected to their electronic devices that to you and your family.
Space is limited call to RSVP at (845) 264-1200
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