Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Council

BKDDC is group of family members, people with disabilities and professionals who volunteer their time to improve the lives of people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities living in Brooklyn.

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2025 Family Support Fair Sponsors:
Wellbound
ACANY
Shema Kolainu
La’Dorch Homecare
Strive High ABA Therapy

  • CPC Autism Awareness Month, Brooklyn Family Day!

    Chinese American Planning Council is excited to announce the 2025 Autism Awareness Month event held in collaboration with Parent Child Relationship (PCR) on Thursday, April 17th, 2025 from 11am to 1pm, at Leif Ericson Park, located at 66th Street and 9th Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11220. 

    This special event is designed for families, caregivers, and individuals on the autism spectrum to come together, enjoy engaging activities, and connect with local resources.

    Sensory-Friendly Activities
    Live Entertainment
    Community Resource Fair
    And more!

    Let’s celebrate the strengths and talents of individuals with autism and promote awareness, acceptance, and inclusion!

    RSVP by March 25th, 2025, email to: wzhang@cpc-nyc.org

    For more information, contact CPC Services for families with Special needs in Brooklyn at Phone: 934-223-9527 or email: wzhang@cpc-nyc.org

  • Help Stop Medicaid Cuts!

    Utilize the following resources to effectively express your voice and contribute to the opposition against the proposed Medicaid cuts by the Federal Government:

    The primary objective is to maintain unwavering vigilance over the next four weeks to prevent substantial reductions to the Medicaid system, which provides essential services for individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDD).

    Consistently contact your Congress member on a daily basis to advocate for the preservation of the programs that we rely on.

    Click to call your Congress Member!

    March to Stop the Cuts!March 15th at 11 AM at Foley Square!

    Sharing your story: Storyteller training for the budget & tax fight

    Your story matters. Click here to get training on how to tell it!Every call, email, pop-in at your elected official’s office helps!

  • AHRC NYC Family Education Workshops

    Additional Family Education Workshops are now available.

    We hope you can join us! Each of the virtual workshops listed below require registration. After you register you’ll receive your unique Zoom meeting link, so don’t forget to add those details to your calendar.

    Transition Workshop Series
    Planning Timeline for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from Middle High School to Post-Secondary Outcomes
    Presented by: Trudy Pines, Ed.D., Principal,
    AHRC New York City’s Middle/High School/Co-Chair of The Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Council
    February 27th, from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    March 13th, from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    March 27th, from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    April 10th, from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Use this link to register, after clicking on the link you will be given an opportunity to choose the desired date 

    Individualized Pathways to Housing
    Presented by: Jennifer Teich
    Associate Vice President
    Individualized Supports, AHRC New York City
    April 9th, Lunchtime – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Use this link to register

    Guardianship and Future Care Planning
    Presented by: Stephanie N. Baran
    Guardianship Co-Coordinator/Staff Attorney, AHRC New York City
    May 7th, from – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Use this link to register

    Guardianship: 17A Filing
    Walkthrough on filling out the forms and the filing process 
    Presented by: Stephanie N. Baran

    Guardianship Co-Coordinator/Staff Attorney, AHRC New York City
    May 14th, from – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Use this link to register

    If you have questions about any of our workshops, or, if you have a ideas about a topic you are interested in, please contact: 
    jennifer.amendola@ahrcnyc.org or donna.gifford@ahrcnyc.org

  • YAI’s Family Reimbursement

    Family Reimbursement FlyerDownload

  • Disability Film Festival

    The CELEBRATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN ART, FILMS, AND MUSIC

    11th Annual Festival will take place at PACE University on 4/8/2025.

    Free Admission- Raffle Gifts – Refreshments