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.
Thank You 2026 Family Support Fair Sponsors:
Wellbound For Special Needs
NeuSpark PDS
ACANY
Strive High ABA
Personal Touch Home Care
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https://www.mygovnyc.org/
or Scan the QR Code Below!
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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
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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!
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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. BaranGuardianship 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
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