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
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ACANY
Strive High ABA
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  • 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

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  • 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

  • BKDDC Meaningful Day Committee Meeting Tonight

    The Meaningful Day and Employment Services Committee  will be meeting TODAY at 4pm via Zoom!

    Please see flyers below and share widely within your community. We will be discussing changes to Employment Services and provide a Presentation on Transition Services.

    Zoom information is listed on the flyer below!

    2024-2-6 Meaningful Day FlyerDownload
    2025-01 BK Meaningful Committee Flyer ManDownload
    2025-01 BK Meaningful Day Committee Flyer RussianDownload
    Employment Conference 2025Download

  • Virtual Education Budget Teach-In – TONIGHT 2/5 at 6:30pm on Zoom

    The Coalition for Equitable Education Funding is hosting a remote teach-in this evening from 6:30-7:30 PM on Zoom. Tonight’s teach-in will cover:

    • The City Budget: learn which education programs are safe for another year and which are in danger of being rolled back or eliminated.
    • The State Budget: learn what Foundation Aid is, why state leaders are examining the formula behind it for the first time in 17 years, and how the Governor’s proposed changes to that formula will impact our schools.Spanish interpretation will be available. To register for this event and receive the zoom link, please click here: https://bit.ly/nyeducationbudget

    Please note: This training will primarily cover NYC Public School programs, but it will be a good overview for attendees on the potential impact of proposed city and state budgets on students with disabilities. It will also provide ways for families to get involved in advocacy efforts this year.  Additional information below: