This week, July 16th-20th, is National Disability Voter Registration Week organized by The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). The REV UP Campaign coordinates the National Disability Voter Registration Week (NDVRW) each year on the third week of July to increase the political power of people with disabilities while also engaging candidates and the
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Essential Life Skills for Kids with Autism
Children with autism can lead happy and fulfilled lives when they have people helping them and teaching them proper life skills along the way. As children become older, it’s important to begin teaching these children how to take care of themselves, essential life skills, and how to interact with the rest of the world. Personal
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Watch this video about service recipients Jackie Garcia and her Mother Veronica Martinez who get to enjoy their special relationship every day thanks in part to assistance from the Center for Family Support. We are proud to be a part of their lives. Click here to learn more about how CFS has helped Jackie and
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12 Tips to Communicate Effectively with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Some people with intellectual impairments have trouble comprehending complicated language and revealing their feelings and thoughts orally. While someone with an intellectual disability may have specific thought processes, communication abilities, and learning styles that are different from your own, there are plenty of steps you
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Come join us at our next advocacy meeting!!! Dates: Wednesday May 9, July 11, Sept 12 & Nov 14 Time: 5pm-7pm Location: Hillside Public Library Second Floor Modular Conference Room Address: 155 Lakeville Road New Hyde Park, NY 11040 MUST RSVP to Debra Powers DPOWERS2@CFSNY.ORG Strong Island Voices May 2018 Strong Island Voices July 2018
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