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Partners Graduate Year: 2002
DDSO region you live: Fingerlakes Comments: I am proud to be a Partners Graduate and to be one of the statewide coordinators of our graduate network. I am on the board of the Flower City Down Syndrome Network in Rochester, NY and currently the Family Fellow in the LEND program at the Strong Center for Developmental Disability at the University of Rochester. I am also active in my school district's parent group and in the speakers' bureau of The Advocacy Center. |
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Partners Graduate Year: 2006
DDSO region you live: Sunmount Comments: Partners In policymaking had a HUGE impact on me.Ive always had a disability but until I went through Partners I never had an understanding of how I could use my personal situation to help others in the same boat.I am a second term Board Member for the Northern Regional Center for Independent livng in Watertown, NY.I also sit on numerous committes /boards in our community which allows me to work with consumers and network with them regarding services in our area. I am the proud mother of two girls(ages 11 and 3).I am currently the Regional Representative for the Sunmount DDSO region. |
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Partners Graduate Year: 2004
DDSO region you live: Ulster Comments: I am proud to be part of such a wonderful organization. Partner's has been a wonderful experience for me, and I hope to make a difference for all that are involved. I am currently working on a degree in Political Science at SUNY New Paltz and will graduate next December. I am currently employed as an EI Service Coordinator in Ulster county. I also am a Parent Member for the Highland School District and donate my time to other various organizations. |
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Partners Graduate Year: 2004
DDSO region you live: Sunmount DDSO |
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Partners Graduate Year: 2004
DDSO region you live: Long Island |
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Partners Graduate Year: 1997
DDSO region you live: Long Island |
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Partners Graduate Year: 2001
DDSO region you live: Taconic Comments: I still work part time for the Mid-Hudson Regional Early Childhood Direction Center, now located in Newburgh, giving workshops and trainings regarding Special Education and Inclusion. I am also a member of the IDEA Partnership School/Family Learning Community The training I received from Partners has been invaluable and I welcome opportunities to take future trainings to increase my knowledge! I have 4 children and my oldest daughter, Serena, is multiple disabled and turned 13 in December! |
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Partners Graduate Year: 2006
DDSO region you live: Long Island Comments: I am a parent of two children with special needs and have advocated for all children for over 14 years. I work closely with the IDEA Partnership and the NYS Commission of Quality of Care and Advocates for Persons with Disabilities. I also co-facilitate the NYS Learning Community for Family and School Collaboration. Partners in Policy Making was one of the best experiences offered to me in my life. I am very thankful for the opportunity and I look forward to our work together! |
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Partners Graduate Year: 2005
DDSO region you live: Central Comments: Regional Rep Central Central Grads Email me |
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Partners Graduate Year: 2002
DDSO region you live: Westchester |
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