Events

 Self Directed Legal Guardianship Workshop 

This workshop is designed to assist prospective guardians in completing line by line the application for 17-A Guardianship for the New York State Surrogate Court

REGISTER ONLINE    or contact Lynn Proietti at (631) 369-7345 ext. 107
For more information, please contact Joy O'Shaughnessy (ext. 208) or Ken Miller (ext. 106)

Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Cornell Cooperative Extension

 Annual Gala

Many thanks to all of you who made EEDA’s 2013 Gala both wonderful and memorable. Success is only achieved through dedicated people with visionary ideals. Everyone contributes in a special and meaningful way; our vendors, parents, consumers, staff and volunteers. 

2014 information to come!

LIDDSO - Information for Parents and Professionals 2013

A two hour overview introduces families and professionals to the types of supports and services available. Topics include: Eligibility, Family Support Services, Medicaid Service Coordination, Home and Community Based Waiver, Employment Services, Residential Services (including Family Care), Medicaid, SSI and Self Determination.

Announcement/Registration

NYS Partner in Policymaking Accepting New Member Applications

The NYS Partners in Policymaking program is an innovative leadership training opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities and family members.  During an eight month course, participants gain knowledge, skills, and confidence to make changes in policy, perception, and treatment of individuals with disabilities. Upon completion of the program, participants join a graduate network.  The 2013 NYS Partners program is offered as a series of interactive modules and webinars, with one state-wide and one regional meeting.   The program focuses on including self-advocates and individuals from diverse backgrounds, and on developing participant’s familiarity with technology and on-line communication tools for advocacy.

For an informational overview of the Partners in Policymaking program, visit: http://nyspip.org/documents/PartnersFlyer.pdf  
To fill out an online application, visit: www.nyspip.org and fill out the online application.

Deadline for the 2013 class is December 1, 2012.

Surfers Healing

A one day surf camp where children with Autism can experience surfing. For more information or to register, visit the Surfers Healing website.
Ditch Plains Beach, Montauk, NY

September 13, 2013

John V. Beltrani Memorial Golf Classic

Supporters have the opportunity to participate as a player, sponsor or dinner attendee.

September 30, 2013  

Planning Ahead: What You Need to Know Now

EEDA presented a series of free hands-on workshops for caregivers, professionals and individuals with developmental disabilities to assist them in planning for the future. Click on the links below to see some of the conference materials.

Planning Ahead: What You Need to Know Now, Lisa Meyer Fertal, CEO
Informed Consent vs. Guardianship, Regina Brandow, Esq
Residential Services, Sonia Hill and Chris Zarella, Residential Services

Spotlight on Talent

All staff, program participants and their families are invited to showcase their talents.
Moose Lodge, Riverhead, NY

Fall 2013 

Winter Formal

EEDA participants have the opportunity to "Rock the Night Away" at this formal dinner dance. EEDA's Inaugural Winter Formal was held February 2010.

2013 Date TBD

EEDA's Annual Picnic

All staff, program participants and their families have a BBQ picnic with games, etc.
Indian Island Park, Riverhead, NY

2013 Date TBD

Team Spirit Award (twice per year)

The residences have the opportunity to compete to win a prize for achievement in various categories of individual care, maintenance of the home, activities, support of consumers and working as a team. 

Current Team Spirit Recipients: 8 Bells IRA