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The Lower Hudson Special Education Task Force is proud to present Divorced Parents and Special Education: How Custody Agreements and Orders of Protection May (or May Not) Impact the CSE Process. Please join us for a Zoom Webinar featuring: Dolores Gebhardt, Esq., Goldschmidt & Genovese, LLP Stephanie Roebuck, Esq., Keane & Beane, PC. Presenters will address a range of issues that schools and families encounter when divorced parents interact with school staff with regard to their children with special needs. To register, please visit https://bit.ly/3uBzrqS. If you have difficulty registering, please email [email protected] or call (845) 228-7457, ext. 1108.

What are some things in your life that bring you happiness? Loved ones, favorite places, and sentimental items can all bring joy even on the toughest of days.

Don’t be afraid to dream BIG! When following this formula, no dream is out of reach. Start journaling to plan out your next steps.

According to NPR, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has reported that rates of anxiety and depression among young people have increased as the pandemic continues. Here are a few tips for parents to boost their child's mood.

Happy Memorial Day

Sometimes our minds play tricks on us, but it's important to stay strong

We love when the members of the WILC & PILS community get spotlighted for the amazing individuals they are! Christine Daly and her son, Colin, have been featured in an article published this week on Youth Today. The article discusses the benefits of exercise for youth with disabilities, and Colin is featured for all of the activities he is involved with to stay healthy and fit. Way to go!!

Take a deep breath (it's more beneficial than you think!)