THIS WEEK'S EVENTS

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Regular Weekly Meetings

Click the blue box for a list of meetings with their links that happen every week.

This list does not change from week to week unless otherwise noted.

Meetings are open to everyone!

Schedule Note:

There will be no Pro Wrestling Fanatics Group Saturday June 27th and Saturday July 4th 

 

OPWDD Plain Language Rights Book

 

New Video Series: Cultural Perspectives on Living with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 

 
 

FUTURE PLANNING FORUMS

OPWDD WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!

We are excited to kickoff our 2026 OPWDD Future Planning Forums.

This summer, OPWDD will be holding forums across New York State to share updates about our work and hear from you. This year is especially exciting as it will officially kick off our work on our next five-year OPWDD Strategic Plan.

The following forums have been scheduled:
 

 

Setting Date Time Location & Details
       
       
In-Person July 7 5:00 - 7:00 PM Capital District
Albany Public Library, Large Auditorium
161 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210
 
In-Person July 15 5:30 - 7:30 PM Western New York
Buffalo Central Library, Auditorium
1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203

Please use Clinton Street Entrance 
 
In-Person July 16 11:00AM - 1:00PM Southern Tier
Broome County Public Library, Decker Room 
185 Court Street, Binghamton, NY 13901
Virtual Evening  July 9 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Online
Register Below.

 https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r610b8bee155e093c9d3052dd275eb07e

Virtual Daytime July 14 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Online
Register Below.
https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r79b3a59b2dbd2005ff9204adafff4fd5
 

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ASL will be available at all forums. Interpretation in languages other than English is available upon request.
 

REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON FORUMS


 

 
 
 
 

This Week's Staying Connected Call 

Topic -  Storytelling Series: Mike Roger's Story

Speakers - Mike Rogers and Lisa Severino

Meeting ID - 5183821454

Wednesdays 1:00pm-2:45pm

 
 
 

Adventure Time 

Wednesdays 3-4:30 except for the first Wednesday we meet 3-4. Join us as we share what brings us join and the group picks a book to read. You do not need to have the book because a SANYS staff will read it aloud 

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83386639115 Meeting ID: 833 8663 9115

SARTAC Self Advocacy and Beyond

 

 

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Weekly Meeting By and For Self-Advocates
Thursdays at 1:00 pm ET, Noon CT, 11:00 am MT 10:00 am PT, 9:00 am AT, 8:00 am HST  Always the same link https://zoom.us/j/324815633  Or call 1-929-436-2866 and the Meeting ID: 324 815 633
   

 

June 25

Our Rights and Welcoming all Advocates

 

Click Here for Amazing Resources by and for People with Developmental Disabilities 
 
 
 

There will be no Pro Wrestling Fanatics group  Saturday June 27th and Saturday July 4th. We will continue to listen to Our Fight an unfiltered chronicle of her last decade, tackling her explosive career transition, parenthood, overcoming adversity, and finding meaning in life. Our next meeting will be Saturday July 11th 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 

 

FREE VIRTUAL EVENTS 

 
 

SBRN offers individuals with spina bifida and other disabilities a convenient, enjoyable way to learn, share stories, make friends and build community through video meeting platforms such as Zoom. There is no need to travel, simply join in from the comfort of your home. Find out about events and activities by clicking here https://thesbrn.org/programs-services/virtualgroups/ 

 
 
 
 

Free Health & Wellness Classes

Online Wellness Classes

https://gatheringstrength.org/classes/

 

 
 
 

Check out Adapt Center Virtual Classes Here. Such as Yoga, Dance and Meditation https://www.adaptmovement.org/classes

 
 
 
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Self Advocacy Groups

In addition to the weekly events that are open to everyone, there are regional self advocacy groups that meet regularly: some in person and some on line. To find out about groups near you, click here to contact your regional coordinator. 

Self Advocacy Association of NYS
500 Balltown Road Bldg 12 | Schenectady, New York 12304
518-382-1454 | [email protected]

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