Events

safe and Accessible Transportation

for Students with Special Needs

Presented by: Mid-Hudson Special Education Task

Force

Monday, October 28, 2024

(9:30-11am) & (7:00-8:30pm)

We will offer this at an AM & PM time for your convenience,

Please choose one session only. Each LIVE session will use same

material.

The event is free of charge, but registration is required. This

event will be recorded.

Speakers:

Jennifer O'Neill, Parent, Community Organizer, SETF Member and Senior Special Education

Advocate with Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc. & Fiona Rattray, SETF Member and

Parent Training & Information Center Specialist with Putnam Independent Living Services (PILS)

To register: 9:30 AM session

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All SETF trainings will have

closed captioning. ASL

interpretation available upon

request.

Need additional information

or any accommodations?

Contact Nancy Nowak at

Disability Rights New York:

Nancy.Nowak@drny.org or

516.238.1261

Websites: NY Special Ed Task Force Disability Rights New York Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.

To register: 7 PM session

Join us for a virtual informative workshop on ensuring safety and accessibility for students

with special needs on school buses. Learn about the essential rights, safety measures, and

best practices that every parent and caregiver should know.

Topics Include:

• Understanding transportation rights for students with disabilities

• How to advocate for safe, inclusive, and equitable transportation options

• Best practices for working with school districts and CSE/CPSE on transportation needs,

• support and accommodations

CLICK to Register