Description: As a Special Act School District, Mt. Pleasant Blythedale UFSD is able to provide educational opportunities to children who are patients of Blythedale Childrens Hospital. In an effort to provide them with the most current programs and resources, the annual transition fair is for students and families to find out what opportunities are available to them in the community regarding programs and support. For more information, contact Kate Balthazard, MS, Certified School Counselor, at kbalthazard@mpbschools.org or call 914-347-1800 ext. 317.

Missing Pieces: Questions and Answers for Parents and Caregivers

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Regina Mcginn Educational Center, 475 Seaview Avenue, Staten Island, NY.

Description: Sheryl Frishman, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP, to present. For information, contact Michael McBrearty, (718) 226-3807 or click here.

May 16, 2012

Workshop on Special Needs Planning for National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI)

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: Mahopac Library, Mahopac, NY

Description: Amy C. O’Hara, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP, to present on special needs planning and guardianships. For more information, contact Cynde Stratton at (845) 228-7457.

May 17, 2012

Planning for the Future of your Special Needs Loved One

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: West Point, NY.

Description: Sheryl Frishman, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP, to present on special needs planning for military families. For more information, contact Isabel Hershkowitz at ihershkowitz@putnamils.org.

May 18, 2012

Beyond One Day at a Time – Hawthorne School Speaking Engagement

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Hawthorne School, Hawthorne, NY

Description: Adrienne J. Arkontaky, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP, to present on estate planning for families with children with special needs. For more information, please contact: Debbie Berliner via email at deborahj24@hotmail.com or call 203-453-9636.

May 19, 2012

EPIC Conference

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: 168X@MS203, 339 Morris Avenue, Bronx, New York 10451

Description: For more information, click here or call Denise Horsford at 718- 585-2100 – ext. 439

May 20, 2012

Third Annual Hudson Valley Stroll for Epilepsy

Time: to be announced

Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY

Description: Great raffle prizes, entertainment, lunch and a great stroll all to raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York. For more information go to: www.epilepsyfoundation.org/efeny

May 21, 2012

Speaking Engagement at League School

Time: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Location: League Education & Treatment Center, 483 Clermont Avenue, 3rd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Description: Adrienne J. Arkontaky, Esq., and Lauren Mechaly, Littman Krooks LLP, to speak on special education advocacy. For more information, call (718) 643-5300.

May 29, 2012

Somers SEPTA presents Understanding Your Evaluation and IEPs: Using Them to Build the Best Program for your Special Needs Child

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Somers, NY

Description: Sheryl Frishman, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP, to present on understanding evaluations and IEPs. For more information, contact Isabel Hershkowitz at ihershkowitz@putnamils.org.

May 31, 2012

Sinergia Guardianship Workshop

Time: 10:00 AM

Location: Sinergia2082 Lexington Ave. – 4th Floor, New York, NY 10035

Description: Adrienne J. Arkontaky, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP, to present on guardianships. For more information, contact Godfrey Rivera at 212-643-2840.

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