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 Parents and other adults who care for and care about children
with disabilities want to assure that the children they love get the best
education possible.
Putnam Independent Living Services' Parent
Training and Information Program (PTIP) helps parents increase their confidence
and develop advocacy skills that will benefit their children.
The Parent Training and Information Program offers workshops
and ongoing support for parents of children with disabilities to help them gain
the knowledge and skills they need to be advocates for their children.
Separate trainings and workshops are offered
for professionals who work with children with disabilities and their families.
The Parent Training and Information Program is
funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special
Education Programs, through The Advocacy Center in Rochester, NY.
PTIP Workshops and
Trainings are provided on the following Principles of IDEA:
- Free Appropriate Public Education - FAPE
- Appropriate Evaluation
- Individualized Education Program - IEP
- Least Restrictive Environment
- Parent and Student Participation in Decision Making
- Procedural Safeguards (Laws and Regulations)
PTIP covers the
following Geographic Areas:
- Dutchess County
- Orange County
- Putnam County
- Rockland County
- Sullivan County
- Ulster County
- Westchester County
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The IDEA Partnership website
reflects the
collaborative work of more than 55 national organizations, as well as technical
assistance providers and State and local organizations and agencies. The
Partnership is dedicated to improving outcomes for students and youth with
disabilities. On the site, you will find the Partnership work described, IDEA
information and Updates, and a collection of information, including a topics
database, newsletters, new resources, and events.
Check It Out.
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What is Putnam
Independent Living Services?
Putnam Independent Living Services (PILS) is a satellite office of
the Westchester Independent Living Center (WILC), which is located in White
Plains, NY. WILC is a not-for-profit, community-based organization that is
dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with disabilities. It is
part of a national network of Independent Living Centers that provide a wide
spectrum of non-residential and non-medical services. It's mission is to assist
individuals with disabilities be as independent as they can be and to work
within the community to provide Education, Disability Awareness, and Advocacy
for the Removal of Barriers.
By working with
PTIP,
parents of
children with disabilities will:
- Gain greater understanding of their children's
disabilities, as well as their educational and developmental needs.
- Learn more about their children's rights under the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - including access to early
intervention services.
- Learn how to communicate effectively with schools and
teachers.
- Build stronger partnerships with their school districts.
- Increase their knowledge of the range of options and
services available to them.
- Get information about other community resources.
- Connect with other parents who understand and share
their challenges.
- Become strong and positive advocates for their children.
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