Winter/Spring 2010 Cody Center Workshop Series
The Fall 2010 Schedule of Family Workshops will be posted in September.
The Cody Center
Fall 2010 Workshop Series
Tuesday, October 12, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Housing Options in an Era of Limited Resources
This program presents the current housing programs available for persons who are eligible for OPWDD services, and outlines the difficulties families are having in accessing housing through traditional programs. Several families who have developed housing programs on their own using non-traditional funding will speak about their experiences, and there will also be a presentation about non-traditional funding and planning in which your family may be able to participate to create adult housing for your child.
Lecture Hall 2 in the Wang Center
Tuesday, October 26, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
The Nuts and Bolts of Obtaining SSI/SSDI/Medicaid for your Young Adult with Special Needs
This presentation will provide an overview of the SSI and SSDI programs, and how to apply for this coverage once your child turns 18. The presentation will also include information about structuring your will appropriately, including guardianship, and an overview of the role of a supplemental needs trust in maintaining your child’s eligibility for SSI and Medicaid coverage.
Lecture Hall 2 in the Wang Center
Workshop Location: All workshops are held at the Wang Center on the Stony Brook University campus. Take the LIE to Exit 62N. Approximately 10 miles on Nicolls Road to Stony Brook University Main Entrance (second entrance on the left.) Turn left at the light into the main entrance of the campus. The Wang Center is straight ahead on right, directly opposite parking garage. You may park in the garage for a fee, or in nearby surface lots at no charge.
Registration: Registration is required. Please call (631) 632-3706, or e-mail Shirley.Woodward@stonybrook.edu.
Workshop Fee: We suggest a donation of $10 per family to help cover the costs of presenting workshops. Professionals seeking documentation of attendance are asked to pay $25 by check payable to the Cody Center for a certificate.
