Old Forge Library, image from Old Forge Library Facebook pageOld Forge Presentation Series Autism & Developmental Disabilities
The Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd., will host a series of presentations on several Thursdays throughout the Fall that address the topics of diversity, inclusion and equity.
On September 26 at 5 pm., The Kelberman Center, of Utica, NY, presentation will be Autism & Developmental Disabilities: Awareness & Advocacy. This presentation will serve as a general introduction into Autism and other related intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Statistics, early intervention, and outcomes are all discussed in an effort to raise awareness. The content ties in tightly with the importance of services/supports provided by Kelberman, the leading provider of autism services for children, adults and families in the Mohawk Valley and Central New York. Kelberman provides comprehensive programming and services for people throughout all phases of life, from early childhood through adulthood, including: Home and Community Based, Education, Clinical, Residential and Recreation and Camp.
Each presentation will be led by a regional expert who can educate attendees about practices of equity and inclusion being used and practices to consider. By learning to support one another and to see beyond differences, we create stronger and more vibrant communities for everyone.
There will be refreshments following each program.
Other presentations in the series will include:
10/3/24 @ 5 pm: Mohawk Valley Resource Center, of Utica, NY: Refugees in Our Community and Regional Area
10/17/24 @ 6 pm: WHOLE ME, Inc., of Syracuse, NY, : Deaf Culture and Community
10/24/24 @ 5 pm: Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, of Utica, NY: Helping People, Changing Lives and Ending Poverty.
The series was generously funded by the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties.
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