Parent Resources

2022-2023 Recreation Guide

Virtual Community Cafe 21-22

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Welcome to the Prep Academy presentation from 6/7/22

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Welcome to Middle School presentation from 12/1/2020

How to use Co:Writer and Snap & Read Presentation from 9/22/2020

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Google Classroom Presentation from 9/22/2020

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*Click on the last slide and a video will open*

ACCES-VR application:

• VR-04  Application for Service 
• VR-21 Information Release Authorization  
  
• Consent for Release of Records and Information.pdf 
• Parent Consent Form 

The application and all forms must be completed prior to scheduling a meeting appointment with the school and ACCES-VR. Please reach out to your child's school counselor (guidance counselor) for more information or for guidance.

Strive Application -services and programs for students age 14-21 which can prepare them for work 

Overview of Program

Consent to Release Records BMCHSD to Strive

Strive Intake and Release Form

Release Form

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District ESY Program - Presentation from 6/7/2022

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District Forms:

• Consent for Release of Records
• Medicaid Guidelines and FAQ - changes effective January 2018
  

Transition Resources developed by Bellmore-Merrick:

• College Experience Programs 2018
• College and Trade School Night Resource Guide 2018-2019

Other Resources:

• Autism Resources
  
• IPE Tip Sheet
• Navigating Adult Services 2017
• Disclosure in a Community Setting Tip Sheet
• Post-secondary Disclosure Tip Sheet
• ACCES-VR Tip sheet
  
• Tip Sheets for Parent
• Website Featuring Best Practices from the Field
• A Parent's Guide to Special Education in NYS for Children Ages 3 to 21
• U.S. Department of Education
• Test Access & Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

• Legal Resources for Special Needs

• Keeping Disabled Persons Safe While Remodeling

• Creating a Home Where Your Disabled Child can Thrive
  Teacher Resources for Special Needs

• Disability and Credit Scores

• Home Accommodations for Special Needs

• Disability Resources from the Department of Labor

• Tips for Disabled Persons to Declutter and Organize their Home

• Financial Planning for Special Needs

• Career Guide for Students with Disabilities

• Sleep resource: http://mattresshelp.org/children-sleep/ 

Advocacy

• Disability Rights New York Brochure
• Client Assistance Program Brochure
• Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology Brochure
• Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Brochure

Grant Opportunities

OPWDD Family Support Services Grant Opportunities 

Resources for Caregivers

Developed for students who are juggling caregiving and educational responsibilities

Scholarship opportunities