United Cerebral Palsy of New York City presents upcoming training sessions, workshops, meetings, conferences and other events of interest to people with disabilities and their families in the New York City area.

New Web site Provides E-Government Resource for People with Disabilities
DisabilityInfo.gov is the result of a collaborative effort across multiple federal agencies. Containing information on civil rights, education, employment, housing, health care, technology and transportation, among other subjects, the site is designed to be a one-stop source of government information relevant to people with disabilities, their families, employers, and service providers. The site was developed in response to an Executive Memorandum issued by President George W. Bush on August 28, 2002, directing federal agencies to develop a web site for people with disabilities within 60 days.

This site, the first of its kind, will provide individuals with one-stop access to government disability information and resources as well as updates on the New Freedom Initiative. While DisabilityInfo.gov will be managed by the Department of Labor, content for the portal will be a responsibility shared across multiple federal agencies.

Free Monthly Public Events Calendar
To receive this calendar produced through the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, call Osa Theus at (212) 219-5520. 

Resources for Children with Special Needs
2002/2003 Workshop Series
The free 2002/2003 Workshop Series is for New York City parents of children with disabilities and special needs and the professionals who work with them. Some workshops also available in Spanish. For more information call (212) 677-4650 or visit the resources web site at Resources for Special Children.

Learning Disabilities Association of NYC
This organization provides workshops for parents on Special Education, Organizational Skills, Health, and Definitions of Disabilities. For more information, please contact (212) 645-6730, or visit their website Learning Disabilities Association of NYC.

Next Generation Yoga
Next Generation Yoga offers services to kids, kids and their families, and kids with special needs. For more information, please contact (212) 595-9306 or visit their website at Next Generation Yoga.

The Child's Place for Children with Special Needs
This reading and recreation program is located in six barrier free Brooklyn Public Library branches. For more information, call (718) 253-4948.

Support Group: "3-Phase Program for Children with Special Needs"
Wednesday's, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This support group is designed to develop social skills for children with special needs. The group is facilitated by parent volunteers and sponsored by Alianza Dominicana.
IS 143 (La Plaza Location) 515 West 182nd Street, New York, NY
For more information, call (212) 740-1961.

Arts and Crafts
This group is designed to develop social and artistic skills for children with special needs. The group is facilitated by parent volunteers and sponsored by Alianza Dominicana.
IS 143 (La Plaza Location) 515 West 182nd Street, New York, NY
For more information, call (212) 740-1961.

"Citywide Mental Health Committee for Persons with Physical Disabilities"
Every 1st Monday, 10:00 a.m.
International Center for the Disabled, 340 East 24th Street - 2nd Floor, New York, NY. For more information, call (212) 677-6668.

Support Group: "Coping with Frustrations of Life with Special Needs Children"
Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Parent Resource Center of Staten Island presents a 10 week support group "Coping with the frustrations of life with Special Needs Children" - Seating is limited - RSVP is required. For more information call: (718) 698-5307

Support Group for Parents of Teenagers with Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
For more information call: The Bronx Parent Resource Center, Wanda Green, (718) 731-4673

For more information regarding events, you may also contact the Consumer Council Chairs for each borough as follows: