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Autism Society WNY Northtown’s Parent Support Coffee – Speaker – What are Self-Directed Services

October 19, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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SELF-DIRECTED SERVICES 

Speaker: Harpreet Saran Rokicki, Program Director/Fiscal Intermediary, Community Based Services, PEOPLE Inc.     Harpreet has worked as a support broker for 9 years and a fiscal intermediary for 7 years in the Self-Directed Services Program.

Are you tired of being on an endless wait list for respite and other support services?

Do you want to have more control in choosing who works with your child?

Have you ever thought about applying for Self-Directed services for your child?

What is Self Direction?

How do I get started?

What  Self-Direction might look for my child/ family

What does the process entail and what are the advantages to this program and disadvantages.

Presentation and handouts.   Followed by Q and A.    Come with your questions.    Parents will be attending who are a various stages in the Self-Directed Services process including one whose daughter has been using services for more than a year.

Sit and relax and have a cup of coffee and chat with other parents while learning if Self-Direction is right for your child and family.

RSVP: (716) 633-2275 or info@autismwny.org. Day of event call (716 )352-1512.   You must RSVP if bringing a child.

Details

Date:
October 19, 2017
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:
NONE

Organizer

Autism Society WNY Chapter
Phone:
716-633-2275

Venue

Sweet Charlottes
10255 Main Street, Suite 9
Clarence, 14031 United States
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