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Autism Society WNY Southtown’s Parent Support Coffee – What are Self- Directed Services – Speaker Harpreet Saran Rokicki, Program Director, PEOPLE Inc.
November 8, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
NONEWhat are Self Directed Services and how do I access them for my child?
Self directed services are for children and adults of all ages.
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.
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.
Come and have some adult conversation with other parents of special needs children. Be able to sit and relax and have a cup of coffee and chat with other parents. We will have information on upcoming workshops in WNY,
NOTE CHANGE IN DAY OF WEEK TO WEDNESDAY
RSVP: (716) 633-2275 or info@autismwny.org. Day of event call (716 )352-1512.