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The Child’s Place: Special Needs Programming At Brooklyn Public Library
Check out my latest article on Mommy Poppins about unique, free special needs programming at library branches throughout Brooklyn!
(Some) Special Needs Events Around NYC August/September 2012
Sorry, I’ve fallen a bit behind on posting great events like these this summer. Here are some of the unique meetings, workshops, events and classes being offered through September for special needs children and caregivers. And don’t forget to check Upcoming Events for social meetups of The Foorce.
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8/15/12, 10:00AM
How to Seek and Maintain Accessible Housing
UCP, 1770 Stillwell Ave,1st floor, Bronx
718-436-7979 ext 704, familyconnect@ucpnyc.org
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8/16/12, 10:00AM
Getting Your Child To and From School: The Ins and Outs of School Transportation
Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
718 – 998-3000
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8/17/12, all day events
Surfers’ Environmental Alliance’s 6th Annual: SEAPaddle NYC Event and White Water Evening for Autism
http://www.seapaddlenyc.org/2012-seapaddle-nyc-and-elite-race
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8/23/12, 10:00-12:30PM
Sexuality Education: Why it Matters and Where to Start
YAI,460 West 34th St., 11th floor, Manhattan
YAI LINK 212-273-6182 or toll free 1-866-2-YAILINK
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8/30/12, 10:00AM
Yoga and Relaxation
YAI,460 West 34th St., 11th floor, Manhattan
YAI LINK 212-273-6182 or toll free 1-866-2-YAILINK
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9/8/12, 7:30PM
My Time Inc. Wine and Cheese
1312 E 84th St, Brooklyn
mytimeinc.org
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9/12/12, 10:00-12:30PM
What to do if You’re Just Getting Started- Accessing Services
YAI, 460 West 34th St., 11th floor, Manhattan
YAI LINK 212-273-6182 or toll free 1-866-2-YAILINK
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9/15/12, 3:00-4:00PM
Dance FUNdamentals – ages 11-17
Mark Morris Dance Studios, Brooklyn
runs through 11/3/12 every Saturday, $130
http://www.extremekidsandcrew.org
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9/22/12, 10:00AM
FINDING NEMO
AMC SFF Films
http://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
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9/22/12, 12:00PM
18th Annual NYC Buddy Walk in Central Park
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9/30/12, 1:00PM
Autism Friendly performance of “The Lion King”
Minskoff Theater, 200 W 45th St, Manhattan
http://www.tdf.org/thelionking (get on the waitlist in case there are cancellations)
Special Aces Tennis Starts Next Week – Limited Spaces Still Available!
The Prospect Park Tennis Center will offer group tennis instruction for children with special needs this month. Their amazing staff of tennis professionals and physical and occupational therapists will provide children with the individual attention they need to enjoy the experience of tennis.
The Special Aces usually run during the year but for the first time they are offering summer sessions from July 9 – 12 and July 16-19, Monday through Thursday: 4 – 6 p.m.
Going to be out of town for one of the weeks? Only available on Thursdays this summer? You’re still in luck – since this is a new program players have the option of choosing how many and which days they’d like to attend during the two weeks of camp (advance registration is required). And the price is not bad either – between $30-60 per session depending on how many hours you sign up for.
Watch a short video about Special Aces
Read about Special Aces in NY Tennis Magazine
Tennis is one of the only sports that James hasn’t tried yet so he is very excited to start lessons next week. There are only a few spots left open, and unlike some of the other special needs sports advance registration is a must so that they can have the right amount of staff and equipment available for each session. You can go to http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/activities/tennis/special-aces to download a registration form. Feel free to email me or call the Paul at the tennis center (718-436-2500) for more info.
Extreme Kids and Crew Events For December
Thanks for sharing, Beth!
Extreme Kids & Crew is a parent-run non profit dedicated to causing a great scene for Brooklyn’s kids with disabilities, their families and friends. They are all about creating a warm and encouraging atmosphere where children and adults of every ability and disability can relax, have fun, and enjoy the experience of being deeply accepted and celebrated for the people that they are.
They offer workshops in the arts and movemen, parent education nights, free family concerts, and much more.
I recently posted about their new sensory playspace that opened this past weekend. For more info click here.
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You’re Invited To The Grand Opening of Space No. 1 on November 13th!
Extreme Kids & Crew is a parent-run non profit dedicated to causing a great scene for Brooklyn’s kids with disabilities, their families and friends. They are all about creating a warm and encouraging atmosphere where children and adults of every ability and disability can relax, have fun, and enjoy the experience of being deeply accepted and celebrated for the people that they are.
For more about this amazing new haven please visit http://www.extremekidsandcrew.org – make sure to read Director Eliza Factor’s touching and inspirational letter regarding Space No. 1 and her disabled son.
Space No. 1, located at 40 Brevoort Place in the Coop School, is a safe, sensory playspace where parents and children can gather to play, teach, learn, sing, sprawl, swing, be.
Aside from offering regularly scheduled times for free play, Space No. 1 will feature consultations with eminent occupational, physical, speech, and play therapists, art workshops, gymnastics workshops, circus arts, concerts, and parent education evenings such as “Cocktails & Bureaucracy,” yoga, and kick boxing.
Starting November 13th, this will be their schedule for free play.
Sunday 12-4
Monday 9:30-12:30
Tuesday 10-2
Wednesday 9:30-11:30 & 3:30-5:30
Thursday 4-6
Friday: 2-6
A Look At The Week Ahead: Week of 11/6/11
Between Election Day and Veteran’s Day there are only three days of school this week, so with all 3 kids home more than usual I am doing my best not to over-plan. But there is so much to be excited about and so much going on this week that I just can’t help it.
Along with the Monday Minute, Tuesday Top Ten, and Special Needs News, I look forward to telling you about some amazing new places and programs in Brooklyn for special needs kids as well as my visit to PS 165 last week. I’m especially excited to share details about our upcoming December meeting at PS 163, which includes a special holiday twist.
Also not to be missed this week is special guest writer Beth Arky, who offers an informative and insightful perspective on sensory processing issues. And speaking of guest writers, I am excited to be one this Wednesday on Special Happens (thanks for hosting me, Gina)! Last but not least, don’t forget to keep sending in questions for the new Twenty Questions series (see Twenty Questions: About Special Needs Financial Planning for more info).
Remember to turn your clocks back tonight – I hope you are enjoying the “long weekend” as much as we are!
The Foorce 
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