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Welcome to CHADD of Suffolk County NY - Chapter 160!
Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission: To empower all people affected by ADHD through evidence-based resources and education, unparalleled support, community connections, and steadfast advocacy.
Vision: A world that recognizes, incorporates, and celebrates all people with ADHD.
Values:
- Integrity, Respect, and Compassion
- A Supportive and Welcoming Community
- Growth, Collaboration, and Innovation
CHADD is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for our employees, volunteers, and community.
CHADD's full statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) »
Membership: https://chadd.org/get-involved/membership/
All Meetings Will Be Posted On This Page. Links Work, even if not highlighted.
Parent, Guardian, Grandparent Support Group Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM EST via ZOOM.
September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iOBBn6c7R5OAq9-hWpDbXw#/registration
Adult & Significant Other Support Group Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM EST via ZOOM.
September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8G_tKz13Sf6NomznRkXyUQ#/registration
Understanding Supports and Services Administered by OPWDD
Presented by Parent to Parent of NY - TUESDAY, October 6 at 7:00 PM EST
Presented by Parent 2 Parent NYS. The purpose of this training is to introduce families to the language of service delivery systems and to define and clarify information about services and supports. Participants will gain an increased awareness and understanding of eligibility criteria and the eligibility determination process. The training includes an overview of Home and Community Based Services Waiver, and Family Support Services.
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1NCVioHRR7qVZmHJiDI7ug#/registration
Contact Information
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Local Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are needed to keep the chapter running.
Please consider volunteering. Many hands make less work! If any of the opportunities below interest you, please email us for more details.
Volunteer opportunities:
Coordinator
Co-coordinator
Secretary
Treasurer
Facilitators/Moderator - Monthly Support Groups
Programming - Scheduling Topics & Presentors
Community Outreach - Various Opportunities!
- Promote/Market Monthly Meetings
- Update Website, Face Book, Instagram
- Present ADHD information at PTA/SEPTA Meetings
- Represent Suffolk County CHADD at Special Needs/Transitional Fairs
- Maintaining & Updating Resources
CHADD AFFILIATE: CHADD of Suffolk County, NY
Contact: MarieElena Gandini; Email: suffolk-county@chadd.org
CHADD NATIONAL
CHADD Local Groups Need Your Support
CHADD has local groups throughout the United States. Each group offers programming or information specific to their geographic area. Local CHADD groups offer assistance for parents, children, young adults, adults and other stakeholders (psychologists, teachers, doctors, etc.). CHADD groups also provide advocacy, support, networking and information to those affected by ADHD in their communities.
Ways you can support these efforts are as follows:
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Donate to this effort
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Contact your local CHADD group to advocate for support groups
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Contact your school district to host and support newly forming or current groups
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Contact your local community foundation or other foundations in your area to support this effort
For questions on these, or any options to support CHADD please visit our web site at https://CHADD..org or contact the CHADD National office at (301) 306-7070.
