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  82 Washington St., Suite 214, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 | (Voice) 845-452-3913 | (VP) 866-948-1094 | (Fax) 845-485-3196  
 
 

Calendar of Events
Please request sign language interpreting services or other special accommodations at least 2 weeks prior to the event date.

Please note: A growing number of people are hypersensitive to everyday chemicals/products. Please avoid use of scented personal products while attending meetings and events in order to facilitate access to our programs by the widest number of people. Thank you for your cooperation.

If you would like your event included on our calendar, please send details to website@taconicresources.net with the subject line: "Calendar Item".

 

Deaf Events in the Hudson Valley

Special Education Rights Workshops

Social Security Benefits Advisement

Successful Employment

Ongoing Meetings at TRI

Other Events

Interpreter Workshops


Social Security Benefits Advisement

1st Tuesday of each month
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Southern Dutchess Community Action Partnership
554 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508

1st Thursday of each month
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Eastern Dutchess Community Action Partnership
3414 Route 22
Dover Plains, NY 12522

2nd Wednesday of each month
Time: 10:00 AM -12 noon

Northern Dutchess Community Action Partnership
44-46 East Market Street
Red Hook, NY 12571

Call 845-452-3913 x113 for appointment

Special Education Rights Workshops
Nagivating the Special Education Process
Pre-registration required; call 845-452-3913

The workshops are designed for parents, educators and human service professionals. Pre-registration is required. If you require a sign language interpreter or large print, please contact TRI at least 5 days prior to your selected attendance date with your request.

Please click on the link above for the flyer and more details.

 

Successful Employment

By appointment; call for date. (No workshops held on 5th week of month)

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

TRI Conference Room (unless otherwise noted)

Pre-registration required; call 845-452-3913 x111.

*If less than 3 people register for a workshop, it will be cancelled.  You will be notified about any schedule changes.

Week 1: What Am I Doing and Where am I Going?

Discover how to assess your values, interests and strengths in determining what career path to follow. Research and explore various resume formats and cover letter narrative.

Week 2: How Do I Find the Job?

Discover the various online and print resources and how to use them to your best advantage. Learn how to conduct online job searches, post resumes and set up job alerts. *Prerequisite: Experience with using the Internet and Microsoft Word.

Week 3: How Do I Get the Job?

This discussion centers on the different types of job interview and various techniques for handling them successfully.

Week 4: Job Retention

Demonstrates the attitude and personal qualities necessary to maintain and advance in employment.

Please see Successful Employment page for more details.

 

Consumer Advisory Group
3rd Wednesday of each month
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Taconic Resources for Independence
82 Washington Street Suite 214 (2nd floor)
Poughkeepsie NY 12601

The purpose of this group is to get people with disabilities involved in community issues that affect their lives. Your ideas are welcome and encouraged.

Contact: Patrick Muller, 845-452-3913 x110

Mid-Hudson Limb Loss Group
2nd Thursday of each month
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Taconic Resources for Independence
82 Washington Street Suite 214 (2nd floor)
Poughkeepsie NY 12601

Facebook group page: 'Mid-Hudson Limb Loss Group

Mid-Hudson Limb Loss Group's mission is to reach out to people affected

by limb loss providing empowerment through education, support and advocacy.  Support group member of The Amputee Coalition.

For more information, contact:
Poughkeepsie - John Vacca (845) 485-7709 or acajohnnyv@aim.com
Kingston - Hal Grunenwald (845) 338-5507 or hgrunenwald@verizon.net


Fibromyalgia Support Group
First Wednesday of each month
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Taconic Resources for Independence
82 Washington Street Suite 214 (2nd floor)
Poughkeepsie NY 12601

A support group for persons suffering from fibromyalgia which is designed for self healing and strengthening of the mind, body and spirit. Discussions will center on education, recreation, support and relaxation techniques.

Call 845-452-3913 or email intern@taconicresources.net

 

Other Events TBA

Interpreter Workshops TBA


                                  

Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.
82 Washington Street, Suite 214
Poughkeepsie NY 12601
845-452-3913 voice
866-948-1094 VP
845-485-8110 TTY
845-485-3196 fax
tri@taconicresources.net

 
     
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Our hearts go out to the people of Haiti as this time of great suffering and loss still continues into 2011.

For those who would like to help, here are links to organizations currently providing relief. This list does not imply endorsement by TRI or MHIS, and by no means covers all relief organizations. We are posting this as a convenience to those who want to help.

Doctors Without Borders
Oxfam America
CARE
UNICEF USA
American Red Cross
H.E.L.O. Haiti
International Rescue Committee
Partners in Health

 
     
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