Ramapo for Children's Staff Assistant Experience

WEEKEND CONNECTION

Friday, April 25 at 3 p.m. to Sunday, April 27 at 1 p.m.

RETREAT FEE $725 per weekend | AGES 17-26

• Three-day opportunity for neurodiverse young adults to connect with peers and develop healthy relationships 
• Chance to experience independence away from home and build life skills in a communal setting that includes typically developing coworkers and peer role models 
• Opportunities to practice vocational skills and work toward future goal setting

For more information, including available scholarships, contact Adrianna Hodgdon at ahodgdon@ramapoforchildren.org

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Unleash your inner hero at the Hero 5K for Autism! As we launch into Autism Acceptance Month, don your superhero gear, gather your allies, and hit the pavement for a cause that needs a hero like you. Whether you run like the wind or prefer a leisurely stroll, every step you take transforms you into a real-life hero, making a lasting impact on the lives of autistic individuals and families across the Greater Hudson Region. 


Hero 5K for Autism Registration Page

Join us as we gather together to support autism awareness and acceptance. All monies raised help enhance the lives of those living with autism in Hudson Valley. Don’t miss your chance to get involved in this community event. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact us for more information!
Walk For Autism Registration -

We, The Poughkeepsie Run Team—comprising the City of Poughkeepsie Youth Softball/Baseball League, As One Flight, LLC, and the City of Poughkeepsie Youth Division—are excited to introduce the inaugural PK 5K Run! This event is dedicated to promoting health and wellness in our community, with a special focus on supporting the mental and physical well-being of our youth.
Event Details
• Date: April 26th, 2025 (Rain date: May 3, 2024)
• Time: 10:00 am
• Location: Bartlett Park, Poughkeepsie, NY
• Features: Youth 1-Mile Run/Walk, 5K for Adults
As we recover from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for holistic wellness has never been more evident. This event seeks to foster community, encourage healthy living, and provide much-needed support to our youth through education, advocacy, and outreach.

How to Get Involved
● Sponsor: Send checks payable to the City of Poughkeepsie Youth Baseball/Softball League with “PK 5K” in the memo line.
● Donate/Volunteer/Sign Up: Visit our website at Runsignup.com/Race/NY/Poughkeepsie/PK5KWellnessRunWalk.

Free event at Fishkill Town Hall from 11am-1pm 4/26/25. 

Community Wellness Day. 
Safe medication disposal and community resources will be available on site. 
Medications accepted include: vitamins, prescription medications, patches and ointments, plus over the county medications. 

Hosted by Southern Dutchess Community Coalition.

Contact Southern Dutchess Community Coalition at dscc@capedc.org or at 845-489-1247 for more information.

Sensory Friendly activities for all ages. 
Information and Community Resources. 
Food vendors & refreshments available. 
Autism Awareness Walk - Putnam County, New York

Ramapo for Children's Staff Assistant Experience

WEEKEND CONNECTION

Friday, April 25 at 3 p.m. to Sunday, April 27 at 1 p.m.

RETREAT FEE $725 per weekend | AGES 17-26

• Three-day opportunity for neurodiverse young adults to connect with peers and develop healthy relationships 
• Chance to experience independence away from home and build life skills in a communal setting that includes typically developing coworkers and peer role models 
• Opportunities to practice vocational skills and work toward future goal setting

For more information, including available scholarships, contact Adrianna Hodgdon at ahodgdon@ramapoforchildren.org

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Club Connect at the Sensory Space; Join us to make social connections and practice emotional regulation and coping strategies. 

Group Dates; 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/27, 5/4, 5/18, 6/1 and 6/8

Group times will be determined based on best fit for each kiddo. Available group times will be 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm.

Hiall!

Ihope everyone is doing well! We are writing to remind you all about our thirdbest buddies event this semester! This event will take place on Sunday, April27th from 2:00-3:30 pm in the Cabaret, located in the Marist Student Center(same location as our last 2 events!). This event is also going to be acollaboration with a fraternity on campus, and we are super excited! This sameorganization collaborated with our chapter last semester, therefore you may seesome familiar faces! They are really looking forward to meeting and spendingtime with you all!

This eventis going to be "Picked the Best Buddies" themed, so wear your Springcolors! Pastels, flowers, whatever you would like! As always, we willhave food and games/crafts for all interests and abilities. This event isalso the final Best Buddies Marist event for myself and our other senior boardmembers - we are looking forward to ending the semester with awonderful event, and we hope you can all join us!

 PleaseRSVP using the link below, and do not hesitate to reach out with anyquestions or concerns!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUMKcxY2iqOzO6yld19C9kift6XstNDM8p0ttEYzkYAw3JSw/viewform?usp=dialog

Best, maristbestbuddies@gmail.com 

JustineFreitag and Isabel Ivry

A Free Event! 
Find out more about health and wellness resources in our area
Free meditative sound baths
Delicious food from the Cousins Maine Lobster truck
Crafts, games and fun!

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This presentation teaches caregivers and parents to assess their teens and young adults with Autism and learning differences for the three necessities required for the transition to college, work and independent life. These include: personal and professional relationships with others, responsibility over one's own life and choices, and regulation of one's mind and behavior. Practical strategies to teach skills that are required for these are also offered in this presentation. 

For questions contact Adrianna Hodgdon at ahodgdon@ramapoforchildren.org or Jason Szekeres at jszekeres@ramapoforchildren.org

Join Taconic Resources for Independence in a virtual presentation about "Understanding Updates to Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Home and Community Based Waiver Process and Eligiblity". 

Register here Meeting Registration - Zoom