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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Don't miss out on INCLUDElive's Spotlight on Mediation! We'll answer all your questions about Mediation Agreements. Register now: includenyc.org/events/spot-...
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Spotlight on Mediation Agreements!
Do you have questions about Mediation Agreements, but have never asked them? INCLUDEnyc and Ally Chemtob, Esq., Mediation Coordinator, Westchester Rockland Bronx Mediation Center of CLUSTER Community…
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
TOMORROW: There's still time to register for Understanding Diploma Options and Pathways! includenyc.org/events/under...
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Understanding Diploma Options and Pathways
Learn about requirements for obtaining a local, Regents, and advanced Regents diploma, as well as alternate pathways such as a high school equivalency degree and CDOS credential.
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Tomorrow, don't miss INCLUDEnyc's virtual Parent Support group. You can still register here: includenyc.org/events/onlin...
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Learn about diploma or non-diploma post-graduation options at INCLUDEnyc's College is Possible! includenyc.org/college-is-p...
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College is Possible
Thursday, October 23, 2025 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Virtual College information for high school students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) who will leave high school with a diploma.
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
INCLUDEnyc thanks everyone for making our second annual Run, Walk, or Roll for Love, Equity, and Access a success! We raised $37,000 to date to support young people with any disability throughout New York City. Visit our website to explore giving options. includenyc.org/donate/
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Time is ticking, but you still have time to register for INCLUDEnyc's second annual 5K this Sunday in Queens! includenyc.org/events/inclu...
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INCLUDEnyc’s 5K: Run, Walk, or Roll for Love, Equity, and Access
Join us for the INCLUDEnyc 5k, our annual event that brings together runners and community supporters to champion inclusion for New York’s young people with disabilities.
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Love, Equity, and Access Today we celebrate International Day of Sign Language. Hoy celebramos el Día Internacional del Lenguaje de Señas.
Drawing of a hand signing "I love you" for International Day of Sign Language.
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Don't miss INCLUDEnyc's in-person workshop, Specialized Transportation for Students with IEPs. in Brooklyn on September 25! Be sure to register! includenyc.org/events/speci...
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Specialized Transportation for Students with IEPs
Where is the bus? Learn how parents can access the most up-to-date information about their child’s busing services, and how to deal with any concerns that might arise. We’ll discuss the changes that…
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
With the school year back in swing, INCLUDEnyc offers this resource that explains All About Supplemental Evaluations. includenyc.org/help-center/...
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All About Supplemental Evaluations
Evaluations are necessary for IEP development, and are completed by New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) as part of a child’s initial and continued eligibility determination for special education…
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
A brief but spectacular take on disability pride www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
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A Brief But Spectacular take on embracing disability pride
Tiffany Yu is the founder of Diversability and author of "The Anti-Ableist Manifesto." After a childhood accident left her with a permanent disability, Yu dedicated her life to creating communities wh...
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Have you signed up for our free live, Turning 18 and SSI: The facts you need to know, on September 29? includenyc.org/events/on-ss...
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Turning 18 and SSI: The facts you need to know
Do you have questions about how SSI works for a young person with disabilities when they turn 18? Can they continue to receive SSI if they go to college? Find a job? Enroll in vocational training?
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Omnion Circus, which provides family circus entertainment that's comprehensively inclusive and accessible at every performance, presents I'm Possible! at the Queens Theater. INCLUDEnyc families can use the promo code CIRCUSFAM4 for 10% off! queenstheatre.org/events/i-m-p...
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I'm Possible — by Omnium Circus
"Genuinely EXTRAORDINARY! ... A circus for all and by all!" --The New York Times   "The most inclusive show on Earth, Omnium is a beautiful celebration of unity! A place where everyone can feel like t...
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
TOMORROW, make sure you join us for our virtual Town Hall on Special Education with New York City Public Schools NYCPS Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos and INCLUDEnyc's Executive Director Cheryelle Cruickshank. includenyc.org/events/speci...
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Special Education in NYC: Progress, Future Initiatives, and Parent Perspectives
As the school year begins, INCLUDEnyc’s Executive Director, Cheryelle Cruickshank, will host a virtual Town Hall, Special Education in NYC: Progress, Future Initiatives, and Parent Perspectives…
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
As NYC heads back to school tomorrow, INCLUDEnyc is here to answer all of your questions! Call our Help Line today! includenyc.org/help-center/...
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Help Line
Call, text, or fill out this form to schedule a one-on-one appointment with an INCLUDEnyc educator.
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Join us on Sept. 10 at 6 PM, when INCLUDEnyc's Executive Director, Cheryelle Cruickshank, will host a virtual Town Hall with New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos on Special Education in NYC: Progress, Future Initiatives, and Parent Perspectives. includenyc.org/events/speci...
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Special Education in NYC: Progress, Future Initiatives, and Parent Perspectives
As the school year begins, INCLUDEnyc’s Executive Director, Cheryelle Cruickshank, will host a virtual Town Hall, Special Education in NYC: Progress, Future Initiatives, and Parent Perspectives…
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Do you have questions about how SSI works for a young person with disabilities when they turn 18? Sign up now for INCLUDEnyc’s Live, Turning 18 and SSI: The facts you need to know, on Sept. 29. includenyc.org/events/on-ss...
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Turning 18 and SSI: The facts you need to know
Do you have questions about how SSI works for a young person with disabilities when they turn 18? Can they continue to receive SSI if they go to college? Find a job? Enroll in vocational training?
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Don't miss our webinar, What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP) For Families of School-Age Students? on Aug. 28! Still time to register. includenyc.org/events/what-...
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What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP) For Families of School-Age Students?
Learn about the fundamentals of the IEP process, including evaluations and eligibility, the roles and responsibilities of school staff and families, the various components of the IEP…
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
See what's in store for next week at INCLUDEnyc. We've got several workshops, just in time for Back to School. includenyc.org/events/
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Events
Love, equity, and access for young people with disabilities.
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
#ThrowbackThursday If you missed our podcast series, What Does Advocacy Mean to You, catch up now with all three episodes. includenyc.org/news/podcast...
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What Does Advocacy Mean to You? Podcast Series
INCLUDEnyc will air three brand-new episodes of Disability INC. with a series titled “Advocacy: What Does It Mean to You?” that will air on April 9, 23, and 30. These conversations…
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Summer may be winding down, but the fun is just getting started. Big Kick is back at Asphalt Green! Whether you're a die-hard soccer fan or a curious newcomer, there's something for everyone. www.asphaltgreen.org/register/big...
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Big Kick
Find upcoming events and classes at Asphalt Green.
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Get your tickets for “Another part of me”: An exhibition of AHRC NYC’s Fisher Center artists on September 19. www.eventbrite.com/e/another-pa...
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"Another Part of Me" | An exhibition by AHRC NYC’s Fisher Center Artists
Explore the many dimensions of self, connection & creativity this fall at W83 with a vibrant collection of visual and fiber arts
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Keep the 2025-26 School Calendar handy! www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar/202...
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2025-2026 School Year Calendar
Key dates and printable documents of the NYC Department of Education school year 2025-26 calendar.
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
INCLUDEnyc's 5K is on September 28 in Queens! Whether you run, walk, or roll, your participation will help INCLUDEnyc support young people with disabilities. Register today to get moving and make a lasting impact: includenyc.org/events/inclu...
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INCLUDEnyc’s 5K: Run, Walk, or Roll for Love, Equity, and Access
Join us for the INCLUDEnyc 5k, our annual event that brings together runners and community supporters to champion inclusion for New York’s young people with disabilities.
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Before we head back to school, now is a good time to review the NYCPS's new policy on cell phones and electronics. www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/pol...
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Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy
Under Chancellor’s Regulation A-413, students are not permitted to use personal internet-enabled electronic devices during the school day.
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
NYCPS Sign Language Interpreting Services www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/...
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Sign Language Interpreting Services
The Office of Sign Language Interpreting Services promotes cross-cultural communication among Deaf and hard of hearing members of the NYCPS community.
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
#EarlyBirdSpecial Register for the INCLUDEnyc 5K before August 16 for just $33.80! By signing up, you’re helping INCLUDEnyc to create a more inclusive and accessible world for all young people with ANY disability. Register today! pulse.ly/4g0r4Pulse
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Places to go in NY for people with limited mobility. www.iloveny.com/blog/post/pl...
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28 Places to Go in NY for People With Limited Mobility
New York State is home to all kinds of amazing adventures and incredible attractions, many of which offer accessibility features for travelers who have limited mobility or difficulty walking. Many mus...
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
New York bill would train police for calls involving disabilities. pulse.ly/vijgju9ow8
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Bill would train police for calls involving autism, other disabilities
State Sen. Dean Murray described the bill as a "win-win" in protecting everyone involved.
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
There's still time to register for Wednesday's workshop Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Families: Supporting Vocabulary Development at Home Virtual Session: Wednesday August 6, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am includenyc.org/events/expli...
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Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Families: Supporting Vocabulary Development at Home
Children learn and develop vocabulary best when the discovery of new words and their meaning is introduced both at home and in school. Through this training, families and education professionals will…
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
There's still time to register for Student Involvement in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Families on August 5. Learn tools and resources to encourage greater student involvement in the IEP development process and meetings. includenyc.org/events/stude...
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Student Involvement in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Families
Learn tools and resources to encourage greater student involvement in the IEP development process and meetings. NYC families & professionals are welcome. Presented by the Bronx School-Age Family and…
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
The Call for Entries for the 6th Annual Danny Awards is now open through August 15! www.danielsmusic.org/thedannys?ut...
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Danny Awards - Daniel’s Music Foundation
Danny Awards
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Join us on August 7, in-person or virtual, for Specialized Transportation for Students with IEPs. Register now! includenyc.org/events/speci...
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Specialized Transportation for Students with IEPs
Where is the bus? Learn how parents can access the most up-to-date information about their child’s busing services, and how to deal with any concerns that might arise. We’ll discuss the changes that…
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
RSVP for tomorrow's 60 Years of Medicare & Medicaid: A Celebration and Commitment March & Rally, in Foley Sq. in Lower Manhattan and march to City Hall Park. actionnetwork.org/events/60-ye...
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60 Years of Medicare & Medicaid: A Celebration and Commitment March & Rally
For the past 60 years, Medicare and Medicaid have been the bedrocks of our health care system in the US. Together, they have kept millions of people healthy and alive, and living in dignity out of po...
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
With the summer in full swing, here are some tips for navigating non-sensory friendly places. pulse.ly/4g0r4Pulse
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Tomorrow marks 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), only made possible by trailblazers like Judy Heumann, the “Mother of the Disability Rights Movement.” Let's honor her legacy by continuing to fight for a world of love, equity, and access for young people with disabilities.
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
We host free workshops around the city and online on a variety of topics, such as Early Intervention, the IEP, vocabulary development, transitioning to adulthood, and more. Visit our calendar to find and register for a workshop near you: includenyc.org/events/
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Events
Love, equity, and access for young people with disabilities.
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
INCLUDEnyc offers a free Help Line to provide one-on-one guidance & support to parents, caregivers, professionals, and young people with disabilities. Call today to schedule a phone appointment with an INCLUDEnyc family educator and get all of your questions answered! includenyc.org/help-center/...
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
In 2024, we reached over 420,000 people, worked with more than 400 community partners, and hosted 800 workshops for families and professionals in NYC. Dive deeper into our 2024 work for young people with disabilities here: includenyc.org/about/annual...
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
For over 40 years, we have been serving young people with disabilities and advocating for their inclusion in classrooms and our NYC community. Learn more about the history of our nonprofit here: includenyc.org/about/history
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includenyc.bsky.social @includenyc.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
At INCLUDEnyc, we're all about love, equity, and access for young people with disabilities in NYC. We help families build positive futures for people with disabilities from birth through 26, and now we're on Bluesky! Follow us here for disability-related news and resources.
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