Video Description: Multiple Sclerosis is very complicated. It’s appearance and progression can differ greatly between individuals. Even experts have many questions that remain mysteries. By considering what is known, we can better equip ourselves to assist people with MS to remain at home and to individually achieve their best quality of life.

Date: 11/29/2016

Author: Hosted by NYAIL. Presented by MFP Transition Center Nurse, Laura Bingell, RN.

Presentation Slides: Multiple Sclerosis - The Basics (PDF)

Webinar Recording: Multiple Sclerosis Webinar 2016-11-29

Video Description: One million Americans are living with Parkinson’s Disease. This number is increasing and could double by 2040. Having a good understanding of disease progression, current supports and therapies, and an idea of what is on the horizon will better equip you to assist individuals with PD who want to be independent in their own homes.

Date: 09/13/2016

Author: Hosted by NYAIL. Presented by MFP Transition Center Nurse, Laura Bingell, RN.

Presentation Slides: Parkinson's Disease - An Open Doors Perspective (PDF)

Webinar Recording: Parkinson's Disease - An Open Doors MFP Perspective Webinar 2016-09-13

Video Description: Steve Holmes of the Self-advocacy Association of New York State, Inc., (SANYS) will present on the importance of person centered planning to help a person develop a life plan based on their needs, desires, dreams and goals. Person centered planning is the opposite of system planning; it puts the person in the middle and bases all decisions on the person’s point of view. For people with profound disabilities, family, friends and often staff members who have supported them in the past play a critical role in shaping a plan.

Date: 08/30/2016

Author: Hosted by NYAIL. Presented by Steve Holmes of the Self-advocacy Association of New York State, Inc., (SANYS).

Presentation Slides: Person Centered Planning in the OPWDD System (PDF)

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