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Resources and Guidance for Those Affected by Sandy Available at NYSED.gov

November 9, 2012

Resources and Guidance for Those Affected by Sandy Available at NYSED.gov

November 9, 2012

Updated Information--High School and College Application Process/Hurricane Sandy

November 6, 2012

Please see links below for storm-related deadlines and info on the application process...If you have any questions be sure to call us, 212-677-4650, or email: info@resourcesnyc.org HS Admissions Update

Reflections on Parenthood, Post Sandy...

November 5, 2012

The nature of parenthood today is that you are separated from your child or children most of the day. We all have so many demands on us as parents. It's an enduring irony that, in providing for our children--as well as in advocating for them--we are compelled to spend most of our working days in an adult world separated from them.

Talk About Hurricane Sandy With Your Child with Special Needs: A Guide for Parents

November 5, 2012

You don't have to be a victim of a disaster to be traumatized. Trauma can also be experienced indirectly by watching the disaster on television, reading the news, or hearing others talk about it.

RCSN is Open!

November 5, 2012

We are open and here to help! Please email us at info@resourcesnyc.org, or 212-677-4650. All scheduled workshops are on as of now. If you are registered for a workshop, please go! If you're not able to make it, please let us know by calling or emailing... More soon!

Still here to help!

October 30, 2012

The RCSN offices are temporarily closed because Sandy left us and much of the southern part of Manhattan without electricity. We are not sure exactly when we will be back in the office, but we want you to know that we are still on the job and here to help.

RCSN FALL BENEFIT RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY NOVEMBER 27TH

October 28, 2012

Hurricane Sandy has caused a temporary disruption in the celebration of our cause, but our community and amazing honorees are all about resilience!

Mayor Bloomberg Joins the RCSN Cause on Tuesday Night!

October 26, 2012

The New York State Independent Living Council (NYSILC): Survey for Young Adults With Disabilities Ages 13-29

October 25, 2012

The New York State Independent Living Council (NYSILC) and its Youth Leadership Subcommittee is conducting a survey to identify demographic trends, awareness of services, un-met needs, and discrimination amon

Parent Survey on Related Services in NYC

October 23, 2012

The Citywide Council on Special Education is gathering data on Related Services to continue framing a much

City works to send special needs students to local schools...

October 22, 2012

A thoughtful piece in the Columbia Spectator, featuring our own thoughtful Jean Mizutani...

RCSN at UFT Brooklyn Parent Conference

October 17, 2012

Lori Podvesker of RSCN will be at the UFT's Brooklyn Parent Conference this Saturday, from 12-3.

RCSN Testimony Yesterday, NYC Council Education Committee—Student Busing

October 11, 2012

Last week RCSN's Lori Podvesker attended and presented testimony at a hearing held by the New York City Council Education Committee on student busing.