Upcoming Events
NYS DEI CoP TRAININGS - DEI 107
DEI 107: Nothing About Us Without Us – How Ableism Shows Up in Services and What Providers Can Do Better
Join us for an interactive panel discussion featuring self‑advocates who will share their lived experiences navigating disability services and supports. This session will explore how ableism, paternalism, and bias can unintentionally shape service delivery, relationships, employment, family life, and community participation.
Attendees will gain practical strategies to promote person‑centered living, self‑determination, dignity, and meaningful inclusion. Learn how providers may unintentionally get it wrong—and what they can do to improve services and support true person‑centered living.
Learning Objectives
· Hear lived experiences from self‑advocates navigating disability services
· Explore how ableism, paternalism, and bias impact daily life and supports
· Learn practical strategies to strengthen person‑centered living and self‑determination
· Understand common provider missteps and how to improve services
· Promote meaningful inclusion in employment, relationships, family life, and community participation
To register, scan the QR code in the flyer or visit the Registration link.
We encourage all team members to participate and stay connected with statewide DEI efforts.
For questions, contact: nysdeicop@ahrc.org
MEETING AT THE INTERSECTION UNDERSTANDING LGBTQIA+ IDENTITY AND DISABILITIES
Please join the Parent to Parent of NYS for a presentation on the intersection of LGBTQIA+ identity and disability.
The flyer attached includes registration details. Click the Registration link to register.
We encourage all team members to participate and stay connected with statewide DEI efforts.
For questions, contact: nysdeicop@ahrc.org
Join us and a vibrant community of learners as we work together to create more inclusive, understanding, and supportive environments for neurodivergent people in our region.
Beyond Awareness: Creating Neurodiversity Affirming Spaces
Are you passionate about making WNY more neurodiversity-affirming? Join us and a vibrant community of learners as we work together to create more inclusive, understanding, and supportive environments for neurodivergent people in our region. Let's connect, learn, and grow together to make a difference! I’ve attached a few of our presenters and will be announcing more soon.
If you are interested in learning about sponsorship opportunities please email: Adriana.Ragland@nnwny.org
Link to register:https://www.neurodiversitynetworkofwny.org/event-details/beyond-awareness-creating-neurodiversity-affirming-spaces
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NEW YORK STATE CoP ON DEI LONG ISLAND REGION VIRTUAL MEETING
You are invited to join the New York State Community of Practice on DEI for our upcoming Long Island Region Virtual Meeting.
This session is an opportunity to:
Shape DEI work in your region
Share ideas and discuss what matters most to you
Learn how to join local DEI teams and advisory groups
Connect with colleagues across Long Island
Enjoy light, engaging activities that keep the conversation dynamic and meaningful
To register, please use this Registration link.
We look forward to your participation and your voice in this important work.
DEI 106 - Recognizing and Interrupting Ableism in IDD Provider Settings
This session explores how ableism shows up in everyday language, documentation, and decision‑making within IDD provider settings. Participants will learn to identify ableist attitudes and assumptions, understand the three levels of ableism (individual, institutional, and structural), and apply practical strategies to interrupt these patterns in their daily work. Drawing on findings from a 2024 CQL study, this training highlights what disability professionals often think they know about ableism and where the most common gaps appear.
Learning Objectives:
· Define ableism and understand how it differs from intentional discrimination
· Recognize the three levels of ableism
· Identify ableist language, attitudes, and behaviors in IDD settings
· Understand key findings from recent CQL research
· Apply concrete strategies to recognize and interrupt ableism in practice
We encourage you to be part of this important conversation and join the movement toward a more equitable and just society.
To register, please use this registration link.
Join Us at the 2026 NY Alliance Conference!
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
NYSDEICoP TRAININGS - DEI 105: From Awareness to Action: Using the DEIB Toolkit to Meet Your Organization Where It is
Join us for an interactive webinar designed to empower human service providers with the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation's DEIB Engagement and Attraction Toolkit. It is created to address the urgent need for New York State human services providers to advance DEIB and address their recruitment, retention, and workplace culture issues. Whether your organization is just beginning its DEIB journey or ready to take your work to the next level, this session will demonstrate how the toolkit’s resources, frameworks, and actionable strategies can help you solve pressing staffing challenges, attract diverse talent, foster inclusive culture, and achieve your organizational goals
Presenters:
Kirsten Sanchirico, Senior Vice-President of Social Impact, New York Alliance
Jonathan Meagher-Zayas, Founder & Chief Strategist, Equity Warrior Strategies