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Includenyc's services focus on three core areas:- parent and family engagement provides caregivers with the guidance, tools, and assistance they need to support and advocate for their child.- youth and transition services are designed to help youth with disabilities (ages 14-26) explore and pursue postsecondary goals while developing life skills and self-advocacy.- partner & community engagement builds a network of allies and collaborators who bolster our capacity to disseminate Resources and connect with the community. (continued on schedule o)our parent and family engagement services include: help line: delivers individualized direct assistance by skilled staff who provide information, guidance, referrals, and support in english, spanish, and 200+ other languages on wide-ranging disability topics.workshops and trainings: foster skill-building and knowledge in sessions (in-person and online) led by staff and guest presenters who are experts in key disability topics.parent support groups: in english and spanish, our parent support groups offer caregivers the opportunity to provide mutual support, share Resources, celebrate successes, and build a sense of community while promoting awareness of and access to disability services.early childhood initiative: this initiative addresses the unique Needs of parents with Children aged 5 and younger who have known or suspected disabilities and developmental delays. We increase knowledge and connections to critical support through targeted workshops, a help line, multilingual Resources, and support groups.our youth and transition services programs include: project possibility: provides intensive, individualized support to help young adults with disabilities draft and implement a personalized postsecondary action plan based on their strengths, skills, and aspirations.high school launch: works inside high-need public schools to help youth with disabilities understand their learning Needs, identify available accommodations, and build the self-assurance to advocate for themselves in iep meetings and academic settings.bridges: experiential workshops and activities that help build soft skills essential for success in college, employment, and independent living.career launch: offers professional development and technical assistance to help staff at job readiness, college-based, and community-related workforce development programs more effectively support youth with disabilities.our partner & community engagement includes: Includenyc fair is new york city's oldest and largest resource fair for educational, recreational, and program service providers for young people with disabilities. Outdoors for autism: this event offers an afternoon of engagement, connection, and fun activities for families of Children on the autism spectrum. It brings families together in a supportive, welcoming environment.college is possible: this annual event encourages young people and their families to consider college a viable postsecondary option.staten island camp, recreational, and after-school resource fair: this event introduces families of young people with disabilities to local staten island programs, teaches them about options, and provides information and answers on the spot.multilingual Resources: we provide up-to-date materials that include crucial tools, information, and guidance. Navigator, navegador, and access are comprehensive email roundups that offer families and professionals vital disability-related news, information, and events.