Jim Garvey Memorial Disability Resources Fair, 20 September | Event in Kingston | AllEvents

Jim Garvey Memorial Disability Resources Fair

Saint James United Methodist Church - Kingston

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Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am

35 Pearl St, Kingston, NY, United States, New York 12401

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Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am (EDT)

35 Pearl St, New York 12401

35 Pearl St, Kingston, NY 12401-4521, United States

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Jim Garvey Memorial Disability Resources Fair
Come enjoy free workshops, resources, refreshments, and support at the Jim Garvey Memorial Disability Resources Fair on Saturday, September 20, from 10 AM - 3 PM. RCAL and St. James United Methodist Church are excited to welcome the community to this free event! Please see the full list of workshops below. You’ll find everything from adaptive dance, to special education advocacy training, to a neurodiversity panel with a Q&A!

Event location is St. James United Methodist Church: 29 Pearl St. in Kingston. Walk-in's the day of the event are welcome, but registration helps us plan for refreshments and spacing for workshops. Please register and help us spread the word!

There will be many nonprofit organizations with information tables from 10 AM - 1 PM, and free workshops all day until 3:00! *See Workshop Schedule Below*

Please use the church entrance found at the parking lot at 29 Pearl Street, Kingston, NY. This entrance has an elevator. There is free parking at the church’s parking lot and at the Ulster County Parking lot next door.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
* All workshops will include ASL interpretation *

10:00-10:30 a.m. OT/PT/SLP Early Intervention Top Tips for Supporting Your Child at Home
10:30-11:30 a.m. Special Education Advocacy with Renee Falanga-Brenner, RCAL Advocate
10:00 -11:00 a.m. Benefits SSI vs SSD and requirements to apply
11:00-11:30 a.m. OPWDD Qualifications and how to apply
11:30 - 12:00 p.m. BREAK
12:00-12:30 p.m. Supported Employment/Access VR with Leah Girardi, RCAL Director of OPWDD Community Services
12:30-1:00 p.m. Support for College Students with Disabilities
1:00-1:30 p.m. Understanding Masking and How it Contributes to Burnout in Students
1:30-2:30 p.m. Neurodiversity panel discussion, Q&A
2:30-3:00 p.m. Casual network session for individuals and caregivers (no registration needed)

ADAPTIVE WORKSHOPS:
12:00-1:00 p.m. Teen Disabilities Pride Power Hour from Giving Tree Counseling
1:00-2:00 p.m. Adaptive Dance with Nina Easter

* Workshop times are tentative and subject to change. *

RSVPs for workshops would be appreciated. Please use this link: https://forms.gle/WBCbSQikDaNwN6ub6
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If you have any questions please contact Roxanne Ferber at RCAL: cmZlcmJlciB8IHJjYWwgISBvcmc= or 845-331-0541 or Pastor Rebecca at Saint James: a2lkcyAhIHNhaW50amFtZXMgfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ== (845) 331-3030.

Accessibility: The church has both a ramp and an elevator. Listening devices (headphones connected to the church’s sound system) will be available during the workshops in the church sanctuary. We will have fidget toys and a quiet location available for anyone who needs a sensory break. If you have a question about accessibility at Saint James, please contact Pastor Rebecca Leibowitz at a2lkcyAhIHNhaW50amFtZXMgfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ==.

We are not able to provide childcare; however, space is available at the back of our workshop room for young children to play or color with your supervision to stay occupied in a welcoming environment.

This event is dedicated to the memory of Jim Garvey. Jim was both a beloved member of Saint James United Methodist Church and part of the founding of RCAL. He was known for generosity and a sense of adventure. Jim could be seen walking throughout Kingston with his guide dog or riding in a tandem bicycle with his kids leading the way. His warmth, disability advocacy, and sense of humor continue to inspire us.


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Jim Garvey Memorial Disability Resources Fair, 20 September | Event in Kingston | AllEvents
Jim Garvey Memorial Disability Resources Fair
Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am