Dr. Shaw will speak on making dental visits more successful and best practices in dental home care for people with I/DD. Many of our families struggle with proper dental care for their loved one with I/DD because of sensory issues, medication side effects and poor oral hygiene
Dr.Shaw is a dentist and Assistant Professor at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and the sibling of a young adult with autism.
On Thursday, February 26th, 2026 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Gurardianship and Future Care Planning
This presentation provides an overview of the Article 17-a guardiandhsip, to help families make informed decisions for the future care of individuals with disabilities. A brief discussion on Suplemental Needs Trusts and ABLE accounts will also be inclluded offering additional tools for planning and financial security. This session is ideal for families interested in learning about guardianship options and strategies to ensure long-term care and support.
I am pleased to share the launch of EXPRESS NY, a statewide effort led by Governor Hochul to make government work better by tackling outdated and burdensome state regulations, policies, and practices that stand in the way of delivering for New Yorkers.
As part of this launch, Governor Hochul has issued a call for ideas from stakeholdes across New York on opportunities to cut red tape and improve government delivery.
I encourage you – members of New York’s disability community and our key partners – to submit ideas and recommendations through the EXPRESS NY online portal by April 3, 2026.
For additional context, please see this press release.
By submitting ideas and recommendations through the portal, you can help to ensure that the voices of our disability community are received and considered.
Thank you in advance for taking part in this important opportunity.
______________________________________________________________________________ Kim Ridley and the NYS Office of the Chief Disability Officer Team https://ny.gov/cdo
