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I would like to express on behalf of the agency and board that, while we are thankful for our DSP’s and other staff members every year, 2020 has brought new challenges for Sinergia, and their dedication and professionalism has been crucial in our response to the pandemic.
This is an unusual Thanksgiving for two reasons. One, although many or most of us know someone who is among the more than 250,000 Americans whose lives have been...
This article published in Disability Scoop outlines the sharp divide between parents and also between parents and school officials regarding the provision of in-person services to students with disabilities.
...Dear Friends,
As you know, we are all facing a difficult public health situation, the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and we know that updates about COVID-19 continue to cause concern and raise questions about how all of us can keep our communities safe and healthy. In support of our city efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19, The Autism Initiative Project will postpone the After-School Art Program “We Are Friends!” and...
Our Integrated Transition Program had a guest speaker today, Ms. Jacqueline Handy from Lincoln Center Education. She presented an opportunity for one of our participants to apply for a 150 hour paid internship opportunity. Next month, our participants will have their job interview,...
De acuerdo a Paola Jordán, coordinadora de programas, los beneficios pueden ser obtenidos por niños, jóvenes y adultos. La entidad fue fundada en los años 70 y un 98% de sus clientes son latinos. También ha creado una serie de programas innovadores entre los que se encuentra ayudarle a las familias a conseguir vivienda.
Francine Almash was not especially surprised when an investigator from New York City’s child welfare agency showed up at her door. A few months earlier, her then-10-year-old son, Shawn, who is autistic, had been pinned to a wall by a crisis counselor in his special education classroom and come home with a broken thumb. Almash refused to send him back, and so the school called the State’s child abuse hotline to report her for neglecting Shawn’...
As we continue to flourish as an organization, we need your support to provide the best service possible to all individuals and their families. Community Habilitation and In-Home Respite is ongoing, we are looking for individuals that are compassionate, top performers that will deliver outstanding service to our clients.
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May you treasure the good times this holiday season and enjoy the season with family and friends.
Happy Holidays from all us here at Sinergia!
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Kaya Jackson never abused or neglected her children. It all boils down to the fact that the government agency known as Child Protective Services has decided that she doesn't have enough intelligence to care for one of her children. Though a judge ruled months ago that Kaya didn't need to have a neuropsychological evaluation, another judge since then approved the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) request for the test.Now a...
Happy Thanksgiving to all from Sinergia Inc. Wishing everyone a happy and festive Thanksgiving with all your family and friends!
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