ISS is pleased to announce the first place winners of the Pet Photo Contest. We would like to thank everyone for their submissions. All of the entries were amazing and fun to see. Your photos truly show the great joy and companionship they share with you. A $25 gift card was awarded to all first […]
Thanks to the amazing response, Legoland has received a flood of interest in their “Awesome is for Everyone” event in Goshen, NY. Registration for the March 25th Legoland special event held for people on the Autism Spectrum is now full and they cannot accommodate any more reservations. The registration link will no longer work. Legoland […]
On Saturday, March 25th, LEGOLAND in Goshen New York is opening at 9am exclusively for people on the Autism Spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Avoid the crowds and the noise and enjoy the facilities at this new theme park in the Mid-Hudson region. Save the date with more information to follow.
Portal Practices: Helpful Tips Part I We understand that sometimes logging into the portal can be daunting. Here are some easy steps to follow that will help you when logging in. Look for more snippets of information in the coming weeks regarding navigating the portal and troubleshooting. We hope this information will help make the […]
A presentation was hosted on February 17, 2023 by ISS Director of Program Services, Mary Abbatiello regarding changes to the SD Budget Template (Version 10/01/2022), specifically the Housing Subsidy budget tab. The video and chat log can be viewed at https://help.issny.org/books/participant-and-circle-resources/page/110122-template-housing-training-session.
On Monday, 1/23/2023, at 12 PM, the Portal will be updated with changes to the One-Time Passcodes (OTP). Please see the changes below: 1. No more default method – Upon login, existing users will see the following window and will select which method to receive the OTP, either by Email or Text message. New users […]
In April 2022, ISS Staff travelled to Miami, FL along with colleagues from the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration to present at the ANCOR National Conference. Conference attendees were able to learn about Self-Direction at ISS through a presentation on our sustainability report and by viewing our documentary Self-Direction: Make Your Own Path. […]
ISS is reinstating the FAPTO Policy Participants and or their Designee can choose to allow Staff to be paid under the Family Approved Paid Time Off policy for up to 20 hours in a calendar year as long as their Self-Directed Budget can afford it and it is approved by Independent Support Services. FAPTO is at the […]