Tri-Lakes CIL

06/02/2026

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PTSD isn’t always loud.

It isn’t always flashbacks.
It isn’t always nightmares.
It isn’t always what people see in movies.

Sometimes it looks like:

Overthinking every situation.
Replaying conversations for hours after they end.
Scanning every room for exits.
Sitting with your back to the wall.
Jumping at unexpected sounds.
Feeling tense even when everything seems okay.

Sometimes it looks like avoiding certain places, people, or memories.

Sometimes it looks like always having a backup plan.
Always preparing for the worst.
Always waiting for something to go wrong.

And sometimes it just looks like exhaustion.
Because living in a constant state of alertness is exhausting.

That's why so many people struggle in silence.

Their wounds are invisible.
Their effort is invisible.
Their survival is invisible.

June is PTSD Awareness Month.

So if you're carrying scars from experiences you never should have had to survive, this is your reminder:

What happened to you matters.
What you're carrying is real.
And you deserve to be seen, understood, and supported.

06/02/2026

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“People with disabilities are just as worthy as those without disabilities to live happy, productive lives.”

— Sydney Badeau, disability advocate and plain‑language designer.

06/02/2026

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Looking for tools to support your child's education journey? The North Country FACE Center is hosting two free virtual workshops this month. Save the dates and register below!

Special Education Mediation for Families:
Learn how to resolve school disputes and collaborate effectively.

When: Tuesday, June 9th @ 11:00 AM via Zoom

Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ndxk2jz

Family Guide to Transition Planning:
Discover how to prepare students with disabilities for life after high school.

When: Monday, June 15th @ 10:00 AM via Zoom

Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/zg24wqy

Have a topic request for future sessions? Let us know in the comments or email [email protected]!

05/30/2026

05/15/2026

Disability P⏻wer on the Hill was a huge success! Close to 70 advocates from across the country spoke to their members of Congress about issues including special education, social security asset limits, home- and community-based services, and more. It’s time to keep the momentum going and keep demonstrating the power of the disability community!

ID: A large group of people of various races, genders, and disabilities pose in front of the US Capitol building.

05/14/2026

NY ABLE is offering a FREE webinar!

NY ABLE allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for qualified disability related expenses, without limiting their ability to benefit from federal benefit programs such as SSI, SSDI and Medicaid.

NY ABLE offers multiple investment options including a checking account and debit card option allowing individuals with disabilities to maintain their independence and have quick and easy access to their own money. Earnings on investments can grow tax-deferred and are tax-free if withdrawals are used for qualified disability expenses.

For additional information about NY ABLE, or to open an account, please visit www.mynyable.org.

Join this FREE webinar on May 20th from 2:00-3:00PM to learn more about this valuable resource.

To register, click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/i0Le2ZPJTmqXwctwGBAw9w #/registration

05/07/2026

The Tri-Lakes CIL will be closed tomorrow (Friday, 5/8/2026). We apologize for any inconvenience.