CAN MEETING
CIDNY’s Consumer Action Network (CAN) Meeting – Hybrid Event
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Join our May CAN meeting for a discussion on the impact of mental health and the stigma around seeking therapy. After the discussion we will also host a therapy session open to all.
Please RSVP in advance at https://www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All or by emailing Mbacke Thiam at mthiam@cidny.org. If you need accommodation like large print, American Sign Language (ASL), or materials in other languages, please let us know as soon as possible and at least two weeks in advance. For more information, please call 212-674-2300.
CIDNY WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
Below is a list of events and workshops that are presented or run by CIDNY. Some events may be public and some may be private (for example, some private events may be for students only or residents only).
If you are looking for CINDY’s continuing education courses (CEU) for mental health professionals, you can view those dates here: https://www.cidny.org/ce/.
Open Doors Presentation: New York Center For Rehabilitation
Monday, May 4, 2026, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
Digital Literacy Workshop: Cybersecurity Basics
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 , 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
This is an in-person digital literacy workshop on email basics for consumers age 55+. No registration is needed. First time attendees to a digital literacy event are eligible for a stipend.
Open Doors Presentation: NYS Veterans Nursing Home
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
Open Doors Presentation: Oceanview Nursing Rehab
Friday, May 8, 2026, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
Open Doors Presentation: Park Center Nursing Home
Monday, May 11, 2026, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
Open Doors Presentation: Park Center Nursing Home
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
Career Workshop
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
CIDNY is offering no-cost workshops catered to people with disabilities to find employment and overcome barriers. Weekly interactive workshops will include: current job market, vocational skills, resume writing, interview preparation, mock interviews, job coaching, technology in the workplace, advocacy and reasonable accommodations/legal rights, and more. View the flyer for these events HERE.
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/LXiN9bmbsq
Open Doors Presentation: Park Terrace Care Center
Monday, May 18, 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
Digital Literacy Workshop: Email Basics
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 , 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
This is an in-person digital literacy workshop on email basics for consumers age 55+. No registration is needed. First time attendees to a digital literacy event are eligible for a stipend.
Open Doors Presentation: Parker Jewish Nursing Home
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
Open Doors Presentation: Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation
Friday, May 22, 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
Career Workshop
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
CIDNY is offering no-cost workshops catered to people with disabilities to find employment and overcome barriers. Weekly interactive workshops will include: current job market, vocational skills, resume writing, interview preparation, mock interviews, job coaching, technology in the workplace, advocacy and reasonable accommodations/legal rights, and more. View the flyer for these events HERE.
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/LXiN9bmbsq
Open Doors Presentation: Promenade Nursing and Rehab
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
Career Workshop
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
CIDNY is offering no-cost workshops catered to people with disabilities to find employment and overcome barriers. Weekly interactive workshops will include: current job market, vocational skills, resume writing, interview preparation, mock interviews, job coaching, technology in the workplace, advocacy and reasonable accommodations/legal rights, and more. View the flyer for these events HERE.
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/LXiN9bmbsq
Open Doors Presentation: Regal Heights Nursing Home
Friday, May 29, 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
OTHER EVENTS
Below is a list of events that may not be run by CIDNY, but where CIDNY will have a presence (a table, a speaker, etc.) or is a guest, or from a partner of CIDNY’s. Or, the below events may be private. You may need to contact the event host to register. Some events may be closed to the public.
Other RSVP Information
If you need accommodation like large print, American Sign Language (ASL), or materials in other languages, please let us know at least two (2) weeks before the date of the event(s). The link to the meeting will be sent to you via email the day before the event. Please note that CIDNY events may be photographed or recorded for later use.
Please be sure to mention what event you would like to attend when RSVPing by phone or email.