Families
Family Liaison
Meggi Sweeney Smith
Family LiaisonEmail: msmith@lexnyc.org
Phone: 718-350-3235
Videophone: 917-832-1693
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ASL Tours - The Bruce Museum
Read MoreBlanche Lazzell: Becoming an American ModernistSaturday, March 8, or March 15 2025, 1:00–2:00 pmMembers of the D/deaf, Hard of Hearing, and ASL student communities are invited to experience Blanche Lazzell: Becoming an American Modernist, the artist’s first monographic exhibition in nearly two decades, on a special tour led by a Museum Educator and an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter.Registration is required so please email auka@brucemuseum.org or call (203) 413-7537 to reserve your spot. Generous support provided by Art Bridges. -
Resources to Support Spanish-speaking Families of Deaf Students
Read MoreCreciendo en Comunidad: Learning Together🗓️ Febrero 26, 2025 | February 26, 2025⌚ 7-8:30 PM (ET)💻 Evento en vivo por Zoom | Zoom live event
This event will share valuable resources for Spanish-speaking families with deaf or hard of hearing children.
It is a 1.5-hour session featuring a documentary screening, a brief presentation, engaging discussions by the panelists, and a Q&A session. Click here to register.The session will be accessible via ASL, English/Spanish interpreting, and closed captions. -
Deaf Town Hall with the Mayor's Office and MTA - Feb 26
Read MoreOn February 26th, 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, join the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) and The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for an informative presentation and discussion on topics including, accessibility, congestion pricing, OMNY Reduced Fare Cards, and other relevant issues. Register now to participate and learn more!Register here to attend. -
Kids Week at the Intrepid with Free ASL Days
Read MoreASL Interpretation At Intrepid Museum Kids Week
Sunday, February 16, Wednesday, February 19 & Saturday, February 22 | 10:00am – 5:00pm ETFamilies and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing are invited to attend Intrepid Museum Kids Week for free on February 16, 19 and 22! American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided for demonstrations, workshops and performances throughout each day. Advanced registration is required.American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available for demonstrations, featured speakers, and performances.
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Making Games More Accessible for Deaf Children
Bridge Multimedia and PBS KIDS are inviting families to share feedback on games as they strive to increase accessibility for Deaf children and understand what makes them fun for you!Read More
TO PARTICIPATE OR LEARN MORE: For more information contact Wendy Sapp, PhD, at wsapp@bridgemultimedia.com or go to the registration link to sign up to participate.
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MOMA Family Festival with ASL Days
Read MoreMoMA Family Festival: Another World
Spaces to play, create, and dream
For children ages 2–17 and their familiesFebruary 15–19, 2025
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
With hands-on workshops, family films, and creative gallery activities, children can unleash their imaginations to create, play, and dream. Enjoy family-friendly dining, special shopping discounts, and unforgettable art adventures! Each festival day will offer two opportunities for ASL translation of the short film programs. Learn more.
ASL interpreters will be onsite from 10:00-4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 17. You may also request ASL interpretation services for your visit on other festival days.Read more to get ticket information.
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Join the Saturday Program for Deaf and HH Children
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Food Pantry Information for Families
Plentiful is a free, easy-to-use reservation system for NYC food pantries and the people they serve. Families can use Plentiful to find pantries and get the food they need, without waiting in line. Click here to go to the Plentiful website: https://plentifulapp.com/Read More
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Lexington’s family liaison connects families with information, help and support to ensure their Deaf child’s academic and social success.
Family Resources
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School/Family Partnership
No matter your story, parent/guardian involvement is vital to the success of every single student here at Lexington! We want to hear from you and ask you to share with us, ask questions, speak up, and join in!Communication is a two way street and we are here to support you through our multilingual platform called Talking Points!Don't miss these additional opportunities to connect with the school team and be part of your child's success as they progress academically and build independence and life skills. Learn more by clicking the links below:
Connect directly to your child's teachers and support team using your home language. Click here to learn about your options and download the app for more features and support.- Meet the Teacher Nights and Family/Teachers Conferences
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- IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings These happen every year (Preschool through 12th grade) and are an important part of transition planning to make sure they are ready for graduation.
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- School events
Check out the calendar at the bottom of the page for details!
- School events
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NYC's Department of Education
As a 4201 School located in New York City, some of the services and resources come through the NYC Department of Education (DOE). This includes the yellow bus service to and from school (through the Office of Pupil Transportation), SNAP lunch benefits, and more.
Below are some of the main links you will need to answer questions and navigate the system.- File a Bussing Complaint with the Office of Pupil Transportation (Learn what you as a parent/guardian can do if your family is having issues with the bus - who to contact, how to file a complaint and how to join other families working to advocate for changes.)
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- Through the New York City Department of Education (DOE), lunch is now completely free for all students in every New York City public school. Breakfast is already provided for free and now all meals will be served at no charge to families. Please fill out a Family Income Inquiry Form even though your child will be receiving free lunch. You can fill out an online form at www.myschoolapps.com or request a paper form from the main office.
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Community Resources and NYC Programs
If you and your family are needing additional support or are looking for community programs here in NYC we encourage you to explore these resources below. For additional support, contact your family liaison or school social worker.Read More- Get Involved with the Deaf Community in NYC - Programs, Events and More!
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- Join the Saturday Program for free activities to connect with other Deaf/HH children ages 5 and up. Participate in events, field trips around NYC, and parent/caregiver groups.
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- Are you curious about camp options for your child? This interactive map is a great resource to explore camps for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. Click on New York to see some of our local favorites!
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- Food Support: EBT Funds and Food Pantries
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- Food Support: EBT Funds and Food Pantries
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- Accessible NYC Numbers for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals - NYC ASL Direct
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- Reduced Fare Metro Cards and more...
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Language Development at Home - Resources!
Especially for our families new to the Deaf community, the learning curve can feel big! Wherever you are in your journey we are here to support your learning as a parent/guardian.
Not sure, where to begin? Check out the videos and this links below:
You can also explore our Learning ASL at Lexington Website for a 5-week introduction to American Sign Language. Access it any time that fits your schedule, or join our Family ASL Classes (free to all family members of Lexington students)!
Coming Soon!
We are in the process of developing a resource hub that can connect you to organizations, opportunities, and strategies that have been collected and shared by other families at Lexington. Please check back often!No matter your family's unique needs, modalities, or home languages, we want to be a resource for you! For help navigating which resources are best for you please contact your family liaison.
For more...- Ask about the Deaf Mentorship Program at Lexington
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- Through Your Child's Eyes (English/Spanish cc)
Family Workshops and Learning
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Include NYC Family Workshops - Free!
Provide workshops and resources to help families learn about IEPs, CPSE meetings, and special educations supports that may be available to your child.
New Student Orientation
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Welcome to the Lexington Family!
We know that starting in a new school can be overwhelming. We hope the below slideshows will help ease your transition to Lexington. As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our Family Support Team at Lexfamily@lexnyc.org!
Click here for the Lower School Family Orientation (Preschool through 8th grade)
Click here for the Upper School Family Orientation (9th - 12th grades, Foreign Language Transition Class - FLTC, 6:1:2 class)
Lex Family Events
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