ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where … Continued
ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where … Continued
Please join Julia Luppino, Regional Coordinator as she presents a webinar on When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist Your Visit. This presentation provides an overview of the parent’s perspective when planning … Continued
Please join Sharon Linne, Regional Coordinator, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs. Extraordinary parenting responsibilities create extraordinary pressures on parents. At the same time, parenting … Continued
Does your child need a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)? Gain an understanding of the regulations, the process, and the roles of the families and the school. REGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT! Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org Download Flyer
Flix Stadium 10 in Lancaster, NY - Sensory Friendly Family Film Series The films will be presented with the theatre lights on and the sound lowered. Dipson Theatres, Inc. acknowledges the needs of social engagement and environmental factors affecting people … Continued
Are you a parent of a child with disabilities or do you suspect they have a disability? Do you want to... - Feel less overwhelmed? - Feel a sense of belonging? Get the support you need from Parent Network of … Continued
ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where … Continued
Please join Namita Modasra, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Communicating with the CPSE/CSE through Letter Writing. Letter writing can be a very effective method of communication and advocacy for parents of children … Continued
Uncovering Neurodiversity in WNY What does it mean to be Neuro-affirming? This strength based positive approach will alter your view on "challenging behaviors" and offer you helpful strategies to meet your client or loved ones needs. Neurodiversity Network of … Continued
Please join Parent to Parent of NYS for this presentation on What You Need to Know About Assistive Technology in the IEP. This training will teach parents, grandparents, guardians about appropriate Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services how they allow … Continued
Children placed in out-of-home care (including foster, kinship and residential settings) need strong supports to be successful in both school and life. Please join us for this engaging six-part VIRTUAL series, developed and delivered jointly by Parent Network of WNY … Continued
FREE webinar: Starting Early: Empowering Your Child Through Self-Advocacy presented by Mary E. McDonald Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, Associate Executive Director - Eden II/Genesis Programs. This presentation will discuss fostering self-advocacy skills in young children with disabilities, setting the stage for … Continued
For families with children and adults of all ages that currently have children in residential school or a group home. Come join us for an hour of support and conversation. Register here.
Parent to Parent of NYS Fathers Group to meet online via Zoom and discuss the role of dads in navigating their children’s special needs. Come join Chris Brewster for an informal meeting to share information, resources, and support. Parents of … Continued
Once a month, Au-Some Evenings give children with autism and sensory processing needs, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. In addition to a fun night of play with access … Continued
Autism Society Western New York & Autism Services, Inc.’s Autism Center for Learning invite you to attend: Excelling with Autism: Techniques to Ensure Success at Home, School, and Work presented by Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D. Co-Sponsored by The Speech-Language-Hearing Association of … Continued
Please join Parent Network, CAFFA, and Mental Health Advocates in hosting trauma therapists Marcella Moslow and Amy Wilkerson for this unique event. At this workshop, you will learn: What encompasses trauma How does it impact the brain, body and behavior … Continued
ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where … Continued
Please join Tina Beuparlant,Regional Manager, Education Specialist for this training on Let’s Take a Crash Course on Understanding how to Read your child’s IEP. Does your child have an IEP (Individualized Education Program)? We’ll walk through the different sections of … Continued
Receive Support - Connect with Others - Express Yourself Free Support for parents, family members and caregivers of children with special needs. MEET THE HOSTS Marcia Restivo, 23 years of experience working with special needs families Laurie Reynolds, parent of … Continued
The speaker: Kelly Barnhill, MBA, CN, CCN, is the Director of the Nutrition Clinic at The Johnson Center for Child Health and Development. She is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist, with over a decade of experience working with nutrition in children … Continued
Children placed in out-of-home care (including foster, kinship and residential settings) need strong supports to be successful in both school and life. Please join us for this engaging six-part VIRTUAL series, developed and delivered jointly by Parent Network of WNY … Continued
Please join Parent to Parent of NYS, Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager/ Education Specialist, for this in-depth presentation on Understanding the Regulation of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities. This training will take you through the NYS Special … Continued
Please join Namita Modasra, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Communicating with the CPSE/CSE through Letter Writing. Letter writing can be a very effective method of communication and advocacy for parents of children … Continued
CARD ANNUAL AUTISM CONFERENCE - LIVESTREAM VIA ZOO Friday, October 20, 2023 Keynote Session - 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Reducing Bullying Involvement Through Social and Communication Skill Development Presenter: Chad A. Rose, Ph.D. Description: Youth with disabilities are disproportionately involved in … Continued
To register, click here: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r480f84f3322258ab24f74aafba8169fb 如果您需要帮助，请联系 Xindi Xu @ 718-722-2745 或发送电
Please join Sharon Linne, Regional Coordinator, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Getting Started with the Residential Process: Tips, Tricks, and Information. Where Do I Begin? The process of pursuing residential placement can be overwhelming. … Continued
Have you heard Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)? Many parents are unaware of what is means. (LRE) stands for Least Restrictive Environment and is part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It refers to the placement that your child … Continued
For families with children and adults who have not yet placed but are considering a placement in a residential school or a group home. Join Parent to Parent NYS as they talk about the issues and emotions that we experience … Continued
ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where … Continued
Learn about recent findings suggesting that autistic individuals may be more likely to anthropomorphize, the tendency to ascribe human-like attributes, such as mental states, to non-human agents, than non-autistic individuals, and how researchers are developing virtual and augmented reality techniques … Continued
Children placed in out-of-home care (including foster, kinship and residential settings) need strong supports to be successful in both school and life. Please join us for this engaging six-part VIRTUAL series, developed and delivered jointly by Parent Network of WNY … Continued
Come join Parent to Parent NYS for their Special Education chat group. As a parent of children with special needs, we know firsthand how hard it is to advocate for our children in school. Sometimes we feel helpless, exhausted, and … Continued
Learn research updates about how Microbiota Transfer Therapy—and its possible interactions with bacteria—may impact gastrointestinal and autism-related symptoms in adults. THE SPEAKER Dr. Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown is an Associate Professor at the School of Sustainable Engineering and The Built Environment and … Continued
Children placed in out-of-home care (including foster, kinship and residential settings) need strong supports to be successful in both school and life. Please join us for this engaging six-part VIRTUAL series, developed and delivered jointly by Parent Network of WNY … Continued
ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where … Continued
Please join Parent to Parent of NYS, Namita Modasra, Education Advocate, for this training on What Does Advocacy Mean in Special Education. Not everyone starts out by being a good advocate. Many parents, guardians and grandparents have faced challenges in … Continued
This session explores the options and outlines and any updates to NYS regulations What does it mean to get a Regent’s diploma? A Local? A CDOS or Skills Credential? What can you do? What can you not do? How much effort does … Continued
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