Please join Dianne O'Connor, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD. The purpose of this training is to introduce families to the … Continued
Are you a parent of a child with disabilities or 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 WNY, Empower and other … Continued
Hippotherapy is a form of physical, occupational and speech therapy in which a therapist uses the characteristic movements of a horse to provide carefully graded motor and sensory input. Learn about strategies therapists utilize while supporting individuals diagnosed with ASD. … Continued
"Everyone has their own likes and dislikes, hobbies and favorite activities. Having a choice is what Self-Direction is all about. You will get to pick your own activities, staff and schedule when you self-direct. "Self-Direction may be right for you … Continued
Is your child going from preschool to school age special education? During this training, guardians and family members will learn about the timeline, vocabulary and process for the transition from Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) to School Age Committee … Continued
Want to feel less overwhelmed? Want to feel a sense of belonging? This is the Place for You! No Judgements! No Fee! Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month 6:30-7:30PM Join Zoom Meeting. Meeting ID: 826 7966 0440 Password: … Continued
The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD Albany) are offering three live stream seminars that are directed towards school professionals, community professionals, and parents, who live or work with individuals on the autism spectrum. These sessions will not be … Continued
We are naturally created to be connected. Events, Circumstances, Unconscious ways of thinking and Stress can steal the joy and Love in our relationships. When this happens we feel pain and often helpless to stop the hurting. Power2Relate is designed … Continued
Please join Lin Perry, Project Director, Family to Family Healthcare Information Center for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Health Care Notebook Overview. Participants will learn how a Health Care Notebook can assist in organizing medical … Continued
The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions will outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance. Families/Individuals are welcome to attend … Continued
Please join Dianne O’Connor, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Starting Over: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren with Special Needs. There are many reasons why a grandparent, or relative, may be raising their grandchildren full … Continued
Charla con Nosotros! ¡Únase a nosotros para obtener respuestas a sus preguntas e inquietudes! Responderemos sus preguntas sobre... • Transiciones • Educación Especial y Discapacidades • Manejo de tiempo en el Hogar • Trabajo Escolar • Comportamiento • Tecnología • … Continued
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager / Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS as they present this wonderful webinar. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal law, requires certain information to be included in the IEP but … Continued
This workshop explores the different sensory processing disorders and offers parents and caregivers activities, tips and suggestions to help their child manage his/her sensory needs. Presentation & Discussion with Amy Ruffino ! Target Audience: Families of school-age children with disabilities … Continued
BUFFALO PARENT & CAREGIVER CHAT SESSIONS Join us at our weekly chat sessions to discuss your questions & concerns. Buffalo Families! We are here to answer your questions and concerns on a wide range of topics including ... • Transitions … Continued
The Institute for Child Development presents the 4th Annual Binghamton Regional Center for ASD Spring Conference for Parents, Educators, and Providers: 2021 Conference Theme: Promoting Health and Physical Activity. Livestream and on demand options are available, but the BEST deal … Continued
Are you a parent of a child with disabilities or 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 WNY, Empower and other … Continued
PURPOSE: Provide a welcoming environment for parents, family members and other caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support. DATE: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 TIME: 5:30 –7:00 PM “NEW ZOOM LINK” We are … Continued
"Everyone has their own likes and dislikes, hobbies and favorite activities. Having a choice is what Self-Direction is all about. You will get to pick your own activities, staff and schedule when you self-direct. "Self-Direction may be right for you … Continued
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Program Manager / Education Specialist for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs. Extraordinary parenting responsibilities create extraordinary pressures on parents. At … Continued
PURPOSE: Provide a welcoming environment for parents and other caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support. Practicing social distancing but still need to talk? Kathy Doody and Jana Mertz are inviting … Continued
Want to feel less overwhelmed? Want to feel a sense of belonging? This is the Place for You! No Judgements! No Fee! Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month 6:30-7:30PM Join Zoom Meeting. Meeting ID: 826 7966 0440 Password: … Continued
GOT STRESS? We Can Help! This ongoing series is an opportunity for parents, caregivers, and youth with disabilities across New York State to meet virtually and learn how mindfulness can help with change and planning for the future. Join us to learn strategies and … Continued
Visit Villa Maria College on Saturday, March 20th to learn more about the Achieve Program for Students with Learning Differences. Attend virtually or in-person! Founded in 2015, the Achieve Program was designed to help high school students with learning differences … Continued
This workshop provides parents and caregivers with detailed information about the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). The class will help you to understand eligibility, the admission process, and any updates to the service. Target Audience: Families of students … Continued
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager / Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS as she presents this wonderful webinar: Guidelines for Determining the Need for a One-to-One Aide & the Role the Aide Plays. This presentation will provide a … Continued
Parent to Parent of NYS presents the webinar: NYS Autism Insurance Reform presented by Lin Perry, Project Director for Family to Family Healthcare Information Center. Autism Insurance Reform legislation became effective in 2013, however aspects of the bill, related to … Continued
Please join Trish Washburn, Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on What are Effective Advocacy Skills. Not everyone starts out by being a good advocate. Many parents, guardians and grandparents have faced challenges in … Continued
Please join Trish Washburn, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Education Records Organizer. This workshop is where parents, guardians and advocates of children who receive 504 and special education services take their educational … Continued
Is your child going from early intervention to preschool special education? During this training, parents will learn about the timeline, vocabulary and process for the transition from Early Intervention (EI) to Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE). Learn more about … Continued
The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions will outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance. Families/Individuals are welcome to attend … Continued
Parent to Parent of NYS presents the webinar: Education for Empowerment: School and Teens in Healthcare Transition presented by Lin Perry, Project Director for Family to Family Healthcare Information Center. As our youth with ID/DD or special healthcare needs transition … Continued
"Everyone has their own likes and dislikes, hobbies and favorite activities. Having a choice is what Self-Direction is all about. You will get to pick your own activities, staff and schedule when you self-direct. "Self-Direction may be right for you … Continued
The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD Albany) are offering three live stream seminars that are directed towards school professionals, community professionals, and parents, who live or work with individuals on the autism spectrum. These sessions will not be … Continued
More independence, greater financial security and a better quality of life – that’s the future ABLEnow is building. Join ABLEnow for a free information session to discover the advantages of ABLE accounts and the national ABLEnow program. In just one … Continued
Please join Trish Washburn, Education Specialist, for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on What is Section 504? This training will introduce you to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This training is designed … Continued
Learn about the connection between peer experiences and behavioral challenges some individuals with autism may experience during adolescence. REGISTER: https://www.autism.org/peers-and-behavior/ ABOUT THE SPEAKER Somer Bishop, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. … Continued
Get your child involved in planning for his/her future! Students who participate in their own Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings often know more about their own disability, rights, goals, and accommodations. Through this participation, students have the opportunity to practice … Continued
Want to feel less overwhelmed? Want to feel a sense of belonging? This is the Place for You! No Judgements! No Fee! Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month 6:30-7:30PM Join Zoom Meeting. Meeting ID: 826 7966 0440 Password: … Continued
GOT STRESS? We Can Help! This ongoing series is an opportunity for parents, caregivers, and youth with disabilities across New York State to meet virtually and learn how mindfulness can help with change and planning for the future. Join us to learn strategies and … Continued
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