Events

Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager / Education Specialist, for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Understanding the Regulation of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities. This training will take you through … Continued

Tune in to hear Jennifer Frankovich, MD, discuss the co-occurrence of systemic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases including the overlap between pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) and autism. About the Speaker Jennifer Frankovich, MD, is an Associate Clinical Professor in the … 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

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

"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 Manager / Education Specialist, for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Key Ingredients For the Start of a Successful School Year! A new school year means a new grade, new teachers, … 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. Let’s explore what the CSE team needs to consider when discussing the … Continued

Join Mental Health Advocates of WNY for their free Wednesday Wellness with the Experts series on Wednesday, September 15th at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom This month's topic is: Transition to Adulthood for Youth with Mental Health Challenges Presented by Tonia Weichmann, Transition … Continued

Please join Lin Perry, Project Director, Family to Family Healthcare Information Center, as she presents a webinar on Benefits and Entitlements for People with Disabilities. Join Lin Perry as she unravels the web of public benefits and Medicaid waivers available … Continued

Please join Maryalice Fegeley, 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

Please join Maryalice Fegeley, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Loss, Grief, and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs.  Powerful and intense feelings are natural and common responses to parenting a child with … Continued

Please join Dodie Daniels, 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

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

Starbridge invites you to attend their virtual six session FAMILY EMPOWERMENT SERIES on how to become an effective advocate for your child's success in school. Students who have disabilities or suspected disabilities may be eligible for additional supports and services … Continued

Please join Trish Washburn, Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Communicating with the CSE through Letter Writing. Letter writing can be a very effective method of communication and advocacy for parents of children with … Continued

Presenter: Trish Washburn,Education Specialist. This workshop will describe the purpose of special education, introduction to special education process, and services available to children ages birth to 21. This training is for parents, grandparents, guardians, and professionals that are new to … Continued

Presentation & Discussion with Bruce A. Goldstein Special Counsel Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak LLP Planning for the future is especially important when you have a child with a disability. This workshop provides parents or caregivers with an overview of things … Continued

Please join Lin Perry, Project Director, Family to Family Healthcare Information Center, as she presents a webinar on Are you ready for your child’s telemedicine appointment? Tele-what? What is telehealth? What is telemedicine? Are they different? How do I navigate … Continued