Please join Dianne O'Connor, 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 … Continued
Holidays are a time of stress, but holidays are also about LOVE. This workshop will give you the tools to “Let It Go” and help you and your family cope with the stressors brought on by holidays. You will feel … 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
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
Bullying & Promoting Well-Being for Students with Disabilities and/or Mental Health Challenges In this workshop, parents, caregivers, or educators of children with disabilities learn to recognize the signs of a bullying situation and how to talk to a child. Learn … Continued
Decades of research tell us that a parent’s close bond and engagement with their child leads to academic success. For children with learning differences, this engagement is also paramount to their social and emotional wellbeing — in large part because … 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
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 WNY, Empower … Continued
Transition Process from Preschool (CPSE) to School Age Special Education You will learn about working together with your school district during the transition from the Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE) to Committee on Preschool Special Education (CSE). We will cover … 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
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 & … Continued
Please join Lin Perry Project Director Parent to Parent of NYS Family to Family Healthcare Information Center, as she presents a webinar on the Education for Empowerment: School and Teens in Healthcare Transition. As our youth with ID/DD or special … Continued
Transition Planning on the IEP: Help teens decide what they want to do after high school and how to get there. Help teens prepare to be independent adults. REGISTER: https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/transition-in-the-iep/ Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org Call: 716.332.4170
This workshop is for parents, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities who participate in various meetings with professionals throughout a school year. The class will provide you with tips on how to be prepared and organized when school resumes in the … 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
Student-Directed IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) GET INVOLVED! Understanding Student-Led IEPs and CSE Meetings • Is your child’s voice heard at their meetings? • Did they help create a goal for their IEP? • Learn more about working with the school … Continued
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
For Parents, Caregivers, Teens & Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Sessions Include: Disclosure in the Workplace Making the Most of Self-Direction Transition Basics Introduction to ACCES-VR Managing Your Health Conditions Building Your Circle of Support Mental Health for People … Continued
Au-Some Evenings, second Friday of every month, give children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. Families will have access to 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 Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager /Education Specialist as she presents 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
To succeed in school, at work, and in life itself, your executive functions need to be sharp and working well. What are ‘executive functions,’ exactly? The abilities to reason and creatively problem-solve, to exercise self-control and resist temptations, to think … 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
The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD Albany) is 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
Please join Maryalice Fegeley, Regional Coordinator 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 the same time, parenting … 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 IEP team needs to be considering, supplemental … 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
Free support group for parents, family members, and caregivers of children with special needs. Receive support, connect with others, and express yourself. Attend in-person at 880 E. Second Street, Jamestown, NY 14701 or virtually via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82679660440?pwd=VlJsWE9OVjI0ODIwK1E0c2dCNDBMdz09 … 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
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 WNY, Empower … 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
Flix Stadium 10 in Lancaster, NY Announces Sensory Friendly Family Film Series Flix Stadium 10 sensory friendly family film series slated to run the first Saturday of every month at 10am. The films will be presented with the theatre lights … Continued
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