Autism Society Western New York

Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board via WebEx
2022-07-13 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | NY
The next public meeting of the Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board will be held Wednesday, July 13, 2022 from 9 AM until 11 AM via WebEx. The meeting can be accessed here: https://meetny-events.webex.com/meetny-events/j.php?RGID=r4bae04d9bf5d3329752a54369823984b
The agenda and full meeting notice can be found on the OPWDD website here:
https://opwdd.ny.gov/event/autism-spectrum-disorders-advisory-board-meeting-4
The Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board was created in November of 2016 to help provide guidance and information to New York policymakers, individuals with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis (ASD), and families seeking reliable information regarding available services and supports. The Members of the Board are tasked with several important duties including: studying and reviewing the effectiveness of supports and services currently being provided to people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorders; identifying legislative and regulatory activity which may be required to improve existing service systems that support people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders; identifying methods for improving interagency coordination of services and maximizing the impact and effectiveness of services and agency functions; and, other matters as deemed appropriate by the Board.
To view the full schedule of public meetings, visit https://opwdd.ny.gov/events?f%5B0%5D=filter_term%3A26.

What is Section 504? - Online
2022-07-13 11:00 - 12:15
Please join Trish Washburn, Education Advocate, 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 to provide you with an understanding of the law, how it applies to educational programs and to students with disabilities. Children who qualify under this law receive services and/ or accommodations in the public-school system without being classified under IDEA/IDEIA and their school district’s Committee on Special Education.
If you are a Parent, Grandparent, Family Member, or just interested in this topic then this training is for you!
If you have any questions, please call Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350 or email Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org.
Webinar Online Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3614033566144586255

A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD - webinar
2022-07-13 17:30 - 19:00
Please join Parent to Parent of NYS, Maryalice Fegeley, Regional Coordinator, as she presents on A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD.
The purpose of this training is to introduce families to the language of service delivery systems and to define and clarify information about services and supports. Participants will gain an increased awareness and understanding of eligibility criteria and the eligibility determination process. The training includes an overview of Home and Community Based Services Waiver, and Family Support Services.
If you have questions, please contact Tina Beauparlant – Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org Phone: 518-381-4350.
Online Webinar- Registration Required: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3974101635467102734
