Autism Society Western New York

Guidelines for Determining the Need for a One-to-One Aide - Webinar
2022-07-18 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | NY
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 consider supplemental aids, services, and program modifications for all students with disabilities.
A key question for the IEP team is to consider whether the student with a disability does or does not require one-to-one support to make meaningful progress toward annual goals in the IEP in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
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/5660346751226422031

OPWDD UPCOMING IN-PERSON 2023-2027 DRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN FORUMS IN WNY
2022-07-18 15:30 - 17:30 | Mary Cariola Children’s Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY, 14621, United States
Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) will release a new Statewide Comprehensive 2023-2027 Strategic Plan in the fall of 2022 following stakeholder feedback and discussion which began in 2021 and continued in 2022 with review of a draft plan. The 2023-2027 Strategic Plan will include the top priorities for OPWDD policy and planning efforts for the next several years.
OPWDD is preparing its new Statewide Comprehensive 2023-2027 Strategic Plan which will be released in the fall of 2022 and invite you to provide feedback on the draft plan now on their website (plain language summary is available). Using your input, OPWDD will adopt a final Strategic Plan that will guide the agency over the next five years.
You can provide your comments in two ways – by submitting written comments or by attending one of their in-person forums.
The Rochester Regional in-person forum
Monday, July 18 from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Mary Cariola Children’s Center
1000 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14621

The Buffalo Regional in-person forum
Tuesday, July 19 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
OPWDD Regional Office & SANYS of WNY
1021 Broadway Street, 4th Floor, Large Conference Room
Buffalo NY, 14212
Recognizing and respecting that some stakeholders may not be comfortable with in-person meetings, OPWDD will provide additional virtual public hearing opportunities on the 2023-2027 Draft Strategic Plan Dates and times will be announced soon.

Written Feedback
Fill out an online form here. Note that the form provides for written comments. Those who wish to submit written feedback through the online feedback form should submit their comments by July 29, 2022.
OPWDD will share additional information on forum times and locations as plans are finalized. Registration is not required but is encouraged. Register here. If you require assistance with the online feedback form or wish to send OPWDD written comments on the Draft Strategic Plan via email, please contact them at planning@opwddny.gov. To request registration in another language, email communications@opwddny.gov.

Parent's Guide to Special Education (formerly Parent Member) via Zoom
2022-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | NY
FREE WORKSHOP
2 Parts: Online Training and Virtual Meeting via Zoom.
Learn about the Special Education Process and the Individualized Education Program!
Gain understanding about procedures, NYS regulations, and strategies to promote a parent’s understanding and participation in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting.
This course is required to receive a Parent Member Certificate to support a parent of a child with a disability in an IEP meeting.
Part 1 – Online videos & activities
Complete at least 1 day prior to Live Zoom Session
Part 2 – Live Zoom Session
July 18th
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
