Niagara County Autism Support Group
2019-05-06 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Empower Children’s Academy, 9812 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY, 14304
First Monday of almost every month
Facilitated meeting where parents and caregivers of all ages can meet , share experiences, ask questions and receive support
Reservations not necessary unless you need child care
If child care needed, reserve at least one week in advance at www.parentnetworkwny.org or call 716-332-4170 or email info@parentnetworkwny.org
Each child must be registered.
If you have transportation or other issues, that would limit your attendance, please contact us.

Autism Society WNY and Fantastic Friends of WNY Evening Support Group 6:30pm -8:00pm. Accessible Academics - Providing Academic, Social-Emotional, Life Skills and Job Supports for College & Post Secondary Training
2019-05-28 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Fantastic Friends of WNY Center, 1284 French Road, Cheektowaga, New York, 14227, United States
Accessible Academics – Providing Academic, Social-Emotional, Life Skills and Job Supports for College and Post Secondary Training inc. BOCES.

Learn more about the supports this non-profit provides
Including Academic Supports, Life Skills Supports, Job Skill Supports and Social- Emotional Supports
How School Supports your child is used to change post secondary
Supports can be funded with Self Directed Services (OPWDD qualified) or Private Pay

Also: Pick up the following books and informational lists/flyers :

Some Helpful Resources in WNY – 9 page list developed by 4 local moms
Flyers on local events in the WNY area
Information on Fantastic Friends Programs

Fantastic Friends location in Depew – see address below
RSVP fantasticfriendswnyjk@gmail.com
Phone: 716-608-6234. Leave a message
Hope to see you Tuesday !
Kathy, Debbie and Jeanne

Special Needs Planning/ Life Care Planning Tuesday September 10 6:30 pm - 8pm Support Group
2019-09-10 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Fantastic Friends of WNY Center, 1284 French Road, Cheektowaga, New York, 14227, United States
One of the most important issues on every parent/caregiver’s mind is what will happen to my loved one when I am gone or can no longer care for them.
A representative from Mass Mutual will be discussing developing a Life Care Plan to help ensure the type of care and quality of life for your loved one with special needs for today and tomorow. This is an important evening . Bring your questions. Learn more about how to articulate your vision for your child.

Learn more about:

What is a Life Care Plan

Stages in Life Care Planning process

Steps needed to create a Life Care Plan for your loved one

Available tools and resources to help develop your personal agenda for your child.
How to identify needs that will always be present
Comprehensive steps needed to accomplish your plan

Autism Society WNY and Fantastic Friends of WNY Tuesday Evening Support Group
Tuesday September 10, 2019
6:30 pm – 8:00pm
Fantastic Friends of WNY Center
1284 French Road
Depew, NY
Light Refreshments will be served.
RSVP fantasticfriendswny@gmail.com
Phone: 716-608-6234.
Questions: 716-633-2275
Hope to see you Tuesday September 10 !
Kathy, Debbie and Jeanne

Special Needs Planning/ Life Care Plan - Tuesday daytime 10:00am to 11:30am Support Group.
2019-10-08 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
One of the most important issues on every parent/caregiver’s mind is what will happen to my loved one when I am gone or can no longer care for them.
A representative from Mass Mutual will be discussing developing a Life Care Plan to help ensure the type of care and quality of life for your loved one with special needs for today and tomorow. This is an important evening . Bring your questions. Learn more about how to articulate your vision for your child.

Learn more about:

What is a Life Care Plan

Stages in Life Care Planning process

Steps needed to create a Life Care Plan for your loved one

Available tools and resources to help develop your personal agenda for your child.
How to identify needs that will always be present
Comprehensive steps needed to accomplish your plan

Autism Society WNY and Fantastic Friends of WNY Tuesday Daytime Support Group
Tuesday October 8, 2019
10am – 11:30am
Fantastic Friends of WNY Center
1284 French Road
Depew, NY
Light Refreshments will be served.
RSVP fantasticfriendswny@gmail.com
Phone: 716-608-6234.
Questions: 716-633-2275
Hope to see you Tuesday September 10 !
Kathy, Debbie and Jeanne

716 Teens Club
2021-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Parent Network of Western New York, 1021 Broadway, Buffalo, NY, 14212, United States
716 Teens Club is an opportunity for young adults who enjoy games, activities, and hobbies to get together and have fun, while working on social skills. The Club is open to students with learning differences from the age of 14 – 21 yrs old. Must be independent and respectful of others.
Masks are required in the building, social distancing will be used. Please bring your favorite board game or card game to share with the group.
Location: 1021 Broadway Street Buffalo, NY 14212
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org I call: 716.332.4170 I 716-Teens-10.28.pdf (parentnetworkwny.org)

The Collaborative Community Mission & David’s Refuge New Year, New Goals - Virtual Happy Hour
2023-01-25 07:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
Wednesday January 25th
CCM Virtual Happy Hour – Zoom
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Join us along with David’s Refuge for our quarterly virtual happy hour. New Year, New Goals.
Come take a minute, catch your breath and make some connections in our community.
Care packages will be mailed to the first 15 people registered so sign up quick!
Zoom link will be emailed upon registration.
REGISTER: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d4ba5a922abf58-newyear1

Get Outdoors & Get Together Day - Saturday, June 10 (various locations)
2023-06-10 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Get Outdoors & Get Together Day events will be held at select locations across New York on Saturday, June 10. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks), in partnership with the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the NYS Division of Veterans’ Services, are hosting free and low-cost events to connect people to nature and provide increased access to the outdoors. Get Outdoors & Get Together Day will bring people of all abilities, ages, identities, and backgrounds together for fun, healthful activities as part of the state’s initiative to broaden the diversity of users and ensure inclusivity of access to state public lands.
FREE games, events, and guided fishing, hiking, paddling, camping, birding, archery, and more. All locations will offer a selection of accessible activities; and use of adaptive equipment and demonstrations will be provided at many sites. Celebrate New York’s spectacular outdoor spaces in this inclusive one-day event at a location near you.

Most events will run from 10am – 2 pm however there is some variation. Check opwdd.ny.gov to confirm the event time for the location you are interested in.

Download event flyer here. See event site location and more information! Learn more here.

Early Childhood Playground Playgroup – Buffalo
2024-08-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Tow Path Park, 4 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14207, United States
Small group of kids ages 0-5 – All developmental stages & abilities

Parent / Child bonding activities
work on social/emotional skills
meet with other parents in community
provide access to developmental questionnaires

Small group activities with Early Childhood specialists from Parent Network & Help Me Grow!
Please register for each child.
REGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
Download Flyer
