Programs & Workshops

Fantastic Friends of WNY – Art

Fantastic Friends of WNY Center 1284 French Road, Cheektowaga, New York

Assemble/paint wood project Ages 13 years and up. Cost: $10 Mail payment to Fantastic Friends of WNY or pay at the door the day of the event. YOU MUST REGISTER TO fantasticfriendswnyjk@gmail.com

$10

Bullying and Promoting Well-Being for Students with Disabilities

Hamburg Middle School 360 Division Street, Hamburg, NY

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 about the supports and services that can be built into the Individualized … Continued

Free

Social Distancing

Join us for a chat about social distancing.  Learn strategies for helping your child(ren) maintain social distancing, why it is important, and when social distancing rules apply.  All participants will receive a digital copy of a social skills story to … Continued

Free

Family Fun Hour: Once Upon a Time

During this week’s family fun hour participants will work together to create a story.  A story template will be shared on the screen along with a variety of pictures. The story is not complete, it is full of blanks!  As … Continued

Free

Let’s Talk: Mindfulness & Managing Stress

Do You…. • Feel overwhelmed and unable to stop? • Find yourself dwelling on the past and/or worrying about the future? • Feel stuck in a cycle of regret, exhaustion, and fear? • Want to learn how mindfulness can reduce … Continued

Free

Family Fun Hour: Show Off!

Participants in “Family Fun Hour – Show Off!” need to be prepared to show off their skills, favorite toys, talents, pets, and more. During this hour each participant will have an opportunity to share their talents with other participants. Participants … Continued

Free

Let’s Talk: Meltdown Management

During this discussion we will talk about the difference between tantrums and meltdowns.  Strategies that can be used to help prevent them along with interventions that can be used will be introduced.  We will also discuss recovering after a meltdown … Continued

Free

Family Fun Hour: Caption It!

During this week’s family fun hour participants will be entertained by adding captions and dialogue to a variety of pictures and comics selected and shared by the host. Come back every Friday for more fun! Friday, July 24th from 5:00-6:00pm … Continued

Free