Programs & Workshops

Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver

Parent Network of Western New York 1021 Broadway, Buffalo, NY

Presented by Parent Network of WNY and the Western New York Institute This OPWDD-approved curriculum provides an introduction to the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver, which is the primary funding mechanism for supporting the Individualized Service Environment (ISE) … Continued

Free

Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)

Parent Network of Western New York 1021 Broadway, Buffalo, NY

Presented by Parent Network of WNY and Buffalo Public Schools Does a child’s behavior create problems in the classroom? What can be done? Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) are part of the special education process which looks at specific student behaviors … Continued

Free

Navigating Adult Services

Frontier Education Center 5120 Orchard Avenue, Hamburg, NY

Presented by Parent Network of WNY and Frontier SEPTA Young adults with disabilities will soon be transitioning into the adult systems for continued guidance and support in achieving their goals. The world of eligibility can be overwhelming and confusing. Participants … Continued

Free

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Wayne A. Secord Therapeutic Preschool 6395 Old Niagara Road, Lockport, NY

Presented by Parent Network of WNY, the Early Childhood Direction Center, and New Directions Youth & Family Services Every child receiving Special Education services has an Individualized Education Program (IEP). What is it and who writes it? What does individualized … Continued

Free

MAXout Program

Canisius College 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY

Institute for Autism Research @ Canisius College Time: Canisius College Location: Canisius College Address: 2001 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14208 Cost: Free The Institute for Autism Research at Canisius College is recruiting high-functioning children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to … Continued

Effective Communication: Helping Families and Professionals Work Together

Frontier Education Center 5120 Orchard Avenue, Hamburg, NY, NY

Parent Network of WNY Workshop Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Frontier Education Center Address: 5120 Orchard Avenue Hamburg, NY 14075 Cost: Free Participants will learn how to improve communication skills to effectively work with professionals who work with … Continued

What is the Front Door?

Parent Network of Western New York 1021 Broadway Street, Floor 4, Room 442, Buffalo, NY

Parent Network of WNY Workshop Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Location: Parent Network of Western New York Address: 1000 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 Cost: Free Opening the door to a richer, fuller life-that's the goal of OPWDD's new … Continued

What to do About Challenging Behavior in the Home and Community

United Way of Buffalo and Erie County (Board Room) 742 Delaware Ave. , Buffalo, NY

Parent Network of WNY Workshop Time: 10:00 am to 12:00pm noon. Location: United Way of Buffalo and Erie County (meeting in the Board Room) Address: 742 Delaware Ave Buffalo, NY 14209 Cost: FREE Parenting is a full time job with many daily … Continued

FREE

Improving Social Challenges

West Seneca West Middle School 395 Center Road , West Seneca , NY

Presented by Parent Network of WNY Participants will learn about social challenges  related to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and will discover strategies to use at home, school and within the community.. Call to reserve your spot today! 716-332-4170 phone 1-866-277-4762 toll … Continued

FREE