Webinars

Please join Lin Perry, Project Director, Family to Family Healthcare Information Center for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Health Care Notebook overview. Participants will learn how a Health Care Notebook can assist in organizing medical … Continued

"Everyone has their own likes and dislikes, hobbies and favorite activities.  Having a choice is what Self-Direction is all about.  You will get to pick your own activities, staff and schedule when you self-direct. "Self-Direction may be right for you … Continued

Is your child going from preschool to school age special education?  During this training, guardians and family members will learn about the timeline, vocabulary and process for the transition from Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE) to School Age Committee on … Continued

Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Program Manager / Education Specialist, for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Understanding the Regulation of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities. This training will take you … Continued

The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions will outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance. Families/Individuals are welcome to attend … Continued

Please join Dianne O'Connor, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS as she presents the webinar Living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Children prenatally exposed to alcohol become adults with FASD. Understanding that the permanent brain damage caused … Continued

Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at SUNY Old Westbury presents:  Strategies to Help with Eating Challenges in Children with Autism presented by Jennifer Friedman, MS, RD. Jennifer Friedman is a registered dietician specializing in extreme picky eating.  Know for … Continued

Please join Tina Beauparlant, Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on What are Effective Advocacy Skills.  Not everyone starts out by being a good advocate.  Many parents, guardians and grandparents have faced challenges in … Continued

Please join Maryalice Fegeley, Regional Coordinator for Parent-2-Parent of NYS as she presents the webinar: When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist Your Visit.  This webinar provides an overview of the parent's … Continued

Parent to Parent of NYS, is pleased to offer this webinar on Transitioning from High School to the Adult World after Graduation.  Please join Tina Beauparlant, Parent to Parent of NYS, Regional Program Manager/ Education Specialist for this wonderful webinar. … Continued

Parent to Parent of NYS presents the webinar: Education for Empowerment: School and Teens in Healthcare Transition presented by Lin Perry, Project Director for Family to Family Healthcare Information Center.  As our youth with ID/DD or special healthcare needs transition … Continued

Parent to Parent of NYS presents the webinar: NYS Autism Insurance Reform presented by Lin Perry, Project Director for Family to Family Healthcare Information Center. Autism Insurance Reform legislation became effective in 2013, however aspects of the bill, related to … Continued

"Everyone has their own likes and dislikes, hobbies and favorite activities.  Having a choice is what Self-Direction is all about.  You will get to pick your own activities, staff and schedule when you self-direct. "Self-Direction may be right for you … Continued

Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager / Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS as they present this wonderful webinar. One of the important lessons we’ve all learned from COVID-19 is the importance of having effective meaningful communication between parents, … Continued

Please join Trish Washburn, Education Specialist, 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 … Continued

Come join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager / Education Specialist as we explore Is Guardianship the only Option? An overview of Guardianship and the Many Alternatives. The primary purpose of this training is to increase the knowledge of families of individuals … Continued

This workshop is for parents, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities who participate in various meetings with professionals throughout a school year.  The class will provide you with tips on how to be prepared and organized.  You will learn how to … Continued

Please join Trish Washburn, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Education Records Organizer. This workshop is where parents, guardians and advocates of children who receive 504 and special education services take their educational … Continued

Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager, Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Communicating Through Letter Writing. Letter writing can be a very effective method of communication and advocacy for parents of children with … Continued

Please join Maryalice Fegeley, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs.  Extraordinary parenting responsibilities create extraordinary pressures on parents.  At the same time, parenting a child … Continued

Are you having trouble supporting your child with remote learning or assignments?  Learn how your child is taught vocabulary so you can support them at home with remote learning or simply with assignments.  This session will provide families with the … Continued

This workshop is designed to help parents or caregivers of children about to enter high school.  Hear about changes that will take place along the way.  Learn how to help your student identify his or her interests, strengths, and needs … Continued

The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions will outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance. Families/Individuals are welcome to attend … Continued