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SUMMARY:A Family’s Guide to Student-Led IEPs via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Get your child involved in planning for his/her future!\nStudents who participate in their own Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings often know more about their own disability\, rights\, goals\, and accommodations.  Through this participation\, students have the opportunity to practice many skills that will help facilitate their independence\, their ability to overcome obstacles and lead more self-determined lives. \nREGISTER:  https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/a-familys-guide-to-student-led-ieps/ \nCTLE credits available.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/a-familys-guide-to-student-led-ieps-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T173000
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UID:5050-1617730200-1617735600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Webinar:  A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD
DESCRIPTION:Please join Maryalice Fegeley\, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS\, as she presents the webinar A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD.  The purpose of this training is to introduce families to the language of service delivery systems and to define and clarify information about services and supports.  Participants will gain an increased awareness and understanding of eligibility criteria and the eligibility determination process.  The training includes an overview of Medicaid Service Coordination (MSC)\, Home and Community Based Services Waiver\, and Family Support Services.  Contact Maryalice Fegeley at 716-427-5140 with any questions. \nOnline Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7946535983458051084 \n 
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/webinar-a-guide-for-families-to-understanding-supports-services-administered-by-opwdd-10/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T144500
DTSTAMP:20260415T013446
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SUMMARY:Is Guardianship the only Option? An overview of Guardianship and the Many Alternatives - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Come join Tina Beauparlant\, Regional Manager / Education Specialist as we explore:  Is Guardianship the only Option?  An overview of Guardianship and the Many Alternatives \nLet’s face it nothing keeps parents up at night more than thinking about who will care for our child/children when we are no longer able to care for them.  This workshop will increase the knowledge of families of individuals with disabilities about the options besides legal guardianship for adults with disabilities.  If your adult child does not need full guardianship\, there are other options that we will explore in this presentation.  We will also discuss guardianship and the legal requirements. \nContact Tina Beauparlant for more details (518) 381-4350 or tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org. \nREGISTER:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2000301235782330126
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/is-guardianship-the-only-option-an-overview-of-guardianship-and-the-many-alternatives-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T141500
DTSTAMP:20260415T013446
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UID:5074-1618232400-1618236900@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Communicating Through Letter Writing - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Trish Washburn\, Education Specialist\, Parent to Parent of NYS\, as she presents a webinar on Communicating Through Letter Writing. \nLetter writing can be a very effective method of communication and advocacy for parents of children with disabilities.  This training assists parents\, guardians\, grandparents how to clearly and effectively express concerns\, ideas or suggestions to the professionals involved in their child’s special education program. \nIf you have question’s\, contact: Tina Beauparlant Phone: (518) 381-4350. \nREGISTER:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4060945452656109840
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/communicating-through-letter-writing-webinar-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T141500
DTSTAMP:20260415T013446
CREATED:20210303T205129Z
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UID:5076-1618405200-1618409700@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:How to Prepare for a Successful CSE Meeting - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This training is to help parents\, who approach IEP meetings with fear and dread.  If this is you\, attended this training and there may be some suggestions to help you feel more at ease and able to participate as a full member of the team that plans your child’s special education program. \nIf you are a Parent\, Grandparent\, Family Member\, or just interested in this topic\, then this training is for you! \nIf you have questions\, please contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350. \nREGISTER:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/707076547148622096
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/how-to-prepare-for-a-successful-cse-meeting-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T184500
DTSTAMP:20260415T013446
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UID:5052-1618421400-1618425900@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective
DESCRIPTION: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 perspective when planning for a child’s developmental evaluation.  This webinar will not be looking at specific tests or types of evaluations.  Instead\, we want to share some tips and potential suggestions that we have learned based on our own personal experiences when our children were evaluated.  We hope that this provides you with information and ideas when planning for your own child’s evaluation. Contact Tina Beauparlant at 518-381-4350 with any questions. \nOnline Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7378354553842063629
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/webinar-when-you-are-considering-a-developmental-evaluation-for-your-child-a-parents-perspective-6/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T173000
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UID:5078-1618502400-1618507800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Guidelines for Determining the Need for a One-to-One Aide & the Role the Aide Plays - Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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 & the Role the Aide Plays. \nLet’s explore what the IEP team needs to considering\, 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). \nIf you have questions\, please call Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350. \nREGISTER:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8843914494756088332
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/guidelines-for-determining-the-need-for-a-one-to-one-aide-the-role-the-aide-plays-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T103000
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UID:5139-1618650000-1618655400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:How to Support Your Child's Vocabulary via Zoom
DESCRIPTION: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 basics of how vocabulary is efficiently learned! \nRESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY \nemail: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170 \nREGISTER:  https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/how-to-support-your-childs-vocabulary/
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/how-to-support-your-childs-vocabulary-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T013446
CREATED:20210325T171433Z
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UID:5173-1618650000-1618655400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Webinar \nLed by Sabrina Vogler\, Mindfulness Coach \nSaturday\, April 17th from 9:00AM – 10:30AM \nThe overwhelming demands of parenting takes its toll on our mood\, our energy levels\, and how we show up for our children. Sabrina Vogler from Heart in the Moment Mindfulness Coaching will offer on-the-spot mindfulness tools for crafting inner calm\, comfort\, and mental clarity when emotionally triggered. \nRegister Here: https://redcap.urmc.rochester.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=AJKFN88X4R
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/mindfulness-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T013446
CREATED:20210325T170356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T170356Z
UID:5171-1618927200-1618930800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:ABLEnow Information Session - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:More independence\, greater financial security and a better quality of life – that’s the future ABLEnow is building. Join ABLEnow for a free information session to discover the advantages of ABLE accounts and the national ABLEnow program. In just one hour\, we’ll cover the answers to these questions\, and more: \n• What are ABLE accounts? \n• Who is eligible? \n• How can I use the money in an ABLE account? \n• What are the features and benefits of the ABLEnow program? \n• How can I learn more and open an account? \nFor more information on ABLEnow\, please visit able-now.com. \nRegistration is open for a free information session on Tuesday\, April 20 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. This webinar will cover the advantages of ABLE accounts and the ABLEnow program. \nREGISTER:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2367981222887046672
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/ablenow-information-session-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T013446
CREATED:20210223T191237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T132441Z
UID:5054-1618939800-1618945200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Webinar:  Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs
DESCRIPTION: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 with special needs requires energy\, focus\, and enthusiasm to be effective in our role.  The better off we are emotionally and physically\, the better off our families will be.  Join us for this webinar on Preventing Parent Burnout and discover positive ways to cope with and effectively manage stress. \nContact Tina Beauparlant at 518-381-4350 with any questions. \nOnline Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2242706164723013900
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/webinar-preventing-parent-burnout-for-parents-of-children-with-special-needs-13/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T134500
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UID:5080-1619006400-1619012700@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Understanding the Regulation of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tina Beauparlant\, Regional 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. \nThis training will take you through the NYS Special Education Regulations step by step.  Parents will learn the role they play on the CSE\, learn the chain of command regarding the CSE\, learn how to request information regarding your child’s IEP and gain an understanding how to communicate with your child’s teachers & administrators.  After this webinar\, parents will have more knowledge about the educational laws to advocate for their child/children. \nIf you have questions\, contact: Tina Beauparlant. at (518) 381-4350. \nREGISTER:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3206818431920979214
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/understanding-the-regulation-of-the-commissioner-of-education-part-200-students-with-disabilities-webinar-4/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T013446
CREATED:20210201T202005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T202649Z
UID:4980-1619010000-1619013600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Coping with Transitions During the Pandemic - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn coping and goal setting strategies for navigating transitions between schools\, jobs\, and  high school to adulthood during the challenges of COVID-19. \nREGISTER:  https://www.autism.org/transitions-during-pandemic/
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/coping-with-transitions-during-the-pandemic-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T131500
DTSTAMP:20260415T013446
CREATED:20201222T215028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201222T215028Z
UID:4840-1619092800-1619097300@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Education Records Organizer
DESCRIPTION:Please join Dodie Daniels\, 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 records and organize them into a record-keeping binder. This workshop will assist in being more organized in planning a child’s education\, and in the CPSE/CSE process. \nContact Tina Beauparlant with questions at 518-381-4350. \nWebinar registration:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6143075230048761611
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/webinar-education-records-organizer-11/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T013446
CREATED:20210325T172041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T172041Z
UID:5177-1619107200-1619110800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Course - Virtual Three Week Class
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Course \nTaught by Kaylin McCarthy of Mindful Tradition \nVirtual 4PM – 5PM on Thursdays April 22\, 29th and May 6th  \nThis FREE course is designed for elementary-aged (grades 1-6) children of all abilities and their caregivers.  They will share tools for de escalation during times of stress and strategies for how to help avoid similar situations in the future.  Each class will include exercises with instruction\, the opportunity to practice exercises\, space for questions and answers\, and digital handouts. \n\nWeek 1: Creating safe environments with a focus on breath work and taking space.\nWeek 2: Learning to identify stressors and finding a mindful meditation practice.\nWeek 3: Setting up for success: practicing proactive tools to use before entering stressful situations.\n\n  \nRegister Here: https://redcap.urmc.rochester.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=CL7AF4MLJN
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/mindfulness-course-virtual-three-week-class/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T181500
DTSTAMP:20260415T013446
CREATED:20210321T150035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210321T150700Z
UID:5150-1619629200-1619633700@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:What are Effective Advocacy Skills- webinar
DESCRIPTION: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 getting their child’s education needs met.  Parents\, guardians\, grandparents\, must learn the skills they need to become good advocates for their children.  Participants will learn that communicating effectively with teachers and other school personnel is one of the best ways to ensure that your child’s school is creating a good learning environment for your child\, and to ensure that your child’s school is providing your child with the services or programs that he or she needs to succeed in school. \nIf you have questions\, please contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350. \nREGISTER:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6021988212469386766
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/what-are-effective-advocacy-skills-webinar-4/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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