Webinars

Please join Dianne O'Connor, 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 … Continued

Get your child involved in planning for his/her future! Students 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 … 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 Let’s face it nothing keeps parents up at night more than thinking about who will … 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

FREE WORKSHOP You will learn about working together with your  school district during the transition from the  Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE) to  Committee on Preschool Special Education (CSE). We will cover topics such as the transition process, timeline and … Continued

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

Please join Trish Washburn, Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Communicating with your CSE 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 … Continued

Join Mental Health Advocates of WNY for their free Wednesday Wellness with the Experts series on Wednesday, June 16th at 6:30 p.m. This month's topic is: Anxiety and OCD in Youth: Identification and Management Presented by Alex Cogswell PhD.; Associate … Continued

FREE EVENT Parents, Caregivers & Young Adults The Mindfulness Self-Care Toolkit Are you feeling exhausted from life’s day-to-day demands? Relief is in sight! Through this workshop, Sabrina Vogler from  Heart in the Moment Mindfulness Coaching will share tools for shifting … Continued

Please join Dianne O’Connor, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Starting Over: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren with Special Needs. There are many reasons why a grandparent, or relative, may be raising their grandchildren full … Continued

FREE WORKSHOP In this workshop you will learn more about: How to get ready for your child’s transition to preschool The transition from Early Intervention (EI) to working with the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Information on timelines and … Continued

Previous studies have shown that older adults with autism traits may experience notably increased difficulty with executive function and social cognition as they age. Learn about remerging brain research on the role of the underlying neuroanatomy in seniors with ASD. … 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

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

Please join Lin Perry, Project Director, Family to Family Healthcare Information Center, as she presents a webinar on Benefits and Entitlements for People with Disabilities. Join Lin Perry as she unravels the web of public benefits and Medicaid waivers available … Continued

Event Details Planning for the future is especially important when you have a child with a disability. Learn how to effectively set your child up for safety and success in their future through guardianship, wills, and trusts. Presentation & Discussion … Continued