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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 Home and Community Based Services Waiver\, and Family Support Services. Contact Tina Beauparlant at 516-381-4350 with any questions. \nOnline Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5283064722682338572
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/webinar-a-guide-for-families-to-understanding-supports-services-administered-by-opwdd-14/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Health Care Notebook Overview
DESCRIPTION: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 records. They will be given tips on how the notebook can assist with advocacy\, save time\, reduce stress and utilize the information within the notebook in the event of an emergency. Contact Maryalice Fegeley 716-427-5140 or email mfegeley@ptopnys.org with any questions. \nClick here to register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7771250743210448654
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/webinar-health-care-notebook-overview-9/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193904
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SUMMARY:Understanding the IEP Process for Parents of Preschoolers - Virtual meeting via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Is your child going into Preschool Special Education? \nDuring this training\, parents will learn about the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) process\, their role in the process\, and identify the different components of the IEP. \nDiscuss how to develop relationships and practices that build home-school collaboration and support the student. \nCTLE credits available. \nREGISTER:  https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/understanding-the-iep-process-for-parents-of-preschoolers-3/
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/understanding-the-iep-process-for-parents-of-preschoolers-virtual-meeting-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210806T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210806T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193904
CREATED:20210701T222328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T222328Z
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SUMMARY:Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session
DESCRIPTION:“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. \n“Self-Direction may be right for you if you can make your own decisions (or have someone to help you do so) and if you want more responsibility\, flexible supports and services.  Anyone who is eligible for OPWDD services and enrolled in the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver can choose to self-direct their services. \n“Although the process may seem complicated at first\, you will get help at every step.  First\, you can attend a Self-Direction information session at a nearby Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (DDRO).  You will meet with a team of people whom you choose\, (your Circle of Support) and they will help you select your services and put together a budget.  Your Circle of Support can include family and close friends\, your Care Manager\, a Support Broker and staff who know you well.  You will talk about what you want from life and make it a reality. \n“Self-Direction is flexible.  You can change things in your plan when you want something different.  You can always switch back to a more traditional model of supports if Self-Direction doesn’t suit you.” \n(The above description was taken from http://opwdd.ny.gov/types-services/self-direction.) \nNOTE:  At this time\, meetings are conducted virtually. \nAttendance is taken using the email address logging in for the session. People cannot receive credit just by calling in.\n**People who are unable to access a WebEx session should contact their SD Liaison for a phone session. \nRegistration is required.  Register through WebEx link.  https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e245cbc18881c0f01832af0068af9fd48
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/region-1-self-direction-information-session-10/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193904
CREATED:20210602T172644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T172644Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Guidelines for Determining the Need for a One-to-One Aide
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. \nLet’s explore what the IEP team needs to considering\, supplemental aids\, services and program modifications for all students with disabilities. \nA 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. \nOnline Registration:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5164322968027812878 \n 
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/webinar-guidelines-for-determining-the-need-for-a-one-to-one-aide/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193904
CREATED:20210524T185534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T185534Z
UID:5332-1628686800-1628692200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Webinar:  Is Guardianship the only Option? An overview of Guardianship and the Many Alternatives
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.  Let’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. \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1273555935660139788 \n 
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/webinar-is-guardianship-the-only-option-an-overview-of-guardianship-and-the-many-alternatives/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T190000
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UID:4852-1628703000-1628708400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
DESCRIPTION: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 by prenatal alcohol exposure may be the reasons individuals with FASD fail in school\, treatment\, in the workforce\, and with relationships\, can help us to form strategies that may work and help the individual have a successful\, happy life. \nThis webinar will give a brief overview of FASD\, identify some of the challenges of raising an individual with FASD over the lifespan and look at strategies that could be useful when living or working with them. \nContact Tina Beauparlant with questions\, 518-381-4350. \nWebinar registration:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1106988718415505677
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/webinar-living-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-fasd-4/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T131500
DTSTAMP:20260414T193904
CREATED:20201222T225435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201222T225435Z
UID:4854-1629201600-1629206100@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\, 518-381-4350. \nWebinar registration:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/716092543532546827
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/webinar-education-records-organizer-15/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193904
CREATED:20210701T222639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T222639Z
UID:5403-1629367200-1629374400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session via WebEx
DESCRIPTION:“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. \n“Self-Direction may be right for you if you can make your own decisions (or have someone to help you do so) and if you want more responsibility\, flexible supports and services.  Anyone who is eligible for OPWDD services and enrolled in the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver can choose to self-direct their services. \n“Although the process may seem complicated at first\, you will get help at every step.  First\, you can attend a Self-Direction information session at a nearby Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (DDRO).  You will meet with a team of people whom you choose\, (your Circle of Support) and they will help you select your services and put together a budget.  Your Circle of Support can include family and close friends\, your Care Manager\, a Support Broker and staff who know you well.  You will talk about what you want from life and make it a reality. \n“Self-Direction is flexible.  You can change things in your plan when you want something different.  You can always switch back to a more traditional model of supports if Self-Direction doesn’t suit you.” \n(The above description was taken from http://opwdd.ny.gov/types-services/self-direction.) \nNOTE:  At this time\, meetings are conducted virtually. \nAttendance is taken using the email address logging in for the session. People cannot receive credit just by calling in.\n**People who are unable to access a WebEx session should contact their SD Liaison for a phone session. \nRegistration is required.  Register through WebEx link.  https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e141df6764548be26ac643f7b8f13c444
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/region-1-self-direction-information-session-via-webex-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T131500
DTSTAMP:20260414T193904
CREATED:20210711T223744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T223744Z
UID:5423-1629374400-1629378900@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Benefits and Entitlements for People with Disabilities - Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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 to people with disabilities. This is a very complicated issue and many families don’t know where to begin so let us help you get started.  The purpose of the webinar is to provide caregivers with the information about state and federal programs so they will have the knowledge to know what their loved one is eligible for. \nPlease contact Maryalice Fegeley with any questions at 716-427-5140. \nOnline Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9103709302754858768
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/webinar-benefits-and-entitlements-for-people-with-disabilities-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193904
CREATED:20210820T194605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T194605Z
UID:5521-1629892800-1629896400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:REAL Transition Partners “Role of the VR Counselor”
DESCRIPTION:The Role of the VR Counselor \nVocational Rehabilitation(VR) is a program that helps people with disabilities find and keep a job. Often\, families\, young adults with disabilities\, and professionals are unsure exactly how to utilize the VR program and how a VR Counselor can help. \nIn this webinar\, we will discuss how to work with a VR counselor to successfully find and keep employment. \nQuestions contact: Dawn Monaco\, dmonaco@spanadvocacy.org \nRegister for Webinar:  https://rtproleofvr.eventbrite.com/
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/real-transition-partners-role-of-the-vr-counselor/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193904
CREATED:20210201T161434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T221521Z
UID:4942-1629914400-1629919800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Graduation Options for Students with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to get a Regent’s diploma?  A local diploma?  Via safety net?  A CDOS or Skills Credential?\nWhat can you do?  What can you not do?  How much effort does it take?  Can your child do the work?\nThis session explores the options and outlines the updates to NYS regulations.\n\n*CTLE Credits Available* \nREGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT\nemail: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170 | www.parentnetworkwny.org/events \nREGISTER HERE:  https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/graduation-options-for-students-with-disabilities/
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/diploma-graduation-options-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210827T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193904
CREATED:20210711T224056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T224056Z
UID:5425-1630058400-1630063800@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/13918029895511820
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/webinar-preventing-parent-burnout-for-parents-of-children-with-special-needs-17/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210831T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210831T184500
DTSTAMP:20260414T193904
CREATED:20210821T133137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210821T133137Z
UID:5555-1630431000-1630435500@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Maryalice Fegeley\, Regional Coordinator as she presents a webinar on When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist Your Visit. \nThis presentation 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. \nContact: Phone: Tina Beauparlant- tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org \nREGISTER: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8823076553834149392
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/when-you-are-considering-a-developmental-evaluation-for-your-child-a-parents-perspective-to-assist-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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