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SUMMARY:Front Door Information Session (English) via WebEx
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES \nThe OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions 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. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours. \nRegistration for a session is required. \n\n\nTo register\, click here: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=eba2747c03da0f29a6221aff1c8c1f6e6 \nIf you need assistance\, please contact Jeffrey Roberts 585-241-5797 Jeffrey.e.roberts@opwdd.ny.gov \n\n\nAll Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English or Spanish\, including American Sign Language (ASL)\, please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD website:  https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/front-door-information-session-english-via-webex/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T000330
CREATED:20220427T162110Z
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UID:6488-1654174800-1654182000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Front Door Information Session (Spanish) via WebEx
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES \nThe OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions 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. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours. \nRegistration for a session is required. \n\n\nPara registrarse\, haga clic aquí: \nhttps://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e6cb072d953c80a797d1120d565a3ca69 \nSi necesita ayuda\, comuníquese con Clara Fournier 718-430-0761 Clara.Fournier@opwdd.ny.gov \n\n\nAll Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English or Spanish\, including American Sign Language (ASL)\, please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD website:  https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/front-door-information-session-spanish-via-webex/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T000330
CREATED:20220427T154944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T154944Z
UID:6480-1654185600-1654192800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session via WebEx
DESCRIPTION:Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session\nRegistration is required.\n(All sessions are WebEx/online format and attendance is taken using the person’s email address) \nAttendance is taken using the email address logging in for the session. If you have any additional questions regarding attendance\, please call your SD Liaison.\n**People who are unable to access a WebEx session should contact their SD Liaison for a phone session. \nREGISTER
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/region-1-self-direction-information-session-via-webex-20/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T121500
DTSTAMP:20260412T000330
CREATED:20220427T203327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T203327Z
UID:6526-1654686000-1654690500@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:What is Section 504? - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tina Beauparlant\, Regional Manager/ Education Specialist\, for Parent to Parent of NYS\, as she presents a webinar on What is Section 504? \nThis training will introduce you to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This training is designed to provide you with an understanding of the law\, how it applies to educational programs and to students with disabilities. Children who qualify under this law receive services and/ or accommodations in the public-school system without being classified under IDEA/IDEIA and their school district’s Committee on Special Education. \nIf you are a Parent\, Grandparent\, Family Members\, or just interested in this topic then this training is for you! \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350 or Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org. \nWebinar Online Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6612120300112933391
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/what-is-section-504-webinar-10/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T000330
CREATED:20220606T152712Z
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UID:6698-1654711200-1654716600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please join Barb Hoffman\, Parent to Parent of NYS\, Regional Coordinator\, as she presents on A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD. \nThe 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. \nWebinar Moderator: Sharon Linne \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Tina Beauparlant – Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org. \nRegistration is Required:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5734160266888653840
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/a-guide-for-families-to-understanding-supports-services-administered-by-opwdd-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220613T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T000330
CREATED:20220427T155218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T155218Z
UID:6482-1655110800-1655118000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session via WebEx
DESCRIPTION:Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session\nRegistration is required.\n(All sessions are WebEx/online format and attendance is taken using the person’s email address) \nAttendance is taken using the email address logging in for the session. If you have any additional questions regarding attendance\, please call your SD Liaison.\n**People who are unable to access a WebEx session should contact their SD Liaison for a phone session. \nREGISTER
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/region-1-self-direction-information-session-via-webex-21/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220613T181500
DTSTAMP:20260412T000330
CREATED:20220606T153200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T153200Z
UID:6701-1655139600-1655144100@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 or Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org. \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/how-to-prepare-for-a-successful-cse-meeting-webinar-4/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T111500
DTSTAMP:20260412T000330
CREATED:20220427T204133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T204133Z
UID:6532-1655200800-1655205300@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 Manager / 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. \nIf you have questions\, contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350 or Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org. \nVirtual Webinar- Registration Required:   https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2045586827649934091
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/when-you-are-considering-a-developmental-evaluation-for-your-child-a-parents-perspective-to-assist-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T000330
CREATED:20220427T204716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T204716Z
UID:6535-1655229600-1655233200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Maryalice Fegeley\, Regional Manager/ Regional Coordinator\, Parent to Parent of NYS\, as she presents a webinar on Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs. \nExtraordinary 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. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350 or Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org. \nVirtual Webinar-Registration Required:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3842271290807831567
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/preventing-parent-burnout-for-parents-of-children-with-special-needs-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T000330
CREATED:20220517T184212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T184212Z
UID:6573-1655316000-1655319600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Education Records Organizer - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Trish Washburn\, Education Advocate for this wonderful presentation. \nThis workshop is where parents\, guardians and advocates of children who receive 504\, CPSE and CSE 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. \nPlease contact with any question: Tina Beauparlant – Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org Phone: (518) 381-4350 \nVirtual Webinar-Registration Required:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/536587384250250252 \n 
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/education-records-organizer-webinar-4/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T000330
CREATED:20220513T193225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220513T193225Z
UID:6565-1655384400-1655388000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Autism and Eating-Related Behaviors - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Free webinar at 1 pm\, Eastern time (US)\, Wednesday\, June 16\, 2022\nTune in to hear Gregory Wallace\, PhD\, discuss eating-related behaviors and autism. \n\nAbout the speaker:\nGreg Wallace\, Ph.D.\, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech\, Language\, and Hearing Sciences at The George Washington University. His research focuses on neuropsychological and structural brain development in autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders across the lifespan and their impacts on real-world outcomes. He is also particularly interested in eating-related behaviors and their cognitive and neural correlates in typical and atypical (e.g.\, autism spectrum disorder) development. Dr. Wallace has published extensively and presented his work widely on these and related topics. \nREGISTER
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/autism-and-eating-related-behaviors-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T000330
CREATED:20220427T164719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T164758Z
UID:6495-1655719200-1655726400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Front Door Information Session (English) via WebEx
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES \nThe OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions 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. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours. \nRegistration for a session is required. \n\n\nTo register\, click here: \nhttps://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=ed6af949f46f905e8c4ff67870aa586d7 \nIf you need assistance\, please contact Christina Vankeuren 518-388-0431 Christina.M.Vankeuren@opwdd.ny.gov \n\n\nAll Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English or Spanish\, including American Sign Language (ASL)\, please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD website:  https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/6495/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220620T194500
DTSTAMP:20260412T000330
CREATED:20220606T154133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T154133Z
UID:6705-1655748000-1655754300@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:NEW- Section 504\, Students with Disabilities in Public & Private Schools via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please join Namita Modasra\, Education Advocate\, for Parent to Parent of NYS\, as she presents a webinar on Section 504\, Students with Disabilities in Public & Private Schools. \nThis training will introduce you to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This training is designed to provide you with an understanding of the law\, how it applies to educational programs and to students with disabilities. Children who qualify under this law receive services and/ or accommodations in the public-school system without being classified under IDEA and their school district’s Committee on Special Education.\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 – Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org Phone: (518) 381-4350. \nVirtual Zoom Platform: Registration Required:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMldOuvrzMuHd1ggMh-yFNehBrBYtizMEia 
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/new-section-504-students-with-disabilities-in-public-private-schools-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T144500
DTSTAMP:20260412T000330
CREATED:20220606T154540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T154540Z
UID:6707-1655816400-1655822700@autismwny.org
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. \nWebinar Moderator: Tina Beauparlant \nIf you have questions\, please contact Tina Beauparlant – Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org Phone: 518-381-4350. \nOnline Webinar- Registration Required:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3551216272962844174
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/is-guardianship-the-only-option-an-overview-of-guardianship-and-the-many-alternatives-webinar-5/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T000330
CREATED:20220427T155445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T155445Z
UID:6484-1655820000-1655827200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session via WebEx
DESCRIPTION:Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session\nRegistration is required.\n(All sessions are WebEx/online format and attendance is taken using the person’s email address) \nAttendance is taken using the email address logging in for the session. If you have any additional questions regarding attendance\, please call your SD Liaison.\n**People who are unable to access a WebEx session should contact their SD Liaison for a phone session. \nREGISTER
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/region-1-self-direction-information-session-via-webex-22/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T000330
CREATED:20220523T205635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T210437Z
UID:6668-1655827200-1655830800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:AIR-P Presents: Autism in Girls and Women - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Description \nIn this webinar\, Dr. Christine Wu Nordahl will provide an overview of current research focused on understanding autism in girls and women. Topics will include biological and clinical theories about: \n\nthe difference in the sex ratio of autism\ncurrent insights into neurobiological sex differences in autism\nunique challenges faced by autistic girls and women\n\nPresenter:  Christine Wu Nordahl\, PhD \nChristine Wu Nordahl\, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the UC Davis MIND Institute. Her research program utilizes structural and functional MRI scans to study brain development in autism across the life span. Since 2006\, she has led neuroimaging efforts of the Autism Phenome Project and Girls with Autism – Imaging of Neurodevelopment study\, two integrated longitudinal\, interdisciplinary studies aimed at identifying clinically meaningful subtypes of autism. She is particularly committed to evaluating the entire autism spectrum\, including girls with autism as well as the entire range of intellectual abilities. In 2021\, she and her team initiated NeuroTeens\, a social support group for neurodivergent girls and non-binary teens. \nPlease Note \n\nCART captioning will be provided. For additional disability accommodations please email Elizabeth Schnieder at accommodations@aucd.org two weeks prior to the event with name of event and accommodation preference in your response.\nThere is no cost for this webinar.\nCEUs are not offered for this webinar.\nThis webinar will be held on the Zoom Platform. You can test your connection with Zoom before joining the meeting here.\nThis webinar will be archived available on the AUCD Webinar Library.\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/air-p-presents-autism-in-girls-and-women-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T000330
CREATED:20220427T165403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T165403Z
UID:6500-1656608400-1656615600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Front Door Information Session (English) via WebEx
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES \nThe OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions 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. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours. \nRegistration for a session is required. \n\n\nTo register\, click here: \nhttps://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e6200c8e95a9c7cd34969c0289cefc282 \nIf you need assistance\, please contact Erin Caglioti 631-416-3943 erin.a.caglioti@opwdd.ny.gov \n\n\nAll Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English or Spanish\, including American Sign Language (ASL)\, please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD website:  https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/front-door-information-session-english-via-webex-4/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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