All Region 1 Self-Direction Information sessions are WebEx/online format and attendance is taken using the person’s email address. This WebEx (if attended in its entirety) satisfies the requirement for attending a Self-Direction information session. Attendance is taken using the email … Continued
The NY ABLE Program is a tax-advantaged savings program for individuals with disabilities and their families to save for their current or long term needs while maintaining their ability to benefit from federal benefits programs such as SSI, SSDI and … Continued
Learn evidence-based strategies for supporting students with autism as they transition back to the classroom. About the Speaker Amy Moore Gaffney, M.A., CCC-SLP is an educational consultant with the Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) at the Indiana Institute on … Continued
The OPWDD Front Door Information Session 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. Registration: To register, click here: … Continued
La Sesion Informativa de La OPWDD Front Door/Puerta Principal va explicar el proceso de como establecer eligibilidad para servicios y apoyos; describir los tipos de apoyos y servicios que hay desponible y donde pueden solicitar asistencia. Registración: Para registrarse, haga … Continued
The changes that come along with the transition back to school can be overwhelming for students and their families, and even more so for students diagnosed with ASD. The development of executive functioning skills is critical for success in such … Continued
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. This training will take you through … Continued
Having a child with autism spectrum disorder can present unique challenges for family members, especially siblings. Information, services, supports, and resources are often focused on the autistic child or the parents. This webinar offers information about the experiences of elementary … Continued
All Region 1 Self-Direction Information sessions are WebEx/online format and attendance is taken using the person’s email address. This WebEx (if attended in its entirety) satisfies the requirement for attending a Self-Direction information session. Attendance is taken using the email … Continued
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager /Education Specialist as she presents What You Need to Know About Assistive Technology in the IEP. This training will teach parents, grandparents, guardians about appropriate Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services how they allow … Continued
La transición de la atención médica pediátrica a la de adultos es una etapa crítica para todas las personas, y particularmente para los pacientes con necesidades médicas complejas. Conozca los factores a considerar al navegar por este desafiante período de … Continued
Please join Namita Modasra, Education Advocate as she presents What Does Advocacy Mean in Special Education? 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. … Continued
FREE WORKSHOP 2 Parts: Online Training and Virtual Meeting via Zoom Learn about the Special Education Process and the Individualized Education Program! Gain understanding about procedures, NYS regulations, and strategies to promote a parent’s understanding and participation in an Individualized … Continued
Please join Trish Washburn, Education Advocate for this presentation. This workshop will describe the purpose of special education, introduction to special education process, and services available to children ages birth to 21. This training is for parents, grandparents, guardians, and … Continued
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. Extraordinary parenting responsibilities create extraordinary pressures on parents. At the same … Continued
OPWDD 前门信息会议将概述您如何有资格获得支持和服务的流程、可用的支持和服务类型以及您可以在哪里获得帮助。 Registration To register, click here: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e1b4eda4171f79f10801c8d69dca0ae6d If you need assistance, please contact Xindi Xu, 718-722-2745, xindi.x.xu@opwdd.ny.gov
Planning for the future is especially important when you have a child with a disability. This workshop provides parents or caregivers with an overview of things to think about: guardianship, wills, and trusts. The class will help you to understand … Continued
Please join Dianne O’Connor, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS as she presents a webinar on Starting Over, Grandparents (or Other Relatives) Raising Grandchildren with Special Needs. There are many reasons why a grandparent, or relative, raising their … Continued
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager / Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents Key Ingredients for the Start of a Successful School Year! A new school year means a new grade, new teachers, new goals, and … Continued
Please join Nancy Marmet, Education Advocate she presents this wonderful webinar: Guidelines for Determining the Need for a One-to-One Aide. Let’s explore what the IEP team needs to consider, supplemental aids, services and program modifications for all students with disabilities. … Continued
The OPWDD Front Door Information Session 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. Registration To register, click here: … Continued
All Region 1 Self-Direction Information sessions are WebEx/online format and attendance is taken using the person’s email address. This WebEx (if attended in its entirety) satisfies the requirement for attending a Self-Direction information session. Attendance is taken using the email … Continued
Please join Trish Washburn, Parent Advocate for this wonderful presentation. This 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. … Continued
Please join Nancy Marmet, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Communicating with the CSE through Letter Writing. Letter writing can be a very effective method of communication and advocacy for parents of children … Continued
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