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SUMMARY:The OPWDD Front Door Information Session
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. \nWednesday\, July 5\, 2023 at 10:00 am (English) \nRegistration link:  https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/re001cb64f6fc78b8a1c705267b8030ba\nIf you need assistance\, please contact Erin Caglioti at 631-416-3943 or erin.a.caglioti@opwdd.ny.gov. \nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx.  The session length is two hours.\nUpcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.\nRegistration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you\, please click the link to register for the session. \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\, Spanish or Chinese\, including American Sign Language (ASL)\, please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/the-opwdd-front-door-information-session-5/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T012748
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Child’s Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)/Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Process via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Your Child’s FBA and BIP Process \nGain an understanding of the regulations\, the process\, and the roles of the families and the school. \n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER here for this FREE event! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/understanding-your-childs-functional-behavior-assessment-fba-behavior-intervention-plan-bip-process-via-zoom-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T124500
DTSTAMP:20260411T012748
CREATED:20230606T192542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T192748Z
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SUMMARY:Section 504\, Students with Disabilities in Public & Private Schools via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tina Beauparlant\, Regional Manager/Education Specialist\, 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/IDEIA and their school district’s Committee on Special Education.\nIf you are a parent\, grandparent\, guardian\, professional or just interested in this topic\, then this training is for you! \nRegister here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/section-504-students-with-disabilities-in-public-private-schools-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T012748
CREATED:20230530T194208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T194208Z
UID:7931-1689094800-1689102000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:The OPWDD Front Door Information Session
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. \nTuesday\, July 11\, 2023 at 5:00 pm (English)\nRegistration link:  https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/rc54a7f27b89748b22ab3077b32e0e8f7\nIf you need assistance\, please contact Richard Labonte at 585-241-5842 or Richard.S.Labonte@opwdd.ny.gov. \nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx.  The session length is two hours.\nUpcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.\nRegistration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you\, please click the link to register for the session. \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\, Spanish or Chinese\, including American Sign Language (ASL)\, please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/the-opwdd-front-door-information-session-6/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T012748
CREATED:20230606T194706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T195104Z
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SUMMARY:A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please join Parent to Parent of NYS\, Julia Luppino\, 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. \nRegister here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/a-guide-for-families-to-understanding-supports-services-administered-by-opwdd-via-zoom-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T012748
CREATED:20230320T175911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T175911Z
UID:7632-1689156000-1689159600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Loss\, Grief\, and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Parent to Parent of NYS\, Sharon Linne\, Regional Coordinator\, as she presents on Loss\,Grief and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs.\nPowerful and intense feelings are natural and common responses to parenting a child with exceptional needs. This training will provide an overview of common emotions experienced by parents and discuss how by sharing and acknowledging these emotions parents can find the inner strength needed to face and embrace their role as a parent of a child with special needs. \nREGISTER here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/loss-grief-and-adjustment-for-parents-of-children-with-special-needs-webinar-7/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T012748
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UID:7944-1689177600-1689184800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:OPWDD Front Door Session (Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:ASISTA A UNA SESIÓN INFORMATIVA DE FRONT DOOR PARA OBTENER INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LOS APOYOS Y SERVICIOS\nLas sesiones informativas de Front Door de la OPWDD describen el proceso de cómo usted puede ser elegible para los apoyos y servicios\, los tipos de apoyos y servicios disponibles y adónde se puede ir para obtener ayuda.\nEn la actualidad\, todas las sesiones se están ofreciendo a distancia por WebEx.  La duración de la sesión es de dos horas.\nLas sesiones informativas de Front Door están enumeradas debajo. \nTambién se puede encontrar esta información en el sitio web de la OPWDD aquí:  https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions. \nPara las sesiones es necesario estar registrado. Una vez que haya encontrado el día y horario que más le convenga\, por favor haga clic en el enlace para registrarse para la sesión. Si usted está viendo una copia impresa de este folleto\, puede registrarse en el sitio web con el enlace mencionado\ncon anterioridad o comunicarse con el contacto indicado debajo para la sesión a la cual desea asistir. \nTodas las Oficinas Regionales ofrecen servicios de traducción para el idioma que se adapte mejor a sus necesidades. Si necesita una sesión en otro idioma que no sea inglés o español\, incluyendo el lenguaje de señas estadounidense (ASL)\, por favor póngase en contacto con su oficina local de Front Door. Los números de contacto de Front Door se pueden encontrar en el sitio web de la OPWDD aquí: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door. \n7/12/2023 at 4:00 pm (Español)\n Enlace de registro:  https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/ra0963035f1fd88326cb5cd5f34087bf7\nContacto para ayuda:  Miriam Nieto 718-430-0806 or Miriam.X.Nieto@opwdd.ny.gov.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/opwdd-front-door-session-spanish/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T012748
CREATED:20230619T203010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T203010Z
UID:8003-1689190200-1689193800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:BEHAVIOR STRATEGIES & SKILL BUILDING  - 8 Week Series via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:OBJECTIVES \nJoin Parent Network in this informative and interactive 8-week behavior series geared towards parents and staff of children of all abilities. \nSESSIONS \nTIME:  7:30 PM – 8:30 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 12 – Week 1 – Behavior Is Communication \nWednesday\, July 19 Week 2 – Functions of Behavior \nWednesday\, July 26 – Week 3 – Parents and Behavior \nWednesday\, August 2 – Week 4 – Ask the Expert \nWednesday\, August 9 – Week 5 – Proactive Strategies \nWednesday\, August 16 Week 6 – Reactive Strategies \nWednesday\, August 23 – Week 7 – Behavior Recovery \nWednesday\, August 30 – Week 8 – Ask the Expert \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT! \nRegister once for all sessions.  Certificate of completion upon request. \n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nEMILY TENNANT-KOLLER\, MS\, Education and Training Coordinator \nEmily has many years of personal and professional experience navigating the special education and social service systems as a mother to four neurodiverse\, unique children and professionally\, she has provided special education services and supports to students and adults with disabilities in college or pursuing a GED. \n\n\n\n\nDEBBIE SCHUTT\, MS\, Behavior Intervention Coordinator \nDebbie has over 15 years of experience working with children\, teens\, adults\, and families on a wide variety of issues associated with developmental disabilities\, mental health\, crisis intervention\, and behavior management. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nwww.parentnetworkwny.org/events
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/behavior-strategies-skill-building-8-week-series-via-zoom/2023-07-12/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T191500
DTSTAMP:20260411T012748
CREATED:20230606T203853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T203853Z
UID:7983-1689703200-1689707700@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:What Does Advocacy Mean in Special Education via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please join Namita Modasra for this training on 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. Parents\, guardians\, and 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. If you are a Parent\, Grandparent\, Family Member or just interested in this topic\, then this training is for you! \nRegister here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/what-does-advocacy-mean-in-special-education-via-zoom-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T012748
CREATED:20230530T200241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T200831Z
UID:7933-1689858000-1689865200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:The OPWDD Front Door Information Session
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. \nThursday\, July 20\, 2023 at 1:00 pm (English)\nRegistration link:  https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r09bbb33210e1b01801ee9851dab868bb\nIf you need assistance\, please contact Amanda Brechko at 607-217-6580 or amanda.l.brechko@opwdd.ny.gov. \nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx.  The session length is two hours.\nUpcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.\nRegistration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you\, please click the link to register for the session. \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\, Spanish or Chinese\, including American Sign Language (ASL)\, please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/the-opwdd-front-door-information-session-spanish/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T012748
CREATED:20230530T201452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T201452Z
UID:7937-1690218000-1690225200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:The OPWDD Front Door Information Session
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. \nMonday\, July 24\, 2023 at 5:00 pm (English)\nRegistration link:  https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r38c4bdb9d2b2b9171c010bb9eb3cefb4\nIf you need assistance\, please contact Kelli Smith at 845- 695-7344 or Kelli.L.Smith@opwdd.ny.gov. \nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx.  The session length is two hours.\nUpcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.\nRegistration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you\, please click the link to register for the session. \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\, Spanish or Chinese\, including American Sign Language (ASL)\, please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/the-opwdd-front-door-information-session-7/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T012748
CREATED:20230530T202903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T203153Z
UID:7942-1690369200-1690376400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:OPWDD Front Door Information Session (Chinese)
DESCRIPTION: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。 \nWednesday\, July 26\, 2023 at 11:00 am (Chinese)\nRegistration link:  https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/ra8b746621bc6f0ec4a2c62246242934c\nIf you need assistance\, please contact Xindi Xu 718-722-2745 or xindi.x.xu@opwdd.ny.gov.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/opwdd-front-door-information-session-chinese/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T012748
CREATED:20230530T202032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T202032Z
UID:7939-1690538400-1690545600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:The OPWDD Front Door Information Session
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. \nFriday\, July 28\, 2023 at 10:00 am (English)\nRegistration link:  https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/rbc70824af74e2bd445c6b33506c3d500\nIf you need assistance\, please contact Erin Caglioti at 631-416-3943 or erin.a.caglioti@opwdd.ny.gov. \nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx.  The session length is two hours.\nUpcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.\nRegistration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you\, please click the link to register for the session. \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\, Spanish or Chinese\, including American Sign Language (ASL)\, please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/the-opwdd-front-door-information-session-8/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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