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SUMMARY:Understanding The Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process for Parents of Students with Disabilities via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Caregivers will gain an understanding of the entire Individualized Education Program (IEP) process\,  your role in the process\, and identify the different components of the Individualized Education Program (IEP). \nDiscuss how to develop relationships and practices that build home-school collaboration and support your child. \nREGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/understanding-the-individualized-education-program-iep-process-for-parents-of-students-with-disabilities-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124432
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UID:8198-1701684000-1701687600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Communicating with the CPSE / CSE Through Letter Writing - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tina Beauparlant\, Regional Manager/Education Specialist\, Parent to Parent of NYS\, for this webinar on Communicating with the CPSE/CSE Through Letter Writing.\nLetter writing can be a very effective method of communication and advocacy for parents of children with disabilities. This training assists parents\, guardians\, grandparents how to clearly and effectively express concerns\, ideas or suggestions to the professionals involved in their child’s special education program. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/communicating-with-the-cpse-cse-through-letter-writing-webinar-5/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T193000
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SUMMARY:EI To CPSE For Parents via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Is your child going from early intervention to preschool special education? \nDuring this training\, parents will learn about the timeline\, vocabulary and process for the transition from Early Intervention (EI) to Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE). Learn more about the role of the teacher\, the provider\, and the county. \n\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/ei-to-cpse-for-parents-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124432
CREATED:20230824T173721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T173721Z
UID:8160-1701867600-1701874800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Specially Designed Instruction: A Guide for Families and Caregivers via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS SPECIALLY DESIGNED INSTRUCTION (SDI)? \n\nLearn how teachers use SDI to meet the needs of your child with disabilities in the classroom\nExamine what SDI looks like in the IEP\nUnderstand your value as an engaged meaningful partner in the special education process of your child\n\nREGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/specially-designed-instruction-a-guide-for-families-and-caregivers-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124432
CREATED:20231106T224539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T224603Z
UID:8375-1701939600-1701946800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:OPWDD Front Door Information Session - English
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\, December 7\, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.\nRegistration link:  https://meetny.webex.com/webappng/sites/meetny/meeting/register/688f7ee95ff14447a7980cae99155f38?ticket=4832534b0000000630c98194d44860fd149e6f70a3cf42811f5eb023a367ebab0a3c513e3420c16e&timestamp=1699310573488&RGID=rccfeb06545afa6be92d4a24a3be91a5e\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/8375/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124432
CREATED:20231113T165642Z
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UID:8419-1701968400-1701972000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:STARTING EARLY: EMPOWERING YOUR CHILD THROUGH SELF-ADVOCACY - FREE WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will discuss fostering self-advocacy skills in young children with disabilities\, setting the stage for their lifelong journey towards empowerment and independence. Grounded in the understanding that self- advocacy is a powerful tool for personal growth\, attendees will explore the significance of early self-advocacy education\, understanding how it lays the foundation for building resilient\, confident\, and proactive individuals. Drawing on research\, real-life case studies\, and best practices\, participants will gain an understanding of the pivotal role caregivers and instructors can play in guiding these young learners to effectively voice their needs\, rights\, and aspirations. Fostering communication skills and self-awareness to nurturing problem-solving abilities will be discussed. \nPresenter: Mary E. McDonald\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D\, LBA Associate Executive Director – Eden II/Genesis Programs \n\n\n\nThis webinar is made possible through a generous grant from NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/starting-early-empowering-your-child-through-self-advocacy-free-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124432
CREATED:20231205T223555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T223555Z
UID:8536-1702029600-1702035000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Specially Designed Instruction: A Guide for Families and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS SPECIALLY DESIGNED INSTRUCTION (SDI)? \n\nLearn how teachers use SDI to meet the needs of your child with disabilities in the classroom\nExamine what SDI looks like in the IEP\nUnderstand your value as an engaged meaningful partner in the special education process of your child.\n\nREGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT!\nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/specially-designed-instruction-a-guide-for-families-and-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124432
CREATED:20231201T162848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T162848Z
UID:8532-1702375200-1702382400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Las sesiones informativas de Front Door de la OPWDD - Español
DESCRIPTION:Las 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. En la actualidad\, todas las sesiones se están ofreciendo a distancia por WebEx. La duración de la sesión es de dos horas. Las sesiones informativas de Front Door están enumeradas debajo. También 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\nmás le convenga\, por favor haga clic en el enlace para registrarse para la sesión. Si usted está\nviendo 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\nsus necesidades. Si necesita una sesión en otro idioma que no sea inglés o español\, incluyendo el\nlenguaje de señas estadounidense (ASL)\, por favor póngase en contacto con su oficina local de\nFront Door. Los números de contacto de Front Door se pueden encontrar en el sitio web de la\nOPWDD aquí: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door. \nContacto para ayuda:  Clara Fournier at 718-430-0761 or clara.fournier@opwdd.ny.gov. \nEnlace de registro.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/las-sesiones-informativas-de-front-door-de-la-opwdd-espanol/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124432
CREATED:20231205T224808Z
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UID:8538-1702404000-1702411200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Anxiety – Let It Go!
DESCRIPTION:Holidays are a time of stress\, but holidays are also about LOVE.\nThis workshop will give you the tools to “Let It Go” and help you and your family cope with the stressors brought on by holidays.\nYou will feel more empowered to enjoy and experience love and joy this holiday season. \n\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/holiday-anxiety-let-it-go/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124432
CREATED:20231114T171010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T171010Z
UID:8501-1702472400-1702476000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:From Special to HAPPY - webinar
DESCRIPTION:  \nA little bit more than 20 years ago\, I (Peter Vermeulen\, PhD) developed a psycho-education program for children and youngsters on the autism spectrum\, named ‘I am Special’ It was translated into more than 10 different languages and it is being used all over the world – also in Norvegian: Jeg er noe helt spesielt! \nTimes have changed. We are looking at autism in a quite different way than we did 20 years ago. We made the move from a purely deficit-based conceptualization of autism towards a neurodiversity perspective where we see neurological differences as a positive thing. \nDespite having a brain that is differently wired\, autistic individuals have the same human needs as any other human being. Now the time has come to focus on the similarities and not only the differences between autistic and non-autistic people. We are all a bit special! A shift towards a more positive approach with a focus on well-being\, and not just the lack of well-being\, is happening. This will also affect how we help autistic people to understand themselves and their needs. \nBased on this evolution\, we made a shift from ‘I am Special’ to ‘H.A.P.P.Y.’\, a new psycho-education program focusing on happiness and well-being in autism. The H.A.P.P.Y. program results in an individualized well-being plan for an autistic child\, youngster or adult\, based on 10 evidence-based well-being strategies. These strategies are made autism friendly in the program. H.A.P.P.Y. is where autistic thinking and well-being meet each other. \nIn this presentation I will describe the shift in focus towards well-being and the backgrounds and content of the H.A.P.P.Y.-program. \nThis is a joint presentation by ARI and the World Autism Organisation. \nPRESENTER \nPeter Vermeulen\, PhD\, in Psychology and Clinical Educational Sciences\, has more than 35 years of experience in the field of autism. Founder of “Autism in Context”\, where autism is understood in context. Peter is an internationally respected lecturer/trainer and he presents all over the world. Peter wrote more than 15 books and several articles on autism\, some of them translated into more than 10 languages. For his +30 years of work in the field of autism\, he received in 2019 a Lifetime Achievement Award. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/from-special-to-happy-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124432
CREATED:20231016T194051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T195818Z
UID:8313-1702492200-1702497600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:What You Need to Know About Assistive Technology in the IEP - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tina Beauparlant\, Regional Manager / Education Specialist\, Parent to Parent of NYS for this presentation on 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 students with disabilities to participate in and benefit from the general education curriculum\, and to meet Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. For every student with an IEP\, federal and state regulations require that the team consider the student’s need for assistive technology devices and services. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/what-you-need-to-know-about-assistive-technology-in-the-iep-via-zoom-2/2023-12-13/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124432
CREATED:20231106T225159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T225159Z
UID:8379-1702558800-1702566000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:OPWDD Front Door Information Session - English
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\, December 14\, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.\nRegistration link:  https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r838364aa33600061b097558076a6a154\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/opwdd-front-door-information-session-english-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124432
CREATED:20231106T230306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T230348Z
UID:8383-1702915200-1702922400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:OPWDD Front Door Information Session - English
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\, December 18\, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.\nRegistration link:  https://meetny.webex.com/webappng/sites/meetny/meeting/register/ada5ba4edc874732880c41eb1e487dad?ticket=4832534b00000006bdb4b1af6ca1fe4906f5a2d0193074509d96e0922772d0247c9b82f4735edab6&timestamp=1699311578608&RGID=r681e6ed6430f49b5bca1bf28a11bf31d\nIf you need assistance\, please contact Monica Moore at 315-473-6985 or monica.moore@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/opwdd-front-door-information-session-english-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124432
CREATED:20231201T152427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T152427Z
UID:8522-1703152800-1703160000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:OPWDD FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION - ENGLISH
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\, December 21\, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nRegister here.\nIf you need assistance\, please contact Karen Francisco at 518-388-0431 or Karen.Francisco@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/opwdd-front-door-information-session-english-4/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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