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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/
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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/
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