Webinars

Webinar: Education Records Organizer

Please join Trish Washburn, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Education Records Organizer. This workshop is where parents, guardians and advocates of children who receive 504 and special education services take their educational … Continued

Free

Communicating Through Letter Writing – Webinar

Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager, Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Communicating Through Letter Writing. Letter writing can be a very effective method of communication and advocacy for parents of children with … Continued

Free

Webinar: Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Please join Maryalice Fegeley, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs.  Extraordinary parenting responsibilities create extraordinary pressures on parents.  At the same time, parenting a child … Continued

Free

Preparing for High School

This workshop is designed to help parents or caregivers of children about to enter high school.  Hear about changes that will take place along the way.  Learn how to help your student identify his or her interests, strengths, and needs … Continued

Free

Region 1 Front Door Information Session

The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions 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. Families/Individuals are welcome to attend … Continued

Free

Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session

"Everyone has their own likes and dislikes, hobbies and favorite activities.  Having a choice is what Self-Direction is all about.  You will get to pick your own activities, staff and schedule when you self-direct. "Self-Direction may be right for you … Continued

Free