Webinars

Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session Registration is required. (All sessions are WebEx/online format and attendance is taken using the person’s email address) Attendance is taken using the email address logging in for the session. If you have any additional questions … Continued

Please join Namita Modasra, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS as she presents this wonderful webinar. The IEP, Individualized Education Program, is a written document that’s developed for each public-school child who is eligible for special education. The IEP … Continued

Sensory Processing Differences Don’t Go Away for Adults with Autism Part 1: Understanding Brain & Sensory Processing Differences Across the Lifespan Tune in to hear Fakhri Shafai, Ph.D., M.Ed., describe sensory differences experienced by individuals with autism throughout the lifespan. About the … Continued

Please join Trish Washburn, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on What is Section 504? This training will introduce you to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This training is designed to … 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

ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES The 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 … Continued

Please join Trish Washburn, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Effective Advocacy Skills. Not everyone starts out by being a good advocate. Many parents, guardians and grandparents have faced challenges in getting their … Continued

This training is to help parents, who approach IEP meetings with fear and dread. If this sounds like you, attend this training and you may find some suggestions to help you feel more at ease and able to participate as … Continued

BEHAVIOR STRATEGIES FOR THE BIG FOUR for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders Behavior, Feeding, Sleeping and Toileting Autism Learning Partners is offering a monthly FREE virtual workshop on each of the big topics for families with autism spectrum … Continued

Graduation Options for Students with Disabilities Gain understanding of the NYS graduation requirements Key areas being discussed: Credit requirements Multiple pathways to graduation Safety nets for students with disabilities Appeal process Exiting credentials available to students CTLE Credits Available  REGISTER:  https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/graduation-options-for-students-with-disabilities/ … Continued