Webinar: Education Records Organizer
2020-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Please join Trish Washburn, Parent Advocate 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 records and organize them into a record-keeping binder. This workshop will assist in being more organized in planning a child’s education, and in the CPSE/CSE process.
Contact Tina Beauparlant with questions, 518-381-4350.
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1410092179772558081

Webinar: A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD
2020-11-18 17:30 - 19:00
Please join Dianne O’Connor, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD. The 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 Medicaid Service Coordination (MSC), Home and Community Based Services Waiver, and Family Support Services.
Contact Tina Beauparlant at 518-381-4350 with any questions.
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/189764015961620482

The Nurtured Heart Approach - Day 4
2020-11-24 18:00 - 20:00
The Nurtured Heart Approach Helping Children Flourish Emotionally, Academically & Socially
Joe Clem MA, LMFT, BCBA, Certified NHA Advanced Trainer
Are you frustrated by behavior challenges that put your child in control of your home? Have your discipline methods stopped working? Do you want your children to have good morals, be compassionate, and be self-confident?
The Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) is a language based approach that can help you regain focus and power and rebuild the love you want in your home. NHA teaches us why our typical parenting methods don’t always work and can even make things worse. The magic rests in its ability to use language to build “inner wealth” and to make positive connections to those around us by focusing on what IS working, at all times.
You will learn how to hold clear limits and consequences while you build positive connections. You will immediately FEEL the difference in your home, and in time, you, your children and your family learn to flourish.
The approach is valid for all ages and types of relationships. It is effective for behaviorally and emotionally challenged children (ADHD, ODD, ASD, Attachment, etc.) as well as typically developing children. You will leave this series with clear techniques and strategies to face the behavioral challenges that brought you in.
The approach has much proven success in homes, schools, human service agencies and businesses all over the world. We look forward to seeing you Transform!!
(No prior reading is required.)
Four Week Online Parenting Series
Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm
November 24, 2020
Register by email to info@parentnetworkwny.org Online at www.parentnetworkwny.org or by phone at (716) 332-4170
Online Zoom Sessions for NHA. Please register at the address below and you will receive meeting ID and password. Register: https://tinyurl.com/y2e3en2m
Please set up Zoom at 5:45pm so we can begin the parent session at 6:00pm.
Sponsored by Charles D and Mary A Bauer Foundation

What You Need to Know About Assistive Technology in the IEP - Webinar
2020-12-01 18:00 - 19:30
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.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7666328742524021516
If you have questions please contact Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350

Holiday Stress - Live Webinar on Zoom
2020-12-01 18:00 - 20:00
Learn how to better manage the stress and experience more joy and connection this holiday season. There are tools to help us move through the stress into the spirit of the season. It is possible with just a little practice. Joe Clem MA will present evidence based techniques, rooted in Positive Psychology and behavioral practice, which are appropriate for
folks with and without disabilities. These tools will help us get out of our heads and more into our hearts, immediately reducing stress. We look forward to setting you up for a joyous season.
ABOUT YOUR HOST
Joe Clem is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) since 2009 and Licensed Behavior Analyst (BCBA) since 2015. He has worked for over 15 years with individuals with developmental and emotional disabilities and their
families in various settings.
Register for this event: https://parentnetworkwny.secure.force.com/pmtx/evt__QuickEvent?id=a4l3a000000Y0rZ

Webinar: Education Records Organizer
2020-12-02 12:00 - 13:00
Please join Trish Washburn, Parent Advocate 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 records and organize them into a record-keeping binder. This workshop will assist in being more organized in planning a child’s education, and in the CPSE/CSE process.
Contact Tina Beauparlant with questions, 518-381-4350.
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7325808884656718337

Webinar: A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD
2020-12-02 17:00 - 18:15
Please join Sharon Marella, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD. The 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 Medicaid Service Coordination (MSC), Home and Community Based Services Waiver, and Family Support Services.
Contact Tina Beauparlant at 518-381-4350 with any questions.
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5921056341121104399

Region 1 Front Door Information Session - WebEx (Online) and Phone
2020-12-03 10:00 - 12:00
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 any session that is convenient for them. Families are only required to attend one session even if there are multiple people in the family to be represented.
Pre-registration is REQUIRED to attend through WebEx (Online).
Preregistration is NOT required to attend by phone.
Please note that participants are muted throughout the session and may not hear anything when first joining the session.
If you have difficulty registering for a session, please contact Jeff Roberts at 585-241-5797 or Jeffrey.E.Roberts@opwdd.ny.gov.
Counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Niagara, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates.
WebEx Event (Online) Registration Link: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e3d4cc8575f035fbf9806a65b672ddc1a
Phone Only: Call 518-549-0500 and enter code 171 097 2181 then press # and # again.

Webinar: Loss, Grief, and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs
2020-12-03 12:00 - 13:00
Please join Dianne O’Connor, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Loss, Grief, and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs. Powerful 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.
Contact Tina Beauparlant at 518-381-4350 with any questions.
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8011974509471938818

Understanding the Regulation of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities - Webinar
2020-12-04 18:00 - 19:45
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Program Manager / Education Specialist, for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Understanding the Regulation of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities.
This training will take you through the NYS Special Education Regulations step by step. Parents will learn the role they play on the CSE, learn the chain of command regarding the CSE, learn how to request information regarding your child’s IEP and gain an understanding how to communicate with your child’s teachers & administrators.
After this webinar parents will have more knowledge about the educational laws to advocate for their child/children.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3361002947479121420
If you have question’s contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350

Building a Positive Relationship with Your Child - Part 1 of 2 - Live Webinar
2020-12-05 09:00 - 12:00
This workshop will help parents and caregivers identify:
• Tips and tricks on how to build a positive relationship with your child
• Strategies on how to make expectations more clear for your child
• Bonding activities to help promote positive adult and child behavior both in home and community
• Your child’s behavior and what is happening before and after the behavior
• Tips and strategies to support your child during their daily routines
This event is geared towards families with preschool children in the Buffalo School system.
CTLE Credits are Available for Professionals!
Live Webinar on Zoom. Once you register, you will receive a link to the webinar. This link will work for both events. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170 www.parentnetworkwny.org
About Your Hosts
Katie Junevic is an Early Childhood Professional Development Specialist with Parent Network of WNY. She has been working in the Special Education field for over 10 years and is the mother to an amazing 9 year old son.
Megan King has been working in education for over 18 years, with an emphasis on Students with Disabilities. She is a Behavior Specialist with the Regional Partnership Center, a statewide grant funded through the NYS Office of Special Education. Megan is also a parent of two young boys.
Saturday
Part 1 – December 5, 2020
Part 2 – December 19, 2020
9 am to 12 pm

Meaningful Communication with Your Child’s School - Webinar
2020-12-07 10:00 - 12:00
For parents and caregivers, this workshop will teach you how to effectively communicate with your child’s school or
other professionals about your child with a disability. The session offers plans and tools to help you to work together
with people who can help your child or student be successful, and it will help you to feel more comfortable.
Your Hosts
Cyndi Clark is a Professional Development Specialist with the School Age Family and Community Engagement Center at Parent Network of WNY and has previously served in both a specialized agency school and a large urban district with 36 years in Special Education.
Tonia Weichmann is a Resource and Referral Specialist with the School Age Family and Community Engagement Center at Parent Network of WNY, with over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families on a wide variety of concerns associated with Learning Differences and Transitioning.
You are invited to this Webinar.
Please register in advance: https://tinyurl.com/y3k5w7ne
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Late registrations will be accepted

Transitioning from High School to the Adult World after Graduation - Webinar
2020-12-08 12:00 - 13:30
Parent to Parent of NYS, is pleased to offer this webinar on Transitioning from High School to the Adult World after Graduation.
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Parent to Parent of NYS, Regional Program Manager/ Education Specialist for this wonderful webinar.
This training gives parents, grandparents and guardians, an understanding of high school transition.
Transition from high school to young adulthood is a critical stage for all teenagers; for students with disabilities this stage requires extra planning and goal setting. Factors to consider include post-secondary education, the development of career and vocational skills, as well as the ability to live independently. The first step in planning for a successful transition is developing the student’s transition plan. A transition plan is required for students enrolled in special education who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). We will define and describe transition planning and how it can be utilized to maximize your child’s future.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2331412562648020236
If you have question’s contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350

Webinar: Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs
2020-12-08 18:00 - 19:00
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 with special needs requires energy, focus, and enthusiasm to be effective in our role. The better off we are emotionally and physically, the better off our families will be. Join us for this webinar on Preventing Parent Burnout and discover positive ways to cope with and effectively manage stress.
Click here to register for the webinar.
Contact Tina Beauparlant at 518-381-4350 with any questions

When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist
2020-12-09 11:30 - 12:45
Please join Sharon Marrella, Regional Coordinator as she presents a webinar on When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist Your Visit.
This presentation provides an overview of the parent’s perspective when planning for a child’s developmental evaluation. This webinar will not be looking at specific tests or types of evaluations. Instead, we want to share some tips and potential suggestions that we have learned based on our own personal experiences when our children were evaluated. We hope that this provides you with information and ideas when planning for your own child’s evaluation.
If you have questions, contact Tina Beauparlant at (518) 381-4350.
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8333860940989209614

Health Care Notebook Overview - Webinar
2020-12-10 12:00 - 13:15
Please join Sharon Marrella, Regional Coordinator as she presents a webinar on the Health Care Notebook.
Participants will learn how a HCN can assist in organizing medical records. They will be given tips on how the notebook can assist with advocacy, save time, reduce stress and utilize the information within the notebook in the event of an emergency.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1394614362132387852
If you have question’s contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350

Transitions for Families - Webinar
2020-12-10 18:00 - 19:30
The goals of this training are to ensure that guardians, family members and students can work with their CSE to collaboratively:
1. Assess their child’s strengths, interests, and needs;
2. Establish measurable postsecondary goals and annual goals; and
3. Identify appropriate transition services and coordinated activities.
CTLE Credits Available for Professionals!
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS
Tonia Weichmann is the Transition Coordinator at Parent Network of WNY, with over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families on a wide variety of concerns associated with Learning Differences and Transitioning.
Julia Duerr, a Transition Specialist with Erie 1 BOCES Campus and Centers, has over 15 years of experience working with students, families and communities identifying and addressing needs to support positive interactions and outcomes for the future.
You are invited to this Webinar.
Please register in advance: https://tinyurl.com/y3bt9cjl
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Late registrations will be accepted.

Webinar: NYS Autism Insurance Reform - Webinar
2020-12-14 12:00 - 13:00
Parent to Parent of NYS presents the webinar: NYS Autism Insurance Reform presented by Lin Perry, Project Director for Family to Family Healthcare Information Center. Autism Insurance Reform legislation became effective in 2013, however aspects of the bill, related to Applied Behavioral Analysis, are still being worked on within the NYS government. This webinar will address the overall legislation, who it assists, and how, and will also give an update on the current status of the ABA portion of the legislation.
Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3760139961465171470
Contact Maryalice Fegeley 518-381-4350 with any questions. Click here to register for this webinar.

“What is Section 504?” - Webinar
2020-12-15 18:00 - 19:30
Please join Trish Washburn, Education Specialist, for 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 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.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2647228586029776396
If you are a Parent, Grandparent, Family Member, or just interested in this topic then this training is for you!
If you have question, please call Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350.

Region 1 Front Door Information Session - WebEx (Online) and Phone
2020-12-16 16:00 - 18:00
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 any session that is convenient for them. Families are only required to attend one session even if there are multiple people in the family to be represented.
Pre-registration is REQUIRED to attend through WebEx (Online).
Preregistration is NOT required to attend by phone.
Please note that participants are muted throughout the session and may not hear anything when first joining the session.
If you have difficulty registering for a session, please contact Jeff Roberts at 585-241-5797 or Jeffrey.E.Roberts@opwdd.ny.gov.
Counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Niagara, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates.
WebEx Event (Online) Registration Link: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e251a5bc56e167dbf382cffa60dcf123c
Phone Only: Call 518-549-0500 and enter code 171 443 3071 then press # and # again.

Webinar: Education for Empowerment: School and Teens in Healthcare Transition
2020-12-16 18:30 - 19:30
Parent to Parent of NYS presents the webinar: Education for Empowerment: School and Teens in Healthcare Transition presented by Lin Perry, Project Director for Family to Family Healthcare Information Center. As our youth with ID/DD or special healthcare needs transition from pediatric to adult healthcare systems, self-advocates and parents alike need to understand the importance of transitioning their healthcare effectively. While many people engage in transition planning for their education to adult systems, sadly healthcare, isn’t often included in those plans. And yet, good health is the most fundamental and foundational aspect of any person’s success.
In this webinar participants will learn what research says, what issues to consider, the importance of transitioning healthcare and some effective means to begin a plan to transition for the caregiver/parent or for the child. The focus is on being a good parent partner with health professionals, and using some tools to begin the conversations and plan for and insure success.
Contact Tina Beauparlant at 518-381-4350 with any questions. Click here to register for this webinar

Wednesday Wellness with the Experts - Self-care: Managing my own wellness so that I can help my child manage their wellness (yoga relaxation, mindfulness)
2020-12-16 18:30 - 20:00
Wednesday Wellness with the Experts
Free family wellness series. Join Mental Health Advocates of WNY panelists on the following dates, from 6:30PM to 8:00PM via Zoom Meeting:

December 16th: Self-care: Managing my own wellness so that I can help my child manage their wellness (yoga relaxation, mindfulness) – Presented by Melinda C. DuBois, Executive Director of Mental Health Advocates of WNY

Click HERE to register. If you have any questions regarding these sessions, please email sdziwulski@mhawny.org or call 716-886-1242 ext. 337.

Building a Positive Relationship with Your Child - Part 2 of 2 - Live Webinar
2020-12-19 09:00 - 12:00
This workshop will help parents and caregivers identify:
• Tips and tricks on how to build a positive relationship with your child
• Strategies on how to make expectations more clear for your child
• Bonding activities to help promote positive adult and child behavior both in home and community
• Your child’s behavior and what is happening before and after the behavior
• Tips and strategies to support your child during their daily routines
This event is geared towards families with preschool children in the Buffalo School system.
CTLE Credits are Available for Professionals!
Live Webinar on Zoom. Once you register, you will receive a link to the webinar. This link will work for both events. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170 www.parentnetworkwny.org
About Your Hosts
Katie Junevic is an Early Childhood Professional Development Specialist with Parent Network of WNY. She has been working in the Special Education field for over 10 years and is the mother to an amazing 9 year old son.
Megan King has been working in education for over 18 years, with an emphasis on Students with Disabilities. She is a Behavior Specialist with the Regional Partnership Center, a statewide grant funded through the NYS Office of Special Education. Megan is also a parent of two young boys.
Saturday
Part 2 – December 19, 2020
9 am to 12 pm

Region 1 Front Door Information Session - WebEx (Online) and Phone
2020-12-29 13:00 - 15:00
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 any session that is convenient for them. Families are only required to attend one session even if there are multiple people in the family to be represented.
Pre-registration is REQUIRED to attend through WebEx (Online).
Preregistration is NOT required to attend by phone.
Please note that participants are muted throughout the session and may not hear anything when first joining the session.
If you have difficulty registering for a session, please contact Jeff Roberts at 585-241-5797 or Jeffrey.E.Roberts@opwdd.ny.gov.
Counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Niagara, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates.
WebEx Event (Online) Registration Link: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e7c5961d7d984f883be34843b15e454cc
Phone Only: Call 518-549-0500 and enter code 171 847 5282 then press # and # again.

Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session
2021-01-05 17:00 - 19:00
“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 if you can make your own decisions (or have someone to help you do so) and if you want more responsibility, flexible supports and services. Anyone who is eligible for OPWDD services and enrolled in the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver can choose to self-direct their services.
“Although the process may seem complicated at first, you will get help at every step. First, you can attend a Self-Direction information session at a nearby Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (DDRO). You will meet with a team of people whom you choose, (your Circle of Support) and they will help you select your services and put together a budget. Your Circle of Support can include family and close friends, your Care Manager, a Support Broker and staff who know you well. You will talk about what you want from life and make it a reality.
“Self-Direction is flexible. You can change things in your plan when you want something different. You can always switch back to a more traditional model of supports if Self-Direction doesn’t suit you.”
(The above description was taken from http://opwdd.ny.gov/types-services/self-direction.)
NOTE: At this time, meetings are conducted virtually.
Attendance is taken using the email address logging in for the session. People cannot receive credit just by calling in.
**People who are unable to access a WebEx session should contact their SD Liaison for a phone session.
Registration is required. Register through WebEx link.
https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e00dfae1fa291a61d42cac5c2a9b15196

Parent Member Training A Free Two -Part Course
2021-01-05 18:00 - 20:00
Parent Member Training A Free Two -Part Course
Virtual Live Session – Tuesday, January 5, 2021 from 6 pm – 8 pm
Parent Members support families who request their attendance at Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings in the following ways:
• Understanding the CSE processes including evaluation, eligibility and placement Parent Members help to ensure that the student’s family member(s):
• Understand and are comfortable with the CSE team’s recommendations
• Have had their questions and concerns addressed
INSTRUCTIONS
PART 1 – RECORDED
Step 1: Click on this link to register.
Step 2: You will receive an email with instructions on how to watch the videos and complete the online activities at your own pace.
PART 2 – VIRTUAL LIVE
Step 3: Attend this live virtual session, participate, and receive your Parent Member Certificate!
FOR MORE INFORMATION
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170
online: www.parentnetworkwny.org/events

What are Effective Advocacy Skills - Webinar
2021-01-07 18:00 - 19:30
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on What are Effective Advocacy Skills. 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, 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 have questions please contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350.
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1989507327367414032

Depression In ASD: Insights From A Network Analysis -Webinar
2021-01-11 10:00 - 11:00
Depression as co-occurring condition in autism is frequently reported, but there is not a consensus on the risk factors. Tune in to learn about recent research on the inter-relationship between the two conditions and the clinical implications.
About the speaker:

Farhad Montazeri M.D. conducts research in the field of Child Psychiatry, at Yale Child Study Center. He completed a Post Doctoral Fellowship in the field of Genetics at Yale University prior to his current affiliation with the Yale Child Study Center. His research is focused on Network Modeling of Psychiatric disorders, especially ASD, and its related comorbidities, like depression and anxiety. Dr. Montazeri’s network models are composed of interrelated phenotypical phenomena and, among others, they are used to study the (co)relationship between different manifestations of psychopathologies and their change at different states, for example in cases versus controls or before and after an intervention, etc.
Register: https://www.autism.org/depression-in-asd-insights-from-a-network-analysis/

Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session
2021-01-12 10:00 - 12:00
“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 if you can make your own decisions (or have someone to help you do so) and if you want more responsibility, flexible supports and services. Anyone who is eligible for OPWDD services and enrolled in the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver can choose to self-direct their services.
“Although the process may seem complicated at first, you will get help at every step. First, you can attend a Self-Direction information session at a nearby Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (DDRO). You will meet with a team of people whom you choose, (your Circle of Support) and they will help you select your services and put together a budget. Your Circle of Support can include family and close friends, your Care Manager, a Support Broker and staff who know you well. You will talk about what you want from life and make it a reality.
“Self-Direction is flexible. You can change things in your plan when you want something different. You can always switch back to a more traditional model of supports if Self-Direction doesn’t suit you.”
(The above description was taken from http://opwdd.ny.gov/types-services/self-direction.)
NOTE: At this time, meetings are conducted virtually.
Attendance is taken using the email address logging in for the session. People cannot receive credit just by calling in.
**People who are unable to access a WebEx session should contact their SD Liaison for a phone session.
Registration is required. Register through WebEx link.
https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e290c6894f06d91f4611382e6019ab8da

What You Need to Know About Assistive Technology in the IEP - Webinar
2021-01-12 13:00 - 14:30
Please join Tina Beauparlant as she presents a training 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.
If you have questions, please contact Tina Beauparlant at (518) 381-4350.
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5432312429910661904
