Webinars

Please join Namita Modasra, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents this wonderful presentation. This training is to help parents who approach IEP meetings with fear and dread. If this is you, attend this training where there … Continued

Sensory Processing Differences Don’t Go Away for Adults with Autism Part 2: Sensory-Friendly Strategies for Home Learn practical sensory-friendly strategies that support best outcomes across the lifespan in autism. About the speaker: Moira Peña, BScOT, MOT Reg. (Ont.) is an … Continued

Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional 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 … Continued

Please join Barb Hoffman, Parent to Parent of NYS, Regional Coordinator, as she presents on A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD. The purpose of this training is to introduce families to the language of … Continued

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

Nicole Blackwell, Lead Paralegal for Mental Health Advocates of WNY - Legal Services will give an introduction and overview of the Legal Services program and discuss the basics of the Social Security disability appeals process. Learn how to navigate throughout … Continued

Overview of Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) This workshop provides parents and caregivers with detailed information about the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).  The class will help you to understand eligibility, the admission process, and any … Continued

Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager / Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS as she presents this wonderful webinar:  Guidelines for Determining the Need for a One-to-One Aide. Let’s explore what the IEP team needs to consider for supplemental … 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 Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager /Education Specialist as she presents 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 … Continued