Autism Society Western New York

Education Records Organizer - Webinar
2022-08-03 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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. This workshop will assist in being more organized in planning a child’s education, and in the CPSE/CSE process.
Webinar Moderator: Sharon Linne
If you have any questions, contact Tina Beauparlant- tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org or 518-381-4350.
Online Webinar- Registration Required. Register

When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist - Webinar
2022-08-03 18:00 - 19:00
Please join Maryalice Fegeley, 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.
Webinar Moderator: Chris Brewster
If you have any questions, please contact Tina Beauparlant at tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org or 518-381-4350.
Online Webinar- Registration Required. Register

Front Door Information Session (English) via WebEx
2022-08-04 16:00 - 18:00
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 you can go to get assistance. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Registration for a session is required.

To register, click here:
https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e8a424071bf043acb70110fc58f08bf89
If you need assistance, please contact Jeffrey Roberts 585-241-5797 Jeffrey.e.roberts@opwdd.ny.gov

All Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English or Spanish, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD website: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door

What Happens After Early Intervention? via Zoom
2022-08-09 11:30 - 13:00
What Happens After Early Intervention?
In this workshop you will learn more about:

How to get ready for your child’s transition to preschool
The transition from Early Intervention (EI) to working with the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)
Information on timelines and commonly used vocabulary to help you better understand the transition process
How to make informed decisions to benefit your child

CTLE Credits Available
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER
FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org

Communicating with the CSE through Letter Writing - Webinar
2022-08-10 11:00 - 12:15
Please join Trish Washburn, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Communicating with the CSE through Letter Writing.
Letter writing can be a very effective method of communication and advocacy for parents of children with disabilities. This training assists parents, guardians, grandparents how to clearly and effectively express concerns, ideas or suggestions to the professionals involved in their child’s special education program.
If you have questions, contact Tina Beauparlant Phone: (518) 381-4350 or Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org.
Webinar Online Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2313056223788016399

Front Door Information Session (English) via WebEx
2022-08-11 13:00 - 15:00
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 you can go to get assistance. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Registration for a session is required.

To register, click here:
https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=ee0ecd8409abd052dfc25c7b8ceda5d20
If you need assistance, please contact Molly Graves 607-217-6588 molly.c.graves@opwdd.ny.gov

All Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English or Spanish, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD website: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door

Loss, Grief, and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs - Webinar
2022-08-15 18:00 - 19:15
Please join Parent to Parent of NYS, Barb Hoffman, Regional Coordinator, as she presents on 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.
If you have questions, please contact Tina Beauparlant tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org or (518) 381-4350.
Webinar Moderator: Sharon Linne
Online Webinar- Registration Required: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5609272238648067599

Key Ingredients For the Start of a Successful School Year! - Webinar
2022-08-16 11:00 - 12:15
A new school year means a new grade, new teachers, new goals, and maybe even a new school! In order to help you and your child with special needs be as successful as they can be, we put together this great presentation with helpful back to school tips that we hope will make this transition into a new school year a little easier for you and your child.
If you have any questions, please contact Tina Beauparlant- tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org.
Online Virtual- Registration Required. Register

A Beginners Guide to Understanding the Special Education Process - Webinar
2022-08-17 10:00 - 11:30
Please join Trish Washburn, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS as she presents this workshop.
This workshop will describe the purpose of special education, introduction to special education process, and services available to children ages birth to 21. This training is for parents, grandparents, guardians, and professionals that are new to the special education process or have limited knowledge. The goal of the training is for attendees to learn the basics of the special education system.
If you have questions, contact Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350 or Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org.
Webinar Online Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7940301759164215823

Front Door Information Session (English) via WebEx
2022-08-17 17:00 - 19:00
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 you can go to get assistance. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Registration for a session is required.

To register, click here:
https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e88563bfce3584a4385ad502f657526d0
If you need assistance, please contact Christina Vankeuren 518-388-0431 Christina.M.Vankeuren@opwdd.ny.gov

All Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English or Spanish, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD website: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door

Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session via WebEx
2022-08-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-13 16:00 - 18:00
All Region 1 Self-Direction Information sessions are WebEx/online format and attendance is taken using the person’s email address. This WebEx (if attended in its entirety) satisfies the requirement for attending a Self-Direction information session.
Attendance is taken using the email address logging in for the session. If you have any additional questions regarding attendance, please call your SD Liaison.
**People who are unable to access a WebEx session should contact their SD Liaison for a phone session.
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Understanding The Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) And Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Process Webinar
2022-08-19 13:00 - 14:00
Understanding the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) & Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Process
Gain an understanding of the regulations, the process, and the roles of the families and the school.
CTLE Credits Available
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER
FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org

Front Door Information Session (English) via WebEx
2022-08-22 16:00 - 18:00
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 you can go to get assistance. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Registration for a session is required.

To register, click here:
https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec9251a94d9a3e8b2cab2ad754bc11829
If you need assistance, please contact Erin Caglioti 631-416-3943 erin.a.caglioti@opwdd.ny.gov

All Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English or Spanish, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD website: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door

Back-To-School Strategies for Autism - Webinar
2022-08-31 13:00 - 14:00
Learn evidence-based strategies for supporting students with autism as they transition back to the classroom.
About the Speaker

Amy Moore Gaffney, M.A., CCC-SLP is an educational consultant with the Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Indiana University, Bloomington. Gaffney has experience working with young children, school-age children, and young adults. Through her work as a speech-language pathologist and Autism consultant, Gaffney has worked with students and their families in a variety of settings, including in-home, public and private schools, and a private clinic.

Register: https://www.autism.org/back-to-school-strategies-2022/

NY ABLE workshop via Zoom
2022-08-31 18:00 - 19:00
The NY ABLE Program is a tax-advantaged savings program for individuals with disabilities and their families to save for their current or long term needs while maintaining their ability to benefit from federal benefits programs such as SSI, SSDI and Medicaid.
Our program offers multiple investment options including a checking account and debit card option allowing individuals with disabilities to maintain their independence and have quick and easy access to their own money.
FREE EVENT!
REGISTER
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org

Front Door Info Session (English) - Webinar
2022-09-01 09:00 - 11:00
The OPWDD Front Door Information Session 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.
Registration:

To register, click here:
https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=ee12264ed5c059e0903ebc36964e6993d
If you need assistance, please contact Jeffrey Roberts 585-241-5797 Jeffrey.e.roberts@opwdd.ny.gov

Front Door Info Session (Spanish) - Webinar
2022-09-01 16:00 - 18:00
La Sesion Informativa de La OPWDD Front Door/Puerta Principal va explicar el proceso de como establecer eligibilidad para servicios y apoyos; describir los tipos de apoyos y servicios que hay desponible y donde pueden solicitar asistencia.
Registración:

Para registrarse, haga clic aquí:
https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=eff7804b736b575e65627a88e5dc008fd

Si necesita ayuda, comuníquese con Miriam Nieto (718) 430-0806
miriam.x.nieto@opwdd.ny.gov

Executive Functioning: Managing the Transition Back to School - webinar
2022-09-12 12:00 - 13:00
The changes that come along with the transition back to school can be overwhelming for students and their families, and even more so for students diagnosed with ASD. The development of executive functioning skills is critical for success in such transitions, and this presentation will focus on the executive function skill development that is essential for the transition back to school.
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Understanding the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities - webinar
2022-09-12 18:00 - 19:30
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 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.
If you have questions, contact: Tina Beauparlant at (518) 381-4350.
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What You Need to Know About Assistive Technology in the IEP - webinar
2022-09-13 11:00 - 12:30
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager /Education Specialist as she presents 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 (518) 381-4350.
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Front Door Info Session (English) - Webinar
2022-09-13 12:00 - 14:00
The OPWDD Front Door Information Session 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.
Registration

To register, click here: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=ea2ec7f84c5375eacf64fb32d6fb82965
If you need assistance, please contact Angelina Gogola, 315-793-9600 ext. 621 angelina.m.gogola@opwdd.ny.gov

Supporting Siblings of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - webinar
2022-09-13 13:00 - 14:30
Having a child with autism spectrum disorder can present unique challenges for family members,
especially siblings. Information, services, supports, and resources are often focused on the autistic child or
the parents. This webinar offers information about the experiences of elementary and middle school –
aged siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder. We also discuss strategies for supporting siblings
and resources available to families, with a particular focus on a sibling support group offered at the NYU
Child Study Center.
SPEAKERS
Lorien Baker, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Lauren Donnelly, PhD, Clinical Director, Autism Spectrum Disorder Service, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Register Now: https://bit.ly/rcasd91322
For any questions or to learn more about the New York City Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (RCASD), headquartered at the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health, please contact: csc.rcasd@nyulangone.org

Autismo y el Procesamiento Sensorial: Estrategias Prácticas para Usar en Casa
2022-09-14 13:00 - 14:00
La transición de la atención médica pediátrica a la de adultos es una etapa crítica para todas las personas, y particularmente para los pacientes con necesidades médicas complejas. Conozca los factores a considerar al navegar por este desafiante período de vida.
Sobre el ponente
Moira Peña, BScOT, MOT Reg. (Ont.) es una terapeuta ocupacional experimentada que trabaja con niños y jóvenes en el espectro del autismo en Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital en Toronto, Ontario, Canadá. Es miembro del Equipo de Expertos del Programa de Autismo de ECHO Ontario, que tiene como objetivo desarrollar aún más las habilidades de los pediatras, psicólogos escolares y maestros para apoyar mejor a los niños y jóvenes autistas y sus familias. Investigadora publicada, ha presentado a nivel nacional e internacional a padres, maestros, profesionales de terapia ocupacional y otros profesionales de la salud. Moira es también la orgullosa creadora y anfitriona de la Cumbre de Autismo de Holland Bloorview.
Webinar gratuito a la 1 p.m. Hora del Este (EE. UU.), Miércoles, 14 de Septiembre de 2022
https://www.autism.org/autismo-y-el-procesamiento-sensorial/

What Does Advocacy Mean in Special Education - webinar
2022-09-14 18:30 - 20:00
Please join Namita Modasra, Education Advocate as she presents What Does Advocacy Mean in Special Education?
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 communicate 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 are a Parent, Grandparent, Family Member or just interested in this topic then this training is for you!
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Parent's Guide to Special Education (Formerly Parent Member) via Zoom-Two Part Series
2022-09-17 09:00 - 11:00
FREE WORKSHOP
2 Parts: Online Training and Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Learn about the Special Education Process and the Individualized Education Program!

Gain understanding about procedures, NYS regulations, and strategies to promote a parent’s understanding and participation in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting.
This course is required to receive a Parent Member Certificate to support a parent of a child with a disability in an IEP meeting.

Part 1 – Online videos & activities
Complete at least 1 day prior to Live Zoom Session
Part 2 – Live Zoom Session
September 17th
9:00 am – 11:00 am
CTLE Credits Available
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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A Beginners Guide to Understanding the Special Education Process - webinar
2022-09-19 18:00 - 19:15
Please join Trish Washburn, Education Advocate for this presentation.
This workshop will describe the purpose of special education, introduction to special education process, and services available to children ages birth to 21. This training is for parents, grandparents, guardians, and professionals that are new to the special education process or have limited knowledge. The goal of the training is for attendees to learn the basics of the special education system.
If you have questions, contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350.
REGISTER

Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs - webinar
2022-09-20 17:30 - 18:30
Please join Maryalice Fegeley, Regional Manager/ Regional Coordinator, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on 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.
Moderator – Sharon Linne
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Front Door Info Session (Chinese) - Webinar
2022-09-21 16:00 - 18:00
OPWDD 前门信息会议将概述您如何有资格获得支持和服务的流程、可用的支持和服务类型以及您可以在哪里获得帮助。
Registration

To register, click here: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e1b4eda4171f79f10801c8d69dca0ae6d
If you need assistance, please contact Xindi Xu, 718-722-2745, xindi.x.xu@opwdd.ny.gov
