Live Webinar on February 3: ISO ADHD Specialists: How to Find the Best Professional to Diagnose and Treat Your Symptoms
2022-02-03 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
The top two reasons why people stop taking their ADHD medication:

they don’t feel listened to by their doctor
they disagree over the best way to treat the condition

Finding a qualified professional to diagnose and manage symptoms of ADHD is a complex — and vitally important — process. Who is qualified to diagnose the condition? Who can prescribe ADHD medication? Who can’t? Getting answers is tough. Forging a productive relationship with a qualified professional who “gets” ADHD maybe even tougher.

You may never find the “perfect” fit with a diagnostician or prescriber, but there are strategies you can follow for working productively with your chosen professional. In this webinar, Laurie Dupar, trained Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner and founder of the International ADHD Coach Training Center, will share her plan for weeding out and working with professionals to ensure effective treatment of ADHD.
You will learn to:

Search for and find the right professional to diagnose ADHD
Determine if your practitioner is a qualified ADHD expert
Discern who can prescribe medications for ADHD
Identify professionals who are qualified to coach or provide therapy for ADHD
Work effectively with a practitioner through telemedicine

Click here to Register
Meet the Expert Speaker:
Laurie Dupar is a trained Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with more than 20 years of experience as a credentialed ADHD Life Coach™. In 2015 she founded the International ADHD Coach Training Center (iACTcenter.com), an International Coaching Federation-approved coach training program. Using live virtual training technology, her students worldwide benefit from her unparalleled expertise in the neuroscience and behavior management of ADHD.
Laurie’s goal of increasing awareness of ADHD and to reduce its stigma led her to create the #1 Amazon bestseller series, the ADHD Awareness Book Project, whose titles include 365 Ways to Succeed with ADHD, Inspirational Ways to Succeed with ADHD, and Wacky Ways to Succeed with ADHD. She is a sought-after speaker and presenter on topics of ADHD, coaching, and entrepreneurship.
Have a question for our expert? There will be an opportunity to post questions for the presenter during the live webinar.

New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) Information for Families of Students with Disabilities via Zoom
2022-02-05 10:00 - 11:00
NYSAA measures the attainment of the State’s learning standards in the areas of English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science for all students with the most severe disabilities in Grades 3-8 and high school.
In this workshop you will learn more about:

State assessment options
What the test entails
How it will affect a student’s post-secondary planning
Eligibility and decision-making process
Graduation/student exit options

REGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT!
Register: https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/new-york-state-alternate-assessment-nyssa-information-for-families-of-students-with-disabilities/
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
call: 716.332.4170

Webinar- A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD
2022-02-07 18:00 - 19:30
Please join Parent to Parent of NYS, Maryalice Fegeley, 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 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 Home and Community Based Services Waiver, and Family Support Services.
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/945424288990518288
If you have questions, contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350 or tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org

Understanding the Regulation of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities - Webinar
2022-02-08 13:00 - 14:30
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager / Education Specialist, 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.
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6605106515437410573
If you have questions, contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350 or Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org

Front Door Information Session via WebEx
2022-02-08 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=ee7c67e5271d53427ba1b572e5ec37af6 If you need assistance, please contact Angelina Gogola at 315-793-9600 ext 621 or angelina.m.gogola@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

Let’s Take a Crash Course on understand how to read an IEP! - webinar
2022-02-09 18:00 - 19:30
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 is created through a team effort and reviewed at least once a year. This training will teach you how to read the IEP so you can understand what should be in the IEP.
Zoom Online registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlc–pqz0sHdfBuOp_LH2QLQXRn7bt8Jk2
Contact: Tina Beauparlant- Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org

Live Webinar: Bonding Activities: Effective, Practical Relationship-Building Ideas for ADHD Families
2022-02-10 13:00 - 14:15
Register below for this free expert webinar to get relationship-building ideas for your teen with ADHD on Thursday, February 10, at 1 pm ET.
Sign up and you will receive the free webinar replay link after 2/10 as well!

ADHD Expert: Norrine Russell, Ph.D. Verified Updated on December 6, 2021

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Do you ever feel like your relationship with your child or teen revolves around their ADHD — and not who they are as a person? That all your time is spent talking about school and chores and what’s NOT done? ADHD can sometimes obscure your child’s true self and prevent joyful connections.
Here, learn how and why the three core symptoms of ADHD — dysregulated attention/focus, impulsivity, and hyperactivity — get in the way building a relationship with your child. For each of the three core facets of ADHD, learn how to identify when and how symptoms are affecting the parent-child relationship — and how to overcome those challenges with relationship-building strategies.
Get conversation starters and sample language for each parenting stage — childhood, middle school, and high school — plus strategies to build connections, ideas for one-on-one activities they’ll love, and advice for better listening and asking questions to build connection will all be included.
Finally, learn how to use games in fun, engaging ways to build connection — this includes board games, conversation games, cooperative games, art/craft activities, and outdoor games. Get a list of lesser-known but highly enjoyable games and activities, plus learn how to prepare for game nights and make the experience successful.
In this webinar, you will learn:

How to work with, not against, the core symptoms of ADHD to form a deeper connection with your child or teen
Specific techniques, phrases, and responses for deepening conversations with your child or teen
Ways to use child- or teen-led time to form a stronger bond
Activities for one-on-one time that everyone will LOVE
Games to use with children and teens with ADHD to build their executive functioning skills in fun ways

Have a question for our expert? There will be an opportunity to post questions for the presenter during the live webinar.
Meet the Expert Speaker:
Dr. Norrine Russell is the owner of Russell Coaching for Students, which she founded in 2009. Russell Coaching provides academic and ADHD coaching to students across the United States, Canada, and the UK. With over twenty years of experience creating positive youth development and parenting education programs, Dr. Russell has extensive knowledge of child development, learning styles, special needs, and positive parenting philosophies. She blends this knowledge to provide students and parents with comprehensive support and the tools they need to grow and thrive. Dr. Russell has a Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University with a focus on psychology and education.

Having The Talk: Sexual Behavior, Reproduction and Youth with Disabilities via Zoom
2022-02-10 18:00 - 20:00
Having The Talk: Sexual Behavior, Reproduction and Youth with Disabilities
Would you like to have a more comfortable conversation about sexuality and sexual identity with your family member with a disability?
Do you want to learn what words to use so that you can “have the talk” or answer questions about how their bodies are changing?
Learn the value of early and ongoing discussions and appropriate social behavior at home and in the community.

REGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT!
Register: https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/having-the-talk-sexual-behavior-reproduction-and-youth-with-disabilities/

Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org

Webinar- Education Records Organizer
2022-02-14 13:00 - 14:00
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.
If you have questions, contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350 or tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6660482320522103564

Front Door Information Session via WebEx
2022-02-14 14:00 - 16:00
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=ef4a817ca4902e1da08dc6bd67b5f699e If you need assistance, please contact Kelli Smith at 845-695-7330 or Kelli.l.smith@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

Assistive Technology in the IEP - webinar
2022-02-15 11:00 - 12:30
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 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 or Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org.
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8166558162414279437

BEHAVIOR STRATEGIES FOR THE BIG FOUR - SLEEPING
2022-02-15 12:00 - 13:00
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 disorders. The parent workshops will consist of a presentation followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Workshops are on the third Tuesday of each month, from 12:00 pm—1:00 pm:
Tuesday, January 18 – Behavior
Tuesday, February 15 – Sleeping
Tuesday, March 15 – Feeding
Tuesday, April 19 – Toileting
Featuring Presenters from Autism Learning Partners:
Rachael Schneider, MA, BCBA-LBA – Executive Director-IN, MD, MI, NJ, NY, & OH and PA
Kathy Honer, Psy.D., BCBA-D, LBA – Senior Behavior Analyst, Licensed Psychologist
Kara Wozniak, MA, BCBA-LBA – Clinical Director- Buffalo & Yonkers, NY
Here is the link to log on or call in:
Join from the meeting link: https://autismlearningpartners.zoom.us/j/86949654257?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 869 4965 4257 Passcode: [REDACTED]
Call in: +1 (346) 248-7799,,86949654257# US

Transitioning from High School to the Adult World after Graduation - Webinar
2022-02-15 17:00 - 18:30
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Parent to Parent of NYS, Regional 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.
If you have questions, contact Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350 or Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org.
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4456179208670246669

Understanding the IEP Process for Parents of Preschool Students via Zoom
2022-02-16 11:30 - 13:00
Is your child going into Preschool Special Education?
Learn about the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) process, your role in the process, and identify the different components of the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Discuss how to develop relationships and practices that build home-school collaboration and support your child.

REGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT!
Register: https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/understanding-the-iep-process-for-parents-of-preschoolers/
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
call: 716.332.4170

A Beginners Guide to Understanding the Special Education Process - Webinar
2022-02-16 16:00 - 17:15
Presenter: Trish Washburn, Education Advocate.
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.
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5325254089967009804

Webinar-The Nuts and Bolts of Telemedicine- Are you Ready for your Family’s Telemedicine Appointment?
2022-02-16 18:00 - 19:15
Please join Lin Perry, Project Director, Family to Family Healthcare Information Center, as she presents a webinar on Are you ready for your child’s telemedicine appointment?
Tele-what? What is telehealth? What is telemedicine? Are they different? How do I navigate these appointments with my child? Do I have the same rights as I do during an appointment at the office? What accommodations do I have to request to make these appointments truly family-centered? Do I have the technology I need to make these appointments happen effectively?
Come explore the world of telemedicine as Lin Perry, Project Director for the Family to Family Health Information Center at Parent to Parent of NYS presents part of the Nuts and Bolts of Telemedicine: Essentials for a Family-Centered Care Experience, part of Telehealth Curriculum developed by Family Voices National with funding through the 2020 CARES Act. We will provide you the information and resources that you need to make your child’s telehealth appointments the best possible. If you have questions, contact Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350 or tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org.
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3802725156181608715

Webinar- Health Care Notebook Overview
2022-02-17 12:00 - 13:15
Please join Lin Perry, Project Director, Family to Family Healthcare Information Center 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.
If you have questions, contact Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350.
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1777370861735888142

Live Webinar: Build Your ADHD Emotional Resilience: Strategies for Adults Who Feel Things Deeply
2022-02-17 13:00 - 14:15
Register below for this free expert webinar on emotional resilience on Thursday, February 17 at 1 pm ET.
Sign up and you will receive the free webinar replay link after Feb. 17 as well!

Register to reserve your spot for this free webinar and webinar replay ►
Not available February 17? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.
Sometimes, adults with ADHD react with intense emotion when things don’t go according to expectations. Even minor frustrations and interruptions can cause us to overreact with an outburst or meltdown, making it hard to complete tasks and maintain relationships. What happens then? How do we rebound and recover? How do we return to and finish the task we started? How do we repair the damage to our relationships?
We can’t always stop intense emotions from spilling over, but we can learn to minimize the damage they cause to others and ourselves. Adults with ADHD can learn to calm their runaway emotions and find ways to express their feelings in a healthy way. In this webinar, participants will learn how to “bounce back” from emotional outbursts, gain insights about their emotional dysregulation, and develop emotionally healthy responses in the future.
In addition, participants will learn

Techniques for monitoring emotions
A two-part strategy to release emotions effectively and restore a sense of wellbeing
Ways to express “big” ADHD emotions in a healthy manner
How to repair personal and professional relationships damaged by emotional outbursts
Proven strategies for practicing emotional resilience

Have a question for our expert? There will be an opportunity to post questions for the presenter during the live webinar.
Meet the Expert Speaker:
Tamara Rosier, Ph.D., is the founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, where she and her staff work with individuals with ADHD (and their families) to learn strategies and develop new skills to live effectively with ADHD. Dr. Rosier is also the president of the ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO). Her book, Your Brain’s Not Broken (#CommissionsEarned), discusses strategies for managing the emotional aspects of ADHD.

Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session via WebEx
2022-02-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-02-28 10:00 - 12:00
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 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.
Register: NYS Information Technology Service WebEx Enterprise Site

Webinar- Benefits and Entitlements for People with Disabilities
2022-02-17 18:00 - 19:15
Please join Lin Perry, Project Director, Family to Family Healthcare Information Center, as she presents a webinar on Benefits and Entitlements for People with Disabilities. Join Lin Perry as she unravels the web of public benefits and Medicaid waivers available to people with disabilities. This is a very complicated issue and many families don’t know where to begin so let us help you get started. The purpose of the webinar is to provide caregivers with the information about state and federal programs so they will have the knowledge to know what their loved one is eligible for.
If you have questions, contact Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350.
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6584866706942243596

What is Section 504? - Webinar
2022-02-22 13:00 - 14:00
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 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 and their school district’s Committee on Special Education.
If you are a Parent, Grandparent, Family Members, or just interested in this topic then this training is for you!
If you have questions, please call Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350 or Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org
Webinar Online Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8702744903303952141

Live Webinar: 7 Insights Into the ADHD Brain That Transform Lives
2022-02-22 13:00 - 14:15
Register below for this free expert webinar on insights on the ADHD brain on Tuesday, February 22 at 1 pm ET.
Sign up and you will receive the free webinar replay link after Feb. 22 as well!

Register to reserve your spot for this free webinar and webinar replay ►
Not available February 22? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.
Tips and strategies for overcoming ADHD challenges abound, and they often work. But what about when they don’t?
Should we assume the strategy is wrong or ineffective? Or probe deeper and question whether the real problem is buried in the root cause of the challenge? This is when “aha insights” about the ADHD brain can reveal important truths and move you forward. As an ADHD coach of 14 years, I’ve seen lives transformed by a renewed focus on self-awareness, self-observation, and mindset — not on strategies and tips.
Take procrastination. There is a high correlation between uncertainty and procrastination. If it is unclear about what to do, how long it will take, what input is needed, or what perspective to take, the ADHD brain will reflexively try to escape to more pleasurable activities. Knowing this can help you move past avoidance the next time it crops up.
Here are several life-changing insights that have helped those with ADHD find solutions to their toughest problems. We will discuss these, and more, in this webinar:

Organization is a two-step process
Feeling is easier than thinking
Managing task characteristics differs from managing tasks
Task Darwinism is an organizing principle
Surrendering yourself to sleep is essential

Have a question for our expert? There will be an opportunity to post questions for the presenter during the live webinar.
Meet the Expert Speaker:
Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC is an ADHD coach, founder of DIG Coaching Practice, and host of Attention Talk Radio and Attention Talk Video. He coaches his clients to help them realize their potential in business and in their personal lives. Having learned to manage attention and deal with his own challenges, Jeff developed his “anatomy of attention” construct to help his clients control their attention and move past barriers. Jeff holds an MBA from the University of Tampa, professional designations from ICF, PAAC, and certifications from ADD Coach Academy and Coaches Training Institute. Jeff is a member of ADDA, CHADD, ACO, PAAC, ADD Resources, and ICF.

Guidelines for Determining the Need for a One-to-One Aide - Webinar
2022-02-22 17:00 - 18:30
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 considering, supplemental aids, services and program modifications for all students with disabilities.
A key question for the IEP team is to consider whether the student with a disability does or does not require one-to-one support to make meaningful progress toward annual goals in the IEP and in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
If you have questions, please call Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350 or Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org
Webinar Online Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2237261389725316877

Front Door Information Session via WebEx
2022-02-23 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=ef1b1f3a302151d66be4100e5a82605e6 If you need assistance, please contact Christina Vankeuren 518-388-0431 or 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

Webinar- How to Prepare for a Successful CSE Meeting
2022-02-23 18:00 - 19:30
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, attended this training and there may be some suggestions to help you feel more at ease and able to participate as a full member of the team that plans your child’s special education program.
If you are a Parent, Grandparent, Family Member, or just interested in this topic then this training is for you!
Zoom Online registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqduivqTssHdVPZSCo5TYvDynQnzc8kfC_
If you have questions, contact Tina Beauparlant- Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org

Front Door Information Session via WebEx
2022-02-28 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=e9068fdc1a507f96941ad57fbe148ea30 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

Overview of OPWDD - Free Workshop via Zoom
2022-03-01 18:00 - 19:30
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 updates to the service.
Nicole Hall, MSW Eligibility Navigator
Parent Network WNY
REGISTER
FOR MORE INFORMATION
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716-332-4170
online: http://www.parentnetworkwny.org/events

Food and Sleep - Webinar
2022-03-02 12:00 - 13:15
Tune in to hear nutritionist Vicki Kobliner, RD, describe nutritional strategies for improving sleep.
About the speaker:

Vicki Kobliner is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist with over 20 years of expertise applying a Functional Nutrition approach to the care of children and adults. She utilized her wealth of experience with both traditional and integrative modalities, incorporating the power of food, herbs and targeted nutrition support for both prevention of and healing from both acute and chronic illnesses. Vicki sees pediatric patients and their families and has extensive experience in addressing a wide variety of childhood illnesses.
Vicki is a contributing author to two books: A Compromised Generation: The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in Americas Children, and Essential Remedies for Women’s Health. Vicki sits on the professional advisory board of the Neurological Health Foundation, and Epidemic Answers and was a member of the Connecticut PANDAS/PANS Legislative Advisory Council. She has lectured nationally and internationally about the role of nutrition in chronic disease and speaks frequently for the Autism Research Institute. She is on faculty at the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs.
Register: https://www.autism.org/food-and-sleep/

Preparing For High School via Zoom
2022-03-03 18:00 - 20:00
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 for all areas of life. An early understanding of graduation requirements will help to simplify this transition to independence.
CTLE Credits Available
REGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT!
Register: https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/preparing-for-high-school/

Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
