Education Records Organizer - webinar
2023-03-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Please join Dodie Daniels, Regional Coordinator, Parent to Parent of NYS as she presents this wonderful webinar.
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 you in being more organized in planning a child’s education, and in the CPSE/CSE process.
If you have any questions, please contact Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350.
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How to Prepare for a Successful CSE Meeting - webinar
2023-03-08 18:00 - 19:30
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager/Education Specialist, as she presents this wonderful presentation on How to Prepare for a Successful CSE Meeting.
This training is to help parents, who approach IEP meetings with fear and dread. If this is you attended this training and we have some suggestions to help you feel more at ease and 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 guardian, then this training is for you!
If you have questions, please contact Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350.
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Residential Placement Online Discussion Group- Parents who have a child or adult in a Residential placement via Zoom
2023-03-09 19:00 - 20:00
Are you considering a residential school or program for your son/daughter and just don’t know how you will ever be able to make this decision? Do you feel guilty for even thinking about it? Do you have a family member in a residential program and are struggling to make peace with this decision?
Parent to Parent is excited to host a Parent Discussion Group facilitated by Mariela Adams, for families with children and adults of all ages that have children in residential school or are considering a residential placement for their loved one.
Come join us for an hour of support and conversation about this important topic.
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Evidence-Based Supports for Children, Adolescents, & Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder -Free virtual conference
2023-03-10 08:30 - 15:00
Institute for Child Development presents the 6th Annual Binghamton Regional Center for ASD Spring Conference for Families, Educators, & Providers
Evidence-Based Supports for Children, Adolescents, & Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
FREE 2023 Virtual Conference Theme: Neurodivergent Coping and Social Success is on Friday, March 10 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Keynote I – Stuck in the Middle! Program Development and Supports for Students with ASD at the Middle School Level presented by Sanja Cale, Ph. D., BCBA-D & Kristin Durante, M. S. (1.5 CE/Contact Hours – NYSED CTLEs, Social Work, BACB)
Keynote II – It’s Never too Late: Friendships, Mental Health, and Well-Being in ASD Across the Lifespan presented by Amy Van Hecke, Ph. D. (1.5 CE/Contact Hours- NYSED CTLEs, Social Work)
Workshop I – Occupational Therapy at Home: Helping Families Promote Skills in Everyday Activities presented by Deborah Eckhardt, OTR/L (1.0 CE/Contact Hours- NYSED CTLEs, Social Work)
Workshop II – Making Sense of a Sensory-Intense World: Practical Coping and Opportunities for Connection presented by Rachel N. S. Cavalari, Ph. D., BCBA-D (1.0 CE/Contact Hours- NYSED CTLEs, Social Work, BACB)
The detailed conference brochure is available at BRCASD’s website: https://brcasd.binghamton.edu
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Understanding Your Child's FBA and BIP Process via Zoom
2023-03-10 16:30 - 18:00
Gain an understanding of the regulations, the process, and the roles of the families and the school.
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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OPWDD FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION (Spanish)- online
2023-03-13 10:00 - 12:00
The 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. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
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, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.
Registration is required. REGISTER HEAR.

Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session via WebEx/online
2023-03-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-29 09:00 - 11:00
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.
REGISTER HERE.

Section 504, Students with Disabilities in Public & Private Schools - webinar
2023-03-14 18:00 - 20:00
Please join Nancy Marmet, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Section 504, Students with Disabilities in Public & Private Schools.
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.
If you are a Parent, Grandparent, Family Members, or just interested in this topic then this training is for you!
If you have any questions, please call Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350.
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OPWDD FRONT DOOR INFORMAITON SESSION (English) - online
2023-03-15 09:00 - 11:00
The 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. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
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, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.
Registration is required. REGISTER HERE.
Contact for assistance: Richard Labonte (585) 241-5842 or Richard.S.Labonte@opwdd.ny.gov

What Does Advocacy Mean in Special Education via Zoom
2023-03-16 18:00 - 19:30
Please join Namita Modasra for this training on 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!
REGISTER HERE.

ABLE Account Basics and NDI AT Loan Program Resources via Zoom
2023-03-16 19:00 - 20:30
ABLE Account Basics and NDI AT Loan Program Resources
Presenter: Laurie Schaller, the National Disability Institute
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OPWDD FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION (English) - online
2023-03-21 10:00 - 12:00
The 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. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
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, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.
Registration is required. REGISTER HERE.
Contact for assistance: Kelli Smith (845) 695-7330 or Kelli.l.smith@opwdd.ny.gov

Is Guardianship the Only Option? An overview of Guardianship and the Many Alternatives. - via Zoom
2023-03-21 11:00 - 13:00
Come join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager / Education Specialist as we explore: Is Guardianship the Only Option? An overview of Guardianship and the Many Alternatives.
Let’s face it nothing keeps parents up at night more than thinking about who will care for our child/children when we are no longer able to care for them. This workshop will increase the knowledge of families of individuals with disabilities about the options besides legal guardianship for adults with disabilities. If your adult child does not need full guardianship, there are other options that we will explore in this presentation. We will also discuss guardianship and the legal requirements.
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Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs - webinar
2023-03-21 19:00 - 20:00
Please join Sharon Linne, 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.
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Understanding the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities via Zoom
2023-03-22 18:00 - 20:00
Please join Namita Modasra, Education Advocate, 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.
REGISTER HERE.

NEW- (LRE) Least Restrictive Environment What You Need to Know - webinar
2023-03-23 11:00 - 12:30
Have you heard of LRE or the Least Restrictive Environment? Many parents are unaware of what is means. (LRE) stands for Least Restrictive Environment and is part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It refers to the placement that your child is in. Least restrictive environment is an important part of your child’s IEP.
Join Parent to Parent NYS for this new presentation and learn what the laws says about LRE.
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Loss, Grief, and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs - webinar
2023-03-28 11:00 - 12:00
Please join Parent to Parent of NYS, Dodie Daniels, 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.
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OPWDD FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION (English) - online
2023-03-29 13:00 - 15:00
The 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. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
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, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.
Registration is required. REGISTER HERE.
Contact for assistance: Erin Caglioti (631) 416-3943 orerin.a.caglioti@opwdd.ny.gov

Front Door Information Session (English) - webinar
2023-04-03 09:00 - 11:00
The 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. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
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, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.

Register here: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r3cd1e4fae54f217b15214da2a6fabdba
If you need assistance, please contact Richard Labonte at 585-241-5842 or Richard.S.Labonte@opwdd.ny.gov

Self-Directed Services: A Caregiver Guide - Live webinar
2023-04-03 19:00 - 20:00
Have you been wondering about Self-Directed Services? Come learn the basics of self-directed services that are an option for families with OPWDD. This will include a discussion about what types of supports and services can be included in a self-direction budget.
Live webinar on Monday, April 3 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
REGISTER here for this FREE event!
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170 | http://www.parentnetworkwny.org/events
About the speaker
Bonnie has worked with Parent Network since 2021 as a Family Support Specialist; she is passionate about supporting families to secure all the benefits and services to help them reach their goals. In 2022 Bonnie became in independent broker for individuals who want to self-direct their OPWDD services. Bonnie is a NYS credentialed Peer Support Specialist as well as a NYS credentialed Family Peer Advocate; she is also the parent of a child with multiple diagnoses including ADHD and autism.

Guidelines for Determining the Need for a One-to-One Aide via Zoom
2023-04-04 12:30 - 13:30
Please join Namita Modasra, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS for this wonderful webinar: Guidelines for Determining the Need for a One-to-One Aide.
Let’s explore what the IEP team needs to consider, 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 in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
If you have any questions, please call Tina Beauparlant at (518) 381-4350.
Register here.

Preparing to Transition from High School to the Adult World after Graduation via Zoom
2023-04-05 11:00 - 12:30
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 any questions, contact Tina Beauparlant at (518) 381-4350.
REGISTER here.

Communicating with the CPSE / CSE through Letter Writing via Zoom
2023-04-05 18:00 - 19:00
Please join Namita Modasra, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Communicating with the CPSE/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 any questions, contact Tina Beauparlant at (518) 381-4350.
REGISTER here.

Front Door Info Session (Spanish) via WebEx
2023-04-06 10:00 - 12:00
Agenda
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.
Registration

Para registrarse, haga clic aquí: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r829db7eea1bacc1f236e867c912377b5
Si necesita ayuda, comuníquese con Miriam Nieto 718-430-0806 or Miriam.X.Nieto@opwdd.ny.gov

Front Door Information Session (English) via WebEx
2023-04-11 09:00 - 11:00
The 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. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
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, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.
Register here: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r7f935a1ad40f35cf6d6f83c8b713348f
If you need assistance, please contact Molly Graves at 607-217-6588 or molly.c.graves@opwdd.ny.gov

How to Protect My Child's Future Through Guardianship, Wills & Trusts via Zoom
2023-04-11 18:00 - 20:00
How to Protect My Child’s Future Through Guardianship, Wills & Trusts
Planning for the future is especially important when you have a child with a disability. This workshop provides parents or caregivers with an overview of things to think about: guardianship, wills, and trusts.
The workshop will help you to understand your options as you begin to think about plans for your special needs child.
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
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FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Autism and Pica - webinar
2023-04-12 13:00 - 14:00
Tune in to hear Dean Alexander, Ph.D., discuss pica, the ingestion of non-food substances, which has received insufficient attention as a common, sometimes lethal, form of self-injurious behavior. Behavioral approaches to treatment, more often than not, fall short. Biological intervention, if supported, may hold out new promise.
Handouts are available for download (PDF) HERE
This is a joint presentation by ARI and the World Autism Organisation.
About the speaker:
Dr. Dean Alexander has worked at centers for children with physical handicaps and emotional disturbances and adults with developmental disabilities (Lanterman Developmental Center) before entering Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA. At CGU, Dr. Alexander teamed up with Dr. Laura Schreibman, then worked on Dr. Ivar Lovaas’s landmark Young Autism Project; this led to a case study and a co-authorship of Dr. Lovaas’s first two books. Returning to LDC as a psychologist, he co-authored the first behavioral treatment of pica while gaining familiarity with nutritional and vitamin-driven approaches through literature and conferences presented by the Autism Research Institute.
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Region 1 Self-Direction Information Sessions via WebEx/online
2023-04-12 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.
Registration is required. Register here.

Neurodiversity at Work: Perspectives on Autism and Employment via Zoom
2023-04-13 16:30 - 18:00
NYU Regional Center for ASD – Autism Month Event
Neurodiversity At Work: Perspectives on Autism and Employment
Thursday, April 13, 2023 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
With only 15-20% of autistic individuals estimated to be employed in the US, there is a clear opportunity to build a more inclusive workforce. In this Autism Month panel, we will hear perspectives from self-advocates and community professionals about how to support individuals with autism throughout the varying stages of the employment process. We will discuss topics like workplace accommodations and how employers can reinforce neurodiverse employees’ success. We will also discuss navigating self-disclosure in the workplace, job development resources in NYC, and more.
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PANELISTS
AJ France, Partnerships Manager, KultureCity
Jason Ramriez, Advance Program Supervisor, Goodwill
Sean Culkin, Board Member, KultureCity
Beth Harper, MSW, Youth Educator, INCLUDEnyc
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Learn More
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.
