A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD - webinar
2022-07-13 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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.
If you have questions, please contact Tina Beauparlant – Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org Phone: 518-381-4350.
Online Webinar- Registration Required: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3974101635467102734

What Families And Caregivers Need To Know About The New York State Alternative Assessment (NYSAA) via Zoom
2022-07-15 13:00 - 14:00
What Families Need to Know about the New York State Alternative Assessments (NYSAA)
Participants will learn:

The criteria for NYSAA eligibility
The type of assessments used to measure a NYSAA student’s performance and how often
How a NYSAA determination affects graduation options and plans for life after high school

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

Guidelines for Determining the Need for a One-to-One Aide - Webinar
2022-07-18 11:00 - 12:30
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 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 (518) 381-4350 or email Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org.
Webinar Online Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5660346751226422031

Parent's Guide to Special Education (formerly Parent Member) via Zoom
2022-07-18 18:00 - 20:00
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
July 18th
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs - webinar
2022-07-19 10:00 - 11:00
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.
If you have questions, please contact Tina Beauparlant – Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org Phone: (518) 381-4350.
Online Webinar- Registration is required: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2212227714167130125

Front Door Information Session (English) via WebEx
2022-07-19 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=e5136f18d164b66def4c99fbbc2ad5092
If you need assistance, please contact Kelli Smith 845-695-7330 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

Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session via WebEx
2022-07-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-08-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-30 10:00 - 12:00
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

Front Door Information Session (English) via WebEx
2022-07-27 10:00 - 12:00
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=e9863a84fe82c2f38d8e6131d3cad33ab
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

Gender Differences in Functional Brain Organization - webinar
2022-07-27 13:00 - 14:00
Tune in to hear Kaustubh Supekar, PhD, describe recent findings about how girls with autism differ in several brain centers compared with boys with autism.
About the speaker:
Kaustubh Supekar, PhD, is a clinical Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford Medicine.
REGISTER: https://www.autism.org/gender-brain-differences-autism/

What is Section 504? - Webinar
2022-08-01 12:00 - 13:15
Please join Trish Washburn, Education Advocate, 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.
If you are a Parent, Grandparent, Family Member, or just interested in this topic then this training is for you!
If you have questions, please contact Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350 or Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org.
Webinar Online Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8627988008221792783

Front Door Information Session (Spanish) via WebEx
2022-08-03 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Para registrarse, haga clic aquí:
https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e55ffab773c63c7837ccb0dcbb9dc8166
Si necesita ayuda, comuníquese con Clara Fournier 718-430-0761 Clara.Fournier@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

Education Records Organizer - Webinar
2022-08-03 16:00 - 17:00
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.
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

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
