Front Door Info Session (Chinese) - Webinar
2022-09-21 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
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

How to Protect My Child's Future Through Guardianship, Wills & Trusts via Zoom
2022-09-21 18:00 - 20:00
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 class will help you to understand your options as you begin to think about plans for your special needs child.
Presentation & Discussion with Bruce A. Goldstein | Special Counsel Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak LLP
FREE EVENT!
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Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Starting Over: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren with Special Needs - webinar
2022-09-21 18:30 - 20:00
Please join Dianne O’Connor, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS as she presents a webinar on Starting Over, Grandparents (or Other Relatives) Raising Grandchildren with Special Needs.
There are many reasons why a grandparent, or relative, raising their grandchildren full time. By creating an enriched, supportive, and safe living environment, grandchildren stay connected to their family while keeping them out of foster care.
This webinar will address the advantages and disadvantages of caring for our own and give practical resources and strategies for providing the best for your grandchildren. As one of the most important members of the family, we will also look at ways to care for you along the way.
If you have questions, please contact: Tina Beauparlant – (518) 381-4350.
Moderator- Chris Brewster
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Guidelines for Determining the Need for a One-to-One Aide - webinar
2022-09-22 12:00 - 13:30
Please join Nancy Marmet, Education Advocate 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 questions, please call Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350.
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Front Door Info Session (English) - Webinar
2022-09-22 13:00 - 15:00
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=e471fac90030a2cbb0aa031bfe92f77b4
If you need assistance, please contact Christina Vankeuren 518-388-0431 Christina.M.Vankeuren@opwdd.ny.gov

Key Ingredients for the Start of a Successful School Year! - webinar
2022-09-22 18:00 - 19:15
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager / Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents Key Ingredients for the Start of a Successful School Year!
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 the new school year a little easier for you and your child.
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Education Records Organizer - webinar
2022-09-26 13:00 - 14:15
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 any questions. please contact Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350.
Moderator- Sharon Linne
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Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session via WebEx
2022-09-26 15:00 - 17:00
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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Communicating with the CSE through Letter Writing - webinar
2022-09-27 17:00 - 18:30
Please join Nancy Marmet, 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.
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Communicating with the CSE through Letter Writing - webinar
2022-10-03 12:00 - 13:15
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.
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Transitions from Pediatric to Adult Medical Care - Webinar
2022-10-05 13:00 - 14:00
The transition from pediatric to adult healthcare is a critical stage for all individuals, and particularly so for patients with complex medical needs. Learn about the factors to consider when navigating this challenging life period.
The Speakers
Julie Corder, CNP
Carrie Cuomo, DNP, CPNP
Christine Arnica, MS
Register: https://www.autism.org/transition-medical-care-adulthood/

A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD - webinar
2022-10-11 10:00 - 11:30
Please join Parent to Parent of NYS, Maryalice Fegeley, Regional Manage, 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.
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Key Ingredients For the Start of a Successful School Year! - webinar
2022-10-11 18:00 - 19:30
Come join Namita Modasra to start the school year off GREAT!!
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.
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Understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process for Parents of Preschoolers via Zoom
2022-10-12 11:30 - 13:00
Understanding the IEP Process for Parents of Preschoolers
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.
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT!
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Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org

How to Prepare for a Successful CSE Meeting - webinar
2022-10-12 12:00 - 13:30
Please join Trish Washburn for this 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 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, this training is for you!
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Let’s Take a Crash Course on Understanding how to Read an IEP. - Webinar
2022-10-12 18:00 - 20:00
Come join Namita Modasra as she presents Let’s Take a Crash Course on Understanding how to Read an IEP.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal law, requires certain information to be included in the IEP but doesn’t specify say how the IEP should look. Because states and local school systems may include additional information, forms differ from state to state and may vary between school systems within a state. 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 and can be in the IEP.
If you are a Parent, Grandparent, Family Member or just interested in this topic, this training is for you!
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Is Guardianship the Only Option? An overview of Guardianship and the Many Alternatives - webinar
2022-10-13 10:00 - 12:00
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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When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist Your Visit - webinar
2022-10-13 13:00 - 14:00
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.
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Guidelines for Determining the Need for a One-to-One Aide - webinar
2022-10-17 18:00 - 19:30
Please join Trish Washburn, Education Advocate, 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).
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Creating a Well-Structured Classroom for Autism - Webinar
2022-10-19 13:00 - 14:00
Educational consultant Amy Moore Gaffney, M.A, discusses classroom strategies that can provide helpful support for students with autism.
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. She is also a TEACCH® certified advanced consultant. Ms. Gaffney has experience working with young children, school-age children, and young adults. Through her work as a speech-language pathologist and Autism consultant, she 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/well-structured-classroom-autism/

Education Records Organizer - webinar
2022-10-19 18:00 - 19:00
Please join Trish Washburn, Education 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.
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Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs - webinar
2022-10-20 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.
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Section 504, Students with Disabilities in Public & Private Schools - webinar
2022-10-20 12:00 - 13:30
Please join Nancy Marmet, Education Advocate, for 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 Member, or just interested in this topic, this training is for you!
If you have questions, please call Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350.
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A Beginners Guide to Understanding the Special Education Process - webinar
2022-10-26 11:00 - 12:30
Presenter: Nancy Marmet, Education Specialist.
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 at (518) 381-4350.
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Transitioning from High School to the Adult World after Graduation - webinar
2022-11-07 18:00 - 19:30
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 at (518) 381-4350.
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Understanding the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities - webinar
2022-11-08 11:00 - 13:00
Please join Nancy Marmet, Education Advocate, 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 and 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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Section 504, Students with Disabilities in Public & Private Schools - webinar
2022-11-08 18:30 - 20:00
Please join Namita Modasra, Education Advocate, for 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 Member, or just interested in this topic, this training is for you!
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Education Records Organizer - webinar
2022-11-09 11:00 - 12:00
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 any questions, contact Tina Beauparlant at (518) 381-4350.

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Delayed and Missed Diagnoses of Autistic Women - webinar
2022-11-09 13:00 - 14:00
Tune in to hear Hannah Belcher, PhD, Autistic researcher, speaker, and author, discuss the often late and missed diagnosis of autistic females.
About the speaker:
Dr. Hannah Belcher was diagnosed with ‘Asperger’s Syndrome’ in 2012, at the age of 23. After suffering from mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, and severe agoraphobia, which resulted in her dropping out of school before her GCSEs, her autism was finally identified by an Art Therapist. Since then, Hannah has spent many years conducting research on the often late and missed diagnosis of autistic females, including the use of camouflaging strategies and the mental health repercussions. She started writing the blog ‘Aspertypical’ immediately upon receiving her diagnosis. The blog posts chronicled her journey to better understand and connect with her diagnosis and other autistic people. These have since been archived but can still be viewed on Hannah’s main blog pages.
Hannah has lectured in Psychology and mental health since 2016, for both the Open University and Anglia Ruskin University. After submitting her thesis in March of this year, Hannah has gone on to work for Mind, a leading mental health charity in the UK, and is currently a researcher at King’s College London. Her book, Taking off the Mask, about how autistic people can reduce their camouflaging behaviors and improve their wellbeing, is being published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in 2022.
Hannah has been invited to give talks across the UK on her own experiences of autism and her research, including the British Science Festival (2019) and the National Autism Society’s’ ‘Women and Girls’ conference (2019). She has been interviewed both nationally and globally, featuring on the BBC and ABC, as well as in The Guardian and the New Scientist.
REGISTER: https://www.autism.org/gender-differences-in-diagnoses/

Understanding Your Child’s Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) / Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Process via Zoom
2022-11-09 16:30 - 18:00
Understanding Your Child’s 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.
*Certification of completion available upon request*
REGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT!
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Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
