Webinars

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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. … Continued

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: … Continued

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 … Continued

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.  … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued