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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T090000
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SUMMARY:Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session via WebEx/online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAttendance is taken using the email address logging in for the session. If you have any additional questions regarding attendance\, please call your SD Liaison.\n**People who are unable to access a WebEx session should contact their SD Liaison for a phone session. \nRegistration is required.  Register here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/region-1-self-direction-information-session-via-webex-online-7/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T210939Z
UID:7883-1686135600-1686139200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Education Records Organizer via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please join Dodie Daniels\, Regional Coordinator\, Parent to Parent of NYS as she presents this wonderful webinar.\nThis 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.\nIf you have any questions\, contact Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/education-records-organizer-via-zoom-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230329T224210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T224210Z
UID:7725-1686229200-1686236400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:ASISTA A UNA SESIÓN INFORMATIVA DE FRONT DOOR  PARA OBTENER INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LOS APOYOS Y SERVICIOS
DESCRIPTION:ASISTA A UNA SESIÓN INFORMATIVA DE FRONT DOOR PARA OBTENER INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LOS APOYOS Y SERVICIOS\nLas sesiones informativas de Front Door de la OPWDD describen el proceso de cómo usted puede ser elegible para los apoyos y servicios\, los tipos de apoyos y servicios disponibles y adónde se puede ir para obtener ayuda.\nEn la actualidad\, todas las sesiones se están ofreciendo a distancia por WebEx.  La duración de la sesión es de dos horas.\nLas sesiones informativas de Front Door están enumeradas debajo. También se puede encontrar esta información en el sitio web de la OPWDD aquí: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions. \nPara las sesiones es necesario estar registrado. Una vez que haya encontrado el día y horario que más le convenga\, por favor haga clic en el enlace para registrarse para la sesión. Si usted está viendo una copia impresa de este folleto\, puede registrarse en el sitio web con el enlace mencionado con anterioridad o comunicarse con el contacto indicado debajo para la sesión a la cual desea asistir. \nTodas las Oficinas Regionales ofrecen servicios de traducción para el idioma que se adapte mejor a sus necesidades. Si necesita una sesión en otro idioma que no sea inglés o español\, incluyendo el lenguaje de señas estadounidense (ASL)\, por favor póngase en contacto con su oficina local de Front Door. Los números de contacto de Front Door se pueden encontrar en el sitio web de la OPWDD aquí: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door. \nRegister here. \nIf you need assistance\, contact Miriam Nieto at 718-430-0806 or Miriam.X.Nieto@opwdd.ny.gov.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/asista-a-una-sesion-informativa-de-front-door-para-obtener-informacion-sobre-los-apoyos-y-servicios-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230316T001624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T001624Z
UID:7547-1686322800-1686328200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Your Child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Your Child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) \nGain an understanding of the components\, the process\, and the roles of the families and the school. \n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER. \nFREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/understanding-your-childs-individualized-education-program-iep-via-zoom-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230329T221933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T221933Z
UID:7715-1686672000-1686679200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION (English) via WebEx/online
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES\nThe 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.\nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours. \nRegistration for a session is required. Register here. \nAll 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 \nIf you need assistance\, contact Angelina Gogola at 315-793-9600 ext. 621 or Angelina.M.Gogola@opwdd.ny.gov.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/front-door-information-session-english-via-webex-online-8/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230516T211231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T211231Z
UID:7885-1686682800-1686688200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Self Direction via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Come join us to understand what Self Direction is and how it can help your family.\nPresenter: Amber Suttle – Director of Self-Directed Services at Wildwood Programs \nAs an HCBS Waiver funded program through OPWDD\, Self- Direction is a person-centered support that puts the individual and their family in control of service delivery.\nJoin us for this informative webinar to learn more. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/understanding-self-direction-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230516T204425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T183150Z
UID:7871-1686767400-1686772800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Rich Summer! via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Rich Summer! \nDo you have kiddos with sensory needs? \nAre you wondering what you’ll do over the summer to keep them regulated and healthy?  \nSummertime can feel daunting! \nJoin Amy Ruffino and Parent Network for an evening of learning and support! If you are looking fo rideas for your own children or children you work with\, make sure to tune in. \nWorkshop followed by Q & A. \n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/sensory-rich-summer-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230320T175606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T175606Z
UID:7630-1686769200-1686772800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs - webinar
DESCRIPTION: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. \nREGISTER here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/preventing-parent-burnout-for-parents-of-children-with-special-needs-webinar-9/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230329T222228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T222228Z
UID:7717-1687363200-1687370400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION (English) via WebEx/online
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES\nThe 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.\nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours. \nRegistration for a session is required. Register here. \nAll 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 \nIf you need assistance\, contact Monica Moore at 315-473-6985 or monica.moore@opwdd.ny.gov.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/front-door-information-session-english-via-webex-online-9/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230329T190401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T183319Z
UID:7691-1687449600-1687456800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session via WebEx/online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAttendance is taken using the email address logging in for the session. If you have any additional questions regarding attendance\, please call your SD Liaison.\n**People who are unable to access a WebEx session should contact their SD Liaison for a phone session. \nRegistration is required.  Register here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/region-1-self-direction-information-session-via-webex-online-8/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230329T222546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T222546Z
UID:7719-1687773600-1687780800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION (English) via WebEx/online
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES\nThe 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.\nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours. \nRegistration for a session is required. Register here. \nAll 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 \nIf you need assistance\, contact Karen Francisco at 518-388-0431 or Karen.Francisco@opwdd.ny.gov.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/front-door-information-session-english-via-webex-online-10/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230605T141511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T141511Z
UID:7947-1687802400-1687806000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:TechKnowledgeMe: Learning How Technology Can Help You Find Your Voice via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Do you know a person with I/DD who wants to connect virtually but is not sure how? \nJoin us to learn from self-advocates on how to safely navigate meetings using virtual platforms! \n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT! \nFor more information:\nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/techknowledgeme-learning-how-technology-can-help-you-find-your-voice-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230516T211835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T184702Z
UID:7887-1687957200-1687960800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Social Media Use and Autism – Teens and Adults via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Learn research updates on the impact of social media use on teens and adults with autism. \nABOUT THE PRESENTER \nDr. Wisniewski is an Associate Professor in Human-Computer Interaction and a Flowers Faculty Fellow in Engineering. Her work lies at the intersection of Social Computing and Privacy. She is an expert in the interplay between social media\, privacy\, and online safety for adolescents. She has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and won multiple best papers (top 1%) and best paper honorable mentions (top 5%) at ACM SIGCHI conferences. She has been awarded $4.72 million in external grant funding\, including the NSF CAREER Award\, and her research has been featured by popular news media outlets\, including ABC News\, NPR\, Psychology Today\, and U.S. News and World Report. She is an ACM Senior Member and the first and only computer scientist to be selected as a William T. Grant Scholar. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/social-media-use-and-autism-teens-and-adults-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230530T193500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T193500Z
UID:7929-1688551200-1688554800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:The OPWDD Front Door Information Session
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES\nThe 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. \nWednesday\, July 5\, 2023 at 10:00 am (English) \nRegistration link:  https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/re001cb64f6fc78b8a1c705267b8030ba\nIf you need assistance\, please contact Erin Caglioti at 631-416-3943 or erin.a.caglioti@opwdd.ny.gov. \nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx.  The session length is two hours.\nUpcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.\nRegistration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you\, please click the link to register for the session. \nAll 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.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/the-opwdd-front-door-information-session-5/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230328T220554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T220554Z
UID:7660-1688734800-1688740200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Your Child’s Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)/Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Process via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Your Child’s FBA and BIP Process \nGain an understanding of the regulations\, the process\, and the roles of the families and the school. \n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER here for this FREE event! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/understanding-your-childs-functional-behavior-assessment-fba-behavior-intervention-plan-bip-process-via-zoom-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T124500
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230606T192542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T192748Z
UID:7953-1689075000-1689079500@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Section 504\, Students with Disabilities in Public & Private Schools via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tina Beauparlant\, Regional Manager/Education Specialist\, Parent to Parent of NYS\, as she presents a webinar on Section 504\, Students with Disabilities in Public & Private Schools.\nThis 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.\nIf you are a parent\, grandparent\, guardian\, professional or just interested in this topic\, then this training is for you! \nRegister here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/section-504-students-with-disabilities-in-public-private-schools-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230530T194208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T194208Z
UID:7931-1689094800-1689102000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:The OPWDD Front Door Information Session
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES\nThe 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. \nTuesday\, July 11\, 2023 at 5:00 pm (English)\nRegistration link:  https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/rc54a7f27b89748b22ab3077b32e0e8f7\nIf you need assistance\, please contact Richard Labonte at 585-241-5842 or Richard.S.Labonte@opwdd.ny.gov. \nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx.  The session length is two hours.\nUpcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.\nRegistration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you\, please click the link to register for the session. \nAll 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.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/the-opwdd-front-door-information-session-6/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230606T194706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T195104Z
UID:7956-1689102000-1689107400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please join Parent to Parent of NYS\, Julia Luppino\, Regional Coordinator\, as she presents on A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD.\nThe 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. \nRegister here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/a-guide-for-families-to-understanding-supports-services-administered-by-opwdd-via-zoom-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230320T175911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T175911Z
UID:7632-1689156000-1689159600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Loss\, Grief\, and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Parent to Parent of NYS\, Sharon Linne\, Regional Coordinator\, as she presents on Loss\,Grief and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs.\nPowerful 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. \nREGISTER here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/loss-grief-and-adjustment-for-parents-of-children-with-special-needs-webinar-7/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230530T204538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T204538Z
UID:7944-1689177600-1689184800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:OPWDD Front Door Session (Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:ASISTA A UNA SESIÓN INFORMATIVA DE FRONT DOOR PARA OBTENER INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LOS APOYOS Y SERVICIOS\nLas sesiones informativas de Front Door de la OPWDD describen el proceso de cómo usted puede ser elegible para los apoyos y servicios\, los tipos de apoyos y servicios disponibles y adónde se puede ir para obtener ayuda.\nEn la actualidad\, todas las sesiones se están ofreciendo a distancia por WebEx.  La duración de la sesión es de dos horas.\nLas sesiones informativas de Front Door están enumeradas debajo. \nTambién se puede encontrar esta información en el sitio web de la OPWDD aquí:  https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions. \nPara las sesiones es necesario estar registrado. Una vez que haya encontrado el día y horario que más le convenga\, por favor haga clic en el enlace para registrarse para la sesión. Si usted está viendo una copia impresa de este folleto\, puede registrarse en el sitio web con el enlace mencionado\ncon anterioridad o comunicarse con el contacto indicado debajo para la sesión a la cual desea asistir. \nTodas las Oficinas Regionales ofrecen servicios de traducción para el idioma que se adapte mejor a sus necesidades. Si necesita una sesión en otro idioma que no sea inglés o español\, incluyendo el lenguaje de señas estadounidense (ASL)\, por favor póngase en contacto con su oficina local de Front Door. Los números de contacto de Front Door se pueden encontrar en el sitio web de la OPWDD aquí: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door. \n7/12/2023 at 4:00 pm (Español)\n Enlace de registro:  https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/ra0963035f1fd88326cb5cd5f34087bf7\nContacto para ayuda:  Miriam Nieto 718-430-0806 or Miriam.X.Nieto@opwdd.ny.gov.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/opwdd-front-door-session-spanish/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230619T203010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T203010Z
UID:8003-1689190200-1689193800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:BEHAVIOR STRATEGIES & SKILL BUILDING  - 8 Week Series via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:OBJECTIVES \nJoin Parent Network in this informative and interactive 8-week behavior series geared towards parents and staff of children of all abilities. \nSESSIONS \nTIME:  7:30 PM – 8:30 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 12 – Week 1 – Behavior Is Communication \nWednesday\, July 19 Week 2 – Functions of Behavior \nWednesday\, July 26 – Week 3 – Parents and Behavior \nWednesday\, August 2 – Week 4 – Ask the Expert \nWednesday\, August 9 – Week 5 – Proactive Strategies \nWednesday\, August 16 Week 6 – Reactive Strategies \nWednesday\, August 23 – Week 7 – Behavior Recovery \nWednesday\, August 30 – Week 8 – Ask the Expert \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT! \nRegister once for all sessions.  Certificate of completion upon request. \n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nEMILY TENNANT-KOLLER\, MS\, Education and Training Coordinator \nEmily has many years of personal and professional experience navigating the special education and social service systems as a mother to four neurodiverse\, unique children and professionally\, she has provided special education services and supports to students and adults with disabilities in college or pursuing a GED. \n\n\n\n\nDEBBIE SCHUTT\, MS\, Behavior Intervention Coordinator \nDebbie has over 15 years of experience working with children\, teens\, adults\, and families on a wide variety of issues associated with developmental disabilities\, mental health\, crisis intervention\, and behavior management. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nwww.parentnetworkwny.org/events
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/behavior-strategies-skill-building-8-week-series-via-zoom/2023-07-12/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T191500
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230606T203853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T203853Z
UID:7983-1689703200-1689707700@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:What Does Advocacy Mean in Special Education via Zoom
DESCRIPTION: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\, and grandparents must learn the skills they need to become good advocates for their children. Participants will learn that communicating 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! \nRegister here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/what-does-advocacy-mean-in-special-education-via-zoom-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230530T200241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T200831Z
UID:7933-1689858000-1689865200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:The OPWDD Front Door Information Session
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES\nThe 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. \nThursday\, July 20\, 2023 at 1:00 pm (English)\nRegistration link:  https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r09bbb33210e1b01801ee9851dab868bb\nIf you need assistance\, please contact Amanda Brechko at 607-217-6580 or amanda.l.brechko@opwdd.ny.gov. \nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx.  The session length is two hours.\nUpcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.\nRegistration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you\, please click the link to register for the session. \nAll 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.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/the-opwdd-front-door-information-session-spanish/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230530T201452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T201452Z
UID:7937-1690218000-1690225200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:The OPWDD Front Door Information Session
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES\nThe 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. \nMonday\, July 24\, 2023 at 5:00 pm (English)\nRegistration link:  https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r38c4bdb9d2b2b9171c010bb9eb3cefb4\nIf you need assistance\, please contact Kelli Smith at 845- 695-7344 or Kelli.L.Smith@opwdd.ny.gov. \nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx.  The session length is two hours.\nUpcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.\nRegistration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you\, please click the link to register for the session. \nAll 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.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/the-opwdd-front-door-information-session-7/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230530T202903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T203153Z
UID:7942-1690369200-1690376400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:OPWDD Front Door Information Session (Chinese)
DESCRIPTION: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。 \nWednesday\, July 26\, 2023 at 11:00 am (Chinese)\nRegistration link:  https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/ra8b746621bc6f0ec4a2c62246242934c\nIf you need assistance\, please contact Xindi Xu 718-722-2745 or xindi.x.xu@opwdd.ny.gov.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/opwdd-front-door-information-session-chinese/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230530T202032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T202032Z
UID:7939-1690538400-1690545600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:The OPWDD Front Door Information Session
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES\nThe 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. \nFriday\, July 28\, 2023 at 10:00 am (English)\nRegistration link:  https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/rbc70824af74e2bd445c6b33506c3d500\nIf you need assistance\, please contact Erin Caglioti at 631-416-3943 or erin.a.caglioti@opwdd.ny.gov. \nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx.  The session length is two hours.\nUpcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.\nRegistration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you\, please click the link to register for the session. \nAll 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.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/the-opwdd-front-door-information-session-8/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230720T190241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T190433Z
UID:8031-1690894800-1690898400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Dodie Daniels\, 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 Parent to Parent NYS for this webinar on Preventing Parent Burnout and discover positive ways to cope with and effectively manage stress. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/preventing-parent-burnout-for-parents-of-children-with-special-needs-webinar-11/2023-08-01/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230729T225421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T225421Z
UID:8089-1690970400-1690977600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions - Spanish
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES\nThe 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. \nWednesday\, August 2\, 2023 at 10:00 am (Spanish)\nRegistration link:  https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r527e8a715f4f580d1ce07172f66b6007\nIf you need assistance\, please contact Clara Fournier at 718-430-0761 or clara.fournier@opwdd.ny.gov. \nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx.  The session length is two hours.\nUpcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.\nRegistration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you\, please click the link to register for the session. \nAll 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.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/the-opwdd-front-door-information-sessions-spanish/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230729T225941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T225941Z
UID:8091-1691078400-1691085600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES - English
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES\nThe 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. \nThursday\, August 3\, 2023 at 4:00 pm (English)\nRegistration link:  https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r340721ded03284c9bda1972230f408f4\nIf you need assistance\, please contact Richard Labonte at 585-241-5842 or Richard.S.Labonte@opwdd.ny.gov. \nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx.  The session length is two hours.\nUpcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.\nRegistration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you\, please click the link to register for the session. \nAll 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.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/front-door-information-session-to-learn-about-supports-and-services-english/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124146
CREATED:20230516T204912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T204912Z
UID:7873-1691154000-1691159400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:What Families And Caregivers Need To Know About NYSAA via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:What Families and Caregivers Need to Know About NYSAA \nParticipants will learn: \n\nThe criteria for NYSAA eligibility\nThe type of assessments used to measure a NYSAA student’s performance and how often\nHow a NYSAA determination affects graduation options and plans for life after high school\n\n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/what-families-and-caregivers-need-to-know-about-nysaa-via-zoom-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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