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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
CREATED:20230530T204538Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
CREATED:20230619T203010Z
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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:20260403T195224
CREATED:20230606T203853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T203853Z
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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:20260403T195224
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:20260403T195224
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
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:20260403T195224
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
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:20260403T195224
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
CREATED:20230729T230726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T230726Z
UID:8093-1691499600-1691506800@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. \nTuesday\, August 8\, 2023 at 1:00 pm (English)\nRegistration link:  https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/raac1b6b9332e8494d388648d8a79c82f\nIf you need assistance\, please contact Cortney Zielasko 315-793-9600 ext. 622 or Cortney.L.Zielasko@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
CREATED:20230720T191131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T191240Z
UID:8036-1691607600-1691611200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist Your Visit - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Julia Luppino\, 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.\nIf you have questions\, contact Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/when-you-are-considering-a-developmental-evaluation-for-your-child-a-parents-perspective-to-assist-your-visit-webinar-6/2023-08-09/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
CREATED:20230726T224055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T224055Z
UID:8070-1691665200-1691681400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:ADULTS WITH AUTISM - VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE\n \n11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. \nUsing a Person-Centered Approach with Adults with ASD: A Path to Success \n\nJoanne Sgambati\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, LBA \n \n12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.\nIncreasing Flexibility in Adults with ASD \nJan M. Downey\, MA\, CCC-SLP\, TSHH & Natasha Treuman\, MS\, BCBA\, LBA\n \n1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – BREAK\n \n1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.\nPromoting Conversation in Adults with Autism: Scripts\, Semantic Mapping & Social Reciprocity\nMary E. McDonald\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, LBA\n \n2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.\nUsing Naturalistic Teaching with Adults with ASD in the Community\nNyla Baboolal-Fong\, MA\, BCBA\, LBA\n\n\n\n\nCOST\n$50 (includes CEUs)\n$25 (Parent rate)\n \nREGISTER HERE \n\nThis event is offered for 4 BACB Learning CEUs.\n \nEden II Programs is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Social Workers #SW-0629. This event offers 4 NYS Social Work CEUs.\n \nEden II Programs is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Psychologists #PSY-0135. This event offers 4 NYS Psychology CEUs.\n\n\n 
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/adults-with-autism-virtual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
CREATED:20230720T194632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T194752Z
UID:8046-1692097200-1692100800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Education Records Organizer - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Barb Hoffman\, 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\, please contact Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/education-records-organizer-webinar-13/2023-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
CREATED:20230729T231320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T231320Z
UID:8095-1692205200-1692212400@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. \nWednesday\, August 16\, 2023 at 5:00 pm (English)\nRegistration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r32d8499d90d5ea9d717b5b1f9b5e753b\nIf you need assistance\, please contact Karen Francisco at 518-388-0431 or email Karen.Francisco@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-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
CREATED:20230729T231716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T231716Z
UID:8097-1692633600-1692640800@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. \nMonday\, August 21\, 2023 at 4:00 pm (English)\nRegistration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/rf18fdd6709e5f5fc4285e98f70f542e1\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/front-door-information-session-to-learn-about-supports-and-services-english-4/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T111500
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
CREATED:20230720T192254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T192719Z
UID:8042-1692784800-1692789300@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Key Ingredients for the Start of a Successful School Year! via Zoom
DESCRIPTION: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! Moving from one school year to the next can be challenging for families and school team members. Join Parent to Parent NYS for a FREE online class to learn strategies to help promote a seamless transition and lay the groundwork for a positive start to the new school year. They will help you prioritize the information to share with your child’s team and how to encourage a positive start to the school year. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/key-ingredients-for-the-start-of-a-successful-school-year-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
CREATED:20230720T195559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T195559Z
UID:8050-1692792000-1692797400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Getting Started with the Residential Process: Tips\, Tricks\, and Information - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Sharon Linne\, Regional Coordinator\, Parent to Parent of NYS\, as she presents a webinar on Getting Started with the Residential Process: Tips\, Tricks\, and Information.\nWhere Do I Begin?\nThe process of pursuing residential placement can be overwhelming. This presentation will help you organize your needs\, preferences\, and documents to help you navigate the process. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/getting-started-with-the-residential-process-tips-tricks-and-information-webinar/2023-08-23/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
CREATED:20230320T171821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T171945Z
UID:7622-1693400400-1693404000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Pain\, Sensory Issues and Autism - webinar
DESCRIPTION:From sensory and pain behavior to neurophysiology: quantitative and qualitative studies in autism. \nPresented by: \nDr. Tami Bar-Shalita’s research focuses on understanding sensory processing including pain as a predisposing factor or a contributing factor in various health conditions. She received her undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy and her Ph.D. in Medical Sciences from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. After Postdoctoral training at the University of Southern California\, she joined Tel Aviv University\, where she is now a senior lecturer in the Department of Occupational Therapy\, Faculty of Medicine\, heading the graduate program as well as the Sensory Integration Lab. \nDr. Yelena Granovsky is a research neurophysiologist. Her research interests addressing a wide range of mechanisms underlying pain and modalities of pain treatment.  She utilizes advanced neurophysiological and behavioral tools for identification of pain biomarkers. Dr. Granovsky received her M.Sc-PhD degree in Medical Sciences from the Technion. After Postdoctoral training at the University of Michigan\, she joined the research team in the Lab of Clinical Neurophysiology in Rambam Health Care Campus and Technion Medical Faculty\, where she is now a senior lecturer. \nDr. Eynat Gal is an associate professor and the co-director of the Autism research in the Occupational Therapy department at University of Haifa. Her research is dedicated to children\, adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Prof. Gal has authored numerous articles and book chapters\, and she is the co-editor of the book “Repetitive and Restricted Behaviors and Interests in Autism Spectrum Disorders: from neurology to behavior” (Springer\, 2021). \nREGISTER here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/pain-sensory-issues-and-autism-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
CREATED:20230720T201014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T201647Z
UID:8055-1693504800-1693512000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Let’s Take a Crash Course on Understanding how to Read an IEP - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Namita Modasra\, Education Advocate for this training on Let’s Take a Crash Course on Understanding how to Read your Child’s IEP. Does your child have an IEP (Individualized Education Program)? We’ll walk through the different sections of the IEP and discuss how to advocate for supports to make sure the IEP reflects your child’s abilities and needs. 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 guardian then this training is for you! \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/lets-take-a-crash-course-on-understanding-how-to-read-an-iep-webinar-7/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
CREATED:20230729T232142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T232142Z
UID:8099-1693558800-1693566000@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. \nFriday\, September 1\, 2023 at 9:00 am (English)\nRegistration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r852a3cf80f82360fbdf03481e3aee87c\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-5/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
CREATED:20230729T232518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T232518Z
UID:8101-1693929600-1693936800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES - 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. \nTuesday\, September 5\, 2023 at 4:00 pm (Spanish)\nRegistration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r27b9bf0659c5e42a825506084b55cbf5\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/front-door-information-session-to-learn-about-supports-and-services-spanish/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
CREATED:20230824T160236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T160236Z
UID:8145-1693940400-1693944000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:What Is A NY ABLE Account? via Zoom
DESCRIPTION: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 programs such as SSI\, SSDI and Medicaid. \nThis 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. \nPRESENTER\nJenna McClosky\, Outreach Coordinator NY ABLE & 529 College Savings Program\, Office of the State Comptroller \nREGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/what-is-a-ny-able-account-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
CREATED:20230825T155419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T155556Z
UID:8207-1694005200-1694008800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Examining the Transition to Adulthood in Autism: Challenges and Opportunities in the Aim of Thriving - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Results from a study that focused on transition to adulthood in Autism will be presented\, including considerations for advancing service access and navigation\, employment support\, and post-secondary education access for Autistic adults. Recent findings addressing post-pandemic capacity-building in these areas will be offered. \n\n\n\nThis is a joint presentation by ARI and the World Autism Organization. \nPresented by: \nDavid Nicholas\, PhD is a Professor and Associate Dean\, Research and Partnerships in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary. He has been engaged in the Autism community for many years and has been involved in multiple studies and capacity building initiatives addressing transition\, employment and post-secondary education. His research addresses quality of life\, disability rights and pathways to thriving for Autistic youth and adults. His work has been presented worldwide\, with over 200 peer reviewed publications. Dr. Nicholas has received numerous awards for scholarship impact and teaching excellence\, and he is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/examining-the-transition-to-adulthood-in-autism-challenges-and-opportunities-in-the-aim-of-thriving-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
CREATED:20230729T232929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T232929Z
UID:8103-1694606400-1694613600@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. \nWednesday\, September 13\, 2023 at 12:00 pm (English)\nRegistration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/ra69402500a29a91bbb6ff7391470e332\nIf you need assistance\, please contact Shannon Alford 315-793-9600 ext. 614 or Shannon.m.alford@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-6/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
CREATED:20230320T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T174103Z
UID:7624-1694610000-1694613600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Screen Time and Social Engagement - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn about emerging research on the impact of screen time on social engagement of autistic children during early childhood development. \n\nThe speaker: \nDr. Karen Heffler\, MD is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry in the Drexel University College of Medicine. She has over 35 years of experience in the medical field.  Her research interests include investigating how early screen media exposure may impact developmental delays\, including autism. \nREGISTER here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/screen-time-and-social-engagement-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
CREATED:20230824T160722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T160722Z
UID:8147-1694610000-1694617200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:What is an Individualized Education Program for Families of Preschool Student via Zoom
DESCRIPTION: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). \nDiscuss how to develop relationships and practices that build home-school collaboration and support your child. \nREGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/what-is-an-individualized-education-program-for-families-of-preschool-student-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195224
CREATED:20230320T180226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T181005Z
UID:7634-1694691000-1694696400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Parent to Parent of NYS\, Sharon Linne\, 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/7634/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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