Events

OPWDD Front Door Information Session via WebEx (Spanish)

ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where … Continued

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Mindfulness Stress Reduction 2021 Series via Zoom

GOT STRESS? We Can Help!  This ongoing series is an opportunity for parents, caregivers, and youth with disabilities across New York State to meet virtually and learn how mindfulness can help with change and planning for the future.    Join us to learn strategies and … Continued

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Communicating with the CSE through Letter Writing – Webinar

Please join Trish Washburn, Education Specialist, 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

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What is Section 504? – Webinar

Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager/ Education Specialist, for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on What is Section 504? This training will introduce you to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This training … Continued

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Northtowns Family/Caregiver Support Group via Zoom

Are you a parent of a child with disabilities or do you suspect they have a disability? Do you want to… Feel less overwhelmed? Feel a sense of belonging? Get the support you need from Parent Network of WNY, Empower … Continued

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What are Effective Advocacy Skills – Webinar

Please join Trish Washburn, Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on What are Effective Advocacy Skills. Not everyone starts out by being a good advocate. Many parents, guardians and grandparents have faced challenges in … Continued

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Bullying and ASD: Addressing Victimization – Webinar

Most people are against bullying, so why do we have bullying?  The answer is that when bullying happens individuals often do not recognize it or know what to do about it. The Girls Guide to End Bullying and The Boys Guide to … Continued

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Understanding the IEP Process for Parents of Preschoolers via Zoom

Understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process for Parents of Preschool Students 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 … Continued

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