Children learn and develop vocabulary best when the discovery of new words and their meaning is introduced both at home and in school. Through this training, families and education professionals will learn about the importance of vocabulary instruction in language … Continued
Come join Michele Juda, Ex. Director Parent to Parent of NYS, 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 … Continued
Parent to Parent of NYS Fathers Group to meet online via Zoom and discuss the role of dads in navigating their children’s special needs. Come join Bing Feng for an informal meeting to share information, resources, and support. Parents of … Continued
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager / Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS for this presentation on What You Need to Know About Assistive Technology in the IEP. This training will teach parents, grandparents, guardians about appropriate Assistive Technology … Continued
Learn about emerging research on white matter development and language abilities during infancy in autism. The speaker: Tyler McFayden, PhD, is a NICHD T32 Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Prior to her T32 position, she received … Continued
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 … Continued
Come join Parent to Parent NYS for their Special Education chat group. As a parent’s of children with special needs, we know firsthand how hard it is to advocate for our children in school. Sometimes we feel helpless, exhausted, and … Continued
Work-Based Learning (WBL) experiences are a way for students to develop skills and knowledge in the world of work. Join us and gain foundational information of WBL, program options, who are the partners in WBL, and increase career awareness in … Continued
Have you been wondering about Self-Directed Services? Come learn the basics of self-directed services that are an option for families with OPWDD. This will include a discussion about what types of supports and services can be included in a self-direction … Continued
Parent to Parent of NYS is offering a special presentation: Individuals with disabilities experience violence and abuse at an alarmingly high rate. The NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) and NYS Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) invite … Continued
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