Events

Fantastic Friends of WNY – Art

Fantastic Friends of WNY Center 1284 French Road, Cheektowaga, New York

Assemble/paint wood project Ages 13 years and up. Cost: $10 Mail payment to Fantastic Friends of WNY or pay at the door the day of the event. YOU MUST REGISTER TO fantasticfriendswnyjk@gmail.com

$10

Niagara University Safety Awareness Training for Individuals with Disabilities

Amherst Police Department Community Policing and Training Facility 4220 Bailey Ave., Amherst, NY

Safety Awareness presentation description: Be it the parent of a toddler or an adult transitioning to adult life, there are many angles and factors that go into ensuring the safety and well-being of a person with a disability. Whether it … Continued

Free

Bullying and Promoting Well-Being for Students with Disabilities

Hamburg Middle School 360 Division Street, Hamburg, NY

In this workshop, parents, caregivers, or educators of children with disabilities learn to recognize the signs of a bullying situation and how to talk to a child. Learn about the supports and services that can be built into the Individualized … Continued

Free

Au-Some Aquarium – Sturgeon Soiree

Aquarium of Niagara 701 Whirlpool Street, NIagara Falls, NY

Generally, First Friday (excluding summer break: June, July,August) then September 11th & December 18th) 6:00pm to 8:00pm Special evenings dedicated to providing a safe, supportive and sensory friendly environment where families with autism and other special healthcare needs can meet, … Continued

Family & Caregiver Niagara Autism Group

Empower Children's Academy 9812 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY

Provides a welcoming environment for parents and other caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support. RSVP TO ATTEND www.parentnetworkwny.org or (716) 332-4175 or support@parentnetworkwny.org FREE TO ATTEND – ALL ARE WELCOME … Continued

Let’s Talk Sensory! Webinar Meeting

Does Your Child... • jump and down? • spin around in circles? • seem over-sensitive to smells? • seem over-sensitive to sounds? • try to avoid being hugged? • prefer specific food textures? • lick or chew on non-food items? … Continued

Free

Family Fun Hour! – Sculptionary – Via Webcam

An hour of fun for the whole family. We will play Sculptionary (like pictionary but with Play-Doh) via webcam. Families need to bring only themselves and Play-Doh. Debbie Schutt, MS is Parent Network's Behavior Intervention Coordinator. Debbie has been a … Continued

Free